Raptors Blow Out Bucks
The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 130-111, at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday evening.

The Raptors jumped out to a great start and owned a 31-18 lead by the end of the first quarter. They kept the pressure on in the second to make it a 22-point lead by halftime, but the Bucks brought a better effort in the third quarter to cut it back to a 16-point game heading into the final frame. The Raptors reclaimed the momentum and rallied back to a 22 -point lead early in the fourth, where it became too much for the Bucks to overcome. The win ends a three-game slide for the Raptors and moves them to 2-2 at home on the season. It also marked the first road game of the season for the Bucks, as they fell short for their second loss in four games.

Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 26 points, six rebounds and seven assists, in 33 minutes of action. Dennis Schroder followed up with 24 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and a steal, while Scottie Barnes totaled 21 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, a steal and two blocks. The Raptors shot 56.0 percent from the field, including 15-for-38 from long range.

Meanwhile, Malik Beasley led the Bucks with 20 points, two rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo followed up with 16 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Damian Lillard tallied 20 points, two rebounds and two steals. The Bucks shot 46.1 percent from the field, including 13-for-34 from deep.

The Bucks (2-2) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Knicks on Friday. The Raptors (2-3) take on the 76ers in Philly on Thursday.
Posted on: 11/1/2023 6:55 PM
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