Giannis Powers Bucks With 55 Points In Home Win
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Washington Wizards, 123-113, at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday evening.

Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 55 points to lift the Bucks at home. The game got out to a tight start, but the Bucks pulled away in the second quarter to claim a 12-point lead by halftime. The Wizards came out stronger in the third quarter and rallied to cut it to a five-point game heading into the final quarter. However, the Bucks reclaimed control in the fourth and confidently closed out the win, putting an end to the Wizards' five-game winning streak.

Antetokounmpo added 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals, in 37 minutes to round out an impressive score line. Brook Lopez followed up with 21 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, six blocks and a steal, while Bobby Portis tallied 17 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Bucks shot 48 percent from the field, including 11-of-40 from deep.

Meanwhile, the Kristaps Porzingis led the Wizards with 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, in 35 minutes. Kyle Kuzma followed up with 20 points, four rebounds, two assists and two blocks, while Daniel Gafford totaled 11 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. The Wizards shot 43 percent from the field, including 8-of-27 from long range.

The Wizards (17-22) will look to bounce back as they take on the Thunder in OKC on Friday. The Bucks (24-13) take on the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday.
Posted on: 1/3/2023 7:51 PM
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