nba Game Recap
Recap - Bucks Defeat Brooklyn 120-119
The Bucks got a 44-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who added 14 rebounds as Milwaukee ran past Brooklyn 120-119 on Thursday at Barclays Center.
The Bucks were a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 243.5.
Jrue Holiday had 19 points for Milwaukee and Khris Middleton chipped in with 16 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 6 assists for the Bucks, while Giannis Antetokounmpo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Brooklyn got 26 points from Kevin Durant in a losing cause and another 25 points from Kyrie Irving. Kevin Durant contributed 11 assists for the Nets, while Andre Drummond had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 60-56 at the break.
Milwaukee won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 57-41.
Milwaukee heads into a battle against the Clippers. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.