nba Game Recap
Milwaukee Defeats Oklahoma City 142-115 - Recap
Milwaukee cruised to victory on Tuesday, running Oklahoma City out of the gym and running up a 142-115 score at Paycom Center.
Bettors who backed the Bucks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 232.0.
Milwaukee got 39 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo and another 25 points from Khris Middleton. Khris Middleton contributed 9 assists, while Bobby Portis cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
The Thunder got a 33-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was supported by 16 points from Lindy Waters III. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 14 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Bucks hit the break winning 76-65 before taking care of business in the second half.
Milwaukee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 53-36.
Milwaukee heads into a battle against the Hawks. Oklahoma City, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.