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Milwaukee Defeats Memphis 112-111 - Recap
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points and chipped in with 11 rebounds for Milwaukee on Thursday, leading the Bucks to a 112-111 victory over Memphis at FedExForum.
Milwaukee did not, however, defeat the Grizzlies against the spread, which closed at -6.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 235.5.
Khris Middleton had 22 points for Milwaukee and Jrue Holiday chipped in with 15 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 8 assists for the Bucks, while Giannis Antetokounmpo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Grizzlies got a 35-point performance from Ja Morant, who was supported by 23 points from Dillon Brooks. Dillon Brooks had 7 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 12 rebounds.
Milwaukee led at halftime, 61-51.
The rebound battle favored Memphis as they grabbed 56 boards, while Milwaukee only had 52
Next game, Milwaukee takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Memphis, they head home to face Washington.