In a close and dynamic action on Sunday, the Milwaukee Bucks won 124-117 against the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers, who nevertheless were not broken by the absence of their regular stars. This game brought the Bucks their first win on an arduous California road trip.
The blooming sensation, Damian Lillard, accumulated the most with 35 points, alongside a great 16-point effort in the crucial fourth quarter. Lillard`s exemplary shooting and three significant 3-point shots clearly defined his clutch performance, which enormously contributed to Portland`s achievement.
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“Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks’ indomitable leader, delivered an excellent performance with a 34-point distribution coupled with 10 assists and 7 rebounds. Lillard and Antetokounmpo were the two players to be left with the most history by becoming the second player pair since 1980. They have both scored over 30 points and have an average of 10 assists, game by game.
From the first minute of the fourth quarter, Antetokounmpo and Lillard staged a beautiful exhibit, delivering respective 31-point follow-ups as a mere prelude for Milwaukee. This dual play highlighted how the strategy of the two-man game was the Bucks’ main reliance. Also, they put them among the teams with excellent chances of winning the championship.
Talking about their team and the big role it played in their success Antetokounmpo said this team has created a memorable experience for them through constant practice. A defeat to the Clippers on the day was a lift-up for the Bucks. After that, they found themselves two steps down more consecutively (from the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers).
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Although Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were sitting out the game, the Clippers were no pushovers. Also, they were led by Norman Power, who scored 26 points, the majority, coming in the second half. As James Harden found himself giving the best he could without his teammates, the dynamic player managed to post 13 points and 11 assists on a challenging shooting night.
The Clippers’ coach, Tyronn Lue, applauded the brilliance of the Milwaukee Bucks players, Lillard and Antetokounmpo. And acknowledged that indeed, these two stars contributed so much to the game. Lillard’s early influence and his consistent end-game takeovers were emphasized. Thus, it was also practically impossible to contend with him using as many defensive strategies as the Clippers could try.
The Clippers struggled with the schedule at the weekend, where they won two consecutive home games in just two days. Coach Lue found the current “very intense” schedule a bit much before the team migrated to the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
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The Clippers will welcome the Minnesota franchise on Tuesday night. The Milwaukee Bucks heading to Sacramento. The win against the Clippers saved the Bucks from a 3-game losing streak. This reminded the team of its resilience as it strives in the tough NBA environment for consistent success.
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