Bucks Finish Strong Over Hawks
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks, 132-121, at Fiserv Forum on Saturday evening.

The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Bucks led, 42-37, after one quarter. It stayed tight through the second as the hosts led most of the way, before taking a four-point advantage into the break. The Hawks grabbed the edge early in third and stayed in front for most of the quarter, holding on to a two-point lead going into the final frame. The score stayed tight to start the fourth, but the Bucks picked up momentum as time counted down and closed out the win to improve to 9-1 at home.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 32 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and a block, in 36 minutes. Damian Lillard followed up with 25 points, six rebounds, nine assists and a steal, while Cameron Payne tallied 18 points, three rebounds and two assists, off the bench.

Meanwhile, Trae Young led the Hawks with 32 points, two rebounds, 12 assists and two steals, in 37 minutes. Dejounte Murray followed up with 30 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Saddiq Bey tallied 17 points and nine rebounds.

The Hawks (9-10) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Nets on Wednesday. The Bucks (14-6) play host to the Knicks on Tuesday.
Posted on: 12/2/2023 8:46 PM
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