Raptors Topple Bucks, 121-105
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 121-105, at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday afternoon.

The Raptors (41-41) rolled out a mix of regulars and reserves to close out the regular season and it paid dividends early, with Toronto establishing a 67-55 lead by halftime. The Bucks (58-24), long having clinched the Eastern Conference's top seed, didn't gain any inspiration during intermission, as they fell behind by another four points during the third quarter on the way to the double-digit defeat.

Lindell Wigginton led the Bucks with 17 points, adding one rebound, one assist and one block. Bobby Portis tallied 16 points, four boards and one steal. Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Goran Dragic posted 14 points apiece while recording five and three rebounds, respectively. Jae Crowder finished with 13 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals. Meyers Leonard and Marjon Beauchamp generated matching 10-point efforts while pulling down 12 and six rebounds, respectively.

Gary Trent paced the Raptors with 23 points, complementing them with three assists and one rebound. Malachi Flynn turned in 20 points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal. Precious Achiuwa compiled a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double that included one assist and two steals. Will Barton netted 12 points, Dalano Blanton supplied 11 points, seven assists, five rebounds and one block. Chris Boucher and Ron Harper, Jr. poured in 10 points apiece while adding five and four rebounds, respectively.

The Bucks will host the eventual No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference in the first round of the playoffs, while the Raptors will face the Chicago Bulls in a play-in game on Wednesday night.
Posted on: 4/9/2023 1:48 PM
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