nba Game Recap
Recap - Knicks Defeat Milwaukee 102-96
New York earned a 102-96 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday, getting 21 points from RJ Barrett at Fiserv Forum.
The Knicks were a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 217.5.
New York got 21 points from Alec Burks and another 13 points from Derrick Rose. RJ Barrett contributed 7 assists, while Nerlens Noel cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Bucks got a 23-point performance from Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who was supported by 21 points from Jordan Nwora. Sam Merrill had 5 assists in a losing cause for Milwaukee, while Brook Lopez grabbed 10 rebounds.
New York led at halftime, 57-54.
Milwaukee had a 48-44 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Miami looking for another win. For Milwaukee, they head on the road to face Los Angeles.