The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, 106-105, at Fiserv Forum on Thursday.

While Los Angeles held the lead for all but a few minutes in this game, Milwaukee prevailed behind a 28-18 fourth quarter. The Bucks actually held the Clippers scoreless for the final 3:52, forcing them to miss their final nine shots. They closed the game on a 7-0 run across those closing four minutes, despite LA leading by 21 points late in the third quarter. Milwaukee shot 43 percent while holding Los Angeles to 41 percent shooting. The Bucks also out-rebounded the Clippers, 64-57, while outscoring them in the paint, 48-36.

The Clippers (29-26) were led by Norman Powell, providing 26 points and two rebounds off the bench. Kawhi Leonard shot just 7-of-26 from the field but finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Paul George accrued 16 points, six rebounds, two assists and three steals, while Marcus Morris amassed 16 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals.

The Bucks (35-17) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, tallying 54 points, 19 rebounds and two assists on 21-of-39 from the field. Jrue Holiday had 12 points, four rebounds and eight assists. Pat Connaughton collected eight points and 10 rebounds, while Khris Middleton led the bench with 16 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

Both teams return to action on Saturday, with Milwaukee playing host to the Miami Heat and Los Angeles staying east to play the New York Knicks,