Bucks Edge Raptors in OT, 104-101
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Toronto Raptors, 104-101, in overtime at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night.

The two teams played one of the most defense-centric quarters of the season in the opening period, when the Bucks (25-13) and Raptors (16-22) combined for just 25 points. Each squad picked up the pace in the second quarter while scoring 26 points apiece, and Milwaukee had managed to forge a four-point advantage going into the final period. The visitors then held a 21-point lead with just over three minutes remaining before Toronto mounted a furious comeback that saw them finish regulation on a jaw-dropping 28-7 run to force overtime. However, the Bucks managed to get over their shock in the extra period, with a Grayson Allen three-pointer with 11.1 seconds remaining serving as the game-winning bucket.

Giannis Antetokounmpo paced the Bucks with a 30-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double that included one block. Allen tallied 16 points, five assists, four rebounds and one steal. Pat Connaughton registered 15 points, six rebounds and one assist. Bobby Portis generated a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double that included one steal and one block. Marjon Beauchamp delivered 10 points, four boards and two assists.

Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with a 28-point, 12-assist double-double that included eight rebounds and three steals. Gary Trent supplied 22 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Scottie Barnes furnished 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and one block. O.G. Anunoby posted 14 points, nine boards and four steals. Pascal Siakam finished with 11 points, eight boards, four assists and one block.

The Bucks return home to host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, while the Raptors remain home and host the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Posted on: 1/4/2023 8:20 PM
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