Bucks Defeat Spurs, 121-111
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host San Antonio Spurs, 121-111, at AT&T Center on Saturday.

Milwaukee won or tied all four individual quarters in this game, outscoring San Antonio in the second and fourth quarters, 60-50. With that said, there were still nine lead changes in this game, with neither club leading by more than 13 points. The Bucks did finish the game on a 10-4 run across the final four minutes. Milwaukee shot 53 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range while holding San Antonio to 49 percent from the field and 26 percent from long distance. They also out-rebounded them, 52-43.

The Bucks (2-1) were led by Khris Middleton, collecting 28 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed 21 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three blocks. Jrue Holiday totaled 16 points, four rebounds and five assists. Pat Connaughton had 16 points and seven boards while George Hill led the bench with 15 points.

The Spurs (1-2) were led by Doug McDermott and his 25 points, four rebounds and two assists. Keldon Johnson compiled 20 points, two rebounds and three assists. Derrick White tallied 14 points, two rebounds, eight assists and four steals. Jakob Poeltl accumulated 10 points, eight rebounds and six assists while Dejounte Murray had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Monday. As for San Antonio, they remain home to face the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for their next outing.
Posted on: 10/23/2021 8:06 PM
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