As in practice, the Bucs destroyed the disappointing Charlotte Hornets 120-84 in Patrick Beverley's first appearance in Milwaukee. Easy 15/14 from Giannis Antetokounmpo who played only 24 minutes.
Patrick Beverley's first appearance (he didn't even practice with his new team), Damian Lillard's return and a poor opponent situation were just what the Bucks needed early Saturday morning (10/2). ) Giannis Antetokounmpo's team crushed the Charlotte Hornets 120-84, continuing on the path to second place in the East and heading into a new meeting with Nikola Jokic's champions, the Denver Nuggets, in good spirits.
As the Bucks went 34-19 (22-6 at home and 12-13 away), the Greek Freak had a quiet night (15 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists in 23:23) and let those around him do the work. Work, build their souls and fill their stats. Malik Beasley “exploded” (21 points, 7/9 three-pointers), Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis had good times and Doc Rivers emptied his bench so quickly that Thanasis Antetokounmpo did well for the second night in a row. As for Patrick Beverley? He took 12 minutes and showed with “Good Evening” that he had infinitely more to offer than his predecessor, Cam Payne.
The Hornets fell to 10-41 (5-21 at home and 5-20 away), without LaMelo Ball and Steve Clifford, Mark Williams, Davis Bertans, Seth Curry, Trey Mann, Wasilije Mike, Grant Williams on their way. Charlotte after their trade and of course Gordon Hayward, James Booknight, Is Smith, Frank Diligina bid farewell to the organization. you say”Well, who played?“You're right. Nine were active, freshman Brandon Miller was wildly inaccurate, Miles Bridges was mind-blowing, and center Nick Richards was a standout.
40-30 points on Rockets, 14-8 points on surprises, 42-32 points from substitutions, 15-5 points from opposing fouls (the Bucks only committed five), 6-12 points from second chances (offensive rebounds), no game tied or lead changed .
The Bucks' next opponent is the Denver Nuggets in Milwaukee on Tuesday (2/13) at 03:00 AM.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's account
He entered the game cautiously, letting those around him take the shots, leading a 14-6 run into the intermission that led to a Hornets timeout. In his first period he had 6 points (2/2 2-pointers, 2/2 shots) and 4 rebounds in six minutes as he tried to work with Beverley, but understandably struggled, filling his stats without a second. To waste more energy.
The way he opened up the court for those around him was magical, and he was also very…thin in the third period, but he picked up his fifth foul with 5:27 left and went to the bench upset. with the crime charged against him. He took off his shoes and put them back on, but his night was over.
- 15 points
- 5/8 is two points
- 5/7 shots
- 14 rebounds
- 3 assists
- 1 Steal
- 1 volume
- No mistake
- 5 mistakes
- +28 to +/-
- At 23:39
Dodecalepta: 31-17, 66-38, 99-63, 120-84
Milwaukee Bucks (Doc Rivers): Crowder 5 (1/6 threes, 2 rebounds, 3 assists), Giannis Antetokounmpo 15, Lopez 11 (1/5 threes, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks), Beasley 21 (7/9 threes) , Lillard 26 (7/10 2-pointers, 2/8 3-pointers, 6/6 shots, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals), Portis 18 (3/4 3-pointers, 7 rebounds, 2 steals), Connaughton 5 (1 3-pointer, 6 rebounds), Beverley 6 (1 3-pointer, 4 assists), Green 3 (1/9 3-pointers, 4 rebounds), Jackson 2, Thanasis Antetokounmpo 4 (2/2 2- Points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block), Beauchamp 4 (4/4 shots), Washington
Charlotte Hornets (Steve Clifford): Black 4 (6 rebounds, 2 assists), Bridges 11 (0/10 2-pointers, 2/6 3-pointers, 5/6 shots, 5 rebounds, 3 assists), Richards 16 (7/9 2-pointers, 2/3 shots, 11 rebounds), Miller 16 (5/12 2-pointers, 1/6 three-pointers, 3/4 shots, 6 rebounds, 3 assists), Martin 5 (2/9 shots, 5 rebounds, 5 assists), McEwens 15 (2), Smith 13 (2/10 shooting, 7/8 shots), Mensah 4, Thor, Bailey
Milwaukee Bucks Team Statistics: 23/76 2-pointers, 18/52 3-pointers, 20/24 shots, 59 rebounds, 26 assists, 8 steals, 5 blocks, 5 turnovers, 24 fouls
Charlotte Hornets Team Statistics: 20/50 2-pointers, 7/29 3-pointers, 23/29 shots, 56 rebounds, 17 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 13 turnovers, 20 fouls
