nba Game Recap
Recap - Bucks Defeat Houston 141-133
Milwaukee scored early and very often on Friday, sprinting to a lead and going past the 130-point plateau with a 141-133 win over Houston.
Bettors who backed the Bucks were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -17.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 233.5.
Milwaukee got 24 points from Brook Lopez and another 23 points from Khris Middleton. Jrue Holiday contributed 8 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Houston got 26 points from KJ Martin Jr. in a losing cause and another 23 points from Kelly Olynyk. KJ Martin Jr. contributed 7 assists for the Rockets, while Kelly Olynyk had 12 rebounds.
The Bucks hit the break winning 64-63 before taking care of business in the second half.
Milwaukee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 53-37.
Milwaukee heads into a battle against the Spurs. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Utah.