Bucks Thump Spurs, 132-119
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 132-119, at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday night.

The Bucks (20-7) were big favorites coming in over the Spurs (4-22), which had the added challenge of having to play without Victor Wembanyama (ankle). Milwaukee looked like it was laying the foundation for a rout early taking a 44-26 lead through one. San Antonio was able to shave five points from its deficit in the second quarter, but the the hosts extended their advantage by nine points in the third, setting up the comfortable victory.

Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with a 28-point, 12-rebound double-double that included one assist. Zach Collins delivered 22 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal. Devin Vassell supplied 17 points, three rebounds and two assists. Tre Jones registered 14 points, five assists, one rebound and one steal. Malaki Branham produced 12 points, three assists and two rebounds. Cedi Osman managed 10 points, while Jeremy Sochan provided nine points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and one steal.

Damian Lillard paced the Bucks with 40 points, supplementing them with four assists, three rebounds and three steals. Bobby Portis delivered a 23-point, 10-rebound double-double that included two assists and two steals. Khris Middleton turned in 17 points, four assists, three rebounds and one steal. Brook Lopez finished with 14 points, five rebounds, one assist and six blocks. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed an 11-point, 16-assist, 14-rebound triple-double that included two steals and one block.

The Spurs remain on the road and visit the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, while the Bucks remain home and host the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.
Posted on: 12/19/2023 7:44 PM
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