nba Game Recap
Bucks Down Atlanta 133-114 - Match Report
Milwaukee got 33 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo en route to a 133-114 victory over Atlanta on Sunday at State Farm Arena.
Bettors who backed the Bucks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -9.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 232.0.
Eric Bledsoe had 24 points for Milwaukee and Khris Middleton chipped in with 17 points. Eric Bledsoe had 10 assists for the Bucks, while Khris Middleton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Atlanta got 26 points from Trae Young in a losing cause and another 18 points from DeAndre' Bembry. Jeremy Lin contributed 5 assists for the Hawks, while John Collins had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Milwaukee were victorious, as the score was 64-55 at the break.
Atlanta won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 54-39.
Milwaukee heads into a battle against the Heat. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Oklahoma City.