MILWAUKEE — On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks secured a 121-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs with standout performances from their stars. Damian Lillard contributed significantly with 26 points and eight assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded an impressive 25 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists. Brook Lopez also played a vital role, scoring 22 points, 17 of which came in the first half. AJ Green and Gary Trent supported the team with 14 points each, marking the Bucks’ second straight win after a difficult stretch that saw them lose four out of five games.
Leading the charge for the Spurs was Keldon Johnson, who scored 24 points. Chris Paul added 18 points, alongside contributions from Harrison Barnes with 14 points and Devin Vassell with 11. Rookie star Victor Wembanyama made an impact as well, finishing with a double-double of 10 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks.
The game took a significant turn early in the second quarter when the score was tied at 33. The Bucks launched a powerful 32-13 run to finish the first half, capitalizing on the three-point shooting prowess of Green, Lopez, and Lillard. Although the Spurs started the second half strong with a 16-5 run to narrow the gap to 10 points, Milwaukee responded effectively to maintain a 13-point lead by the end of the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Bucks extended their advantage to as much as 26 points. As a team, Milwaukee shot an impressive 19 for 42 from beyond the arc, showcasing their shooting depth. It’s also worth mentioning that Spurs’ starting forward Jeremy Sochan, who averages 13.4 points per game, did not play due to back issues.
Takeaways from the game indicate that San Antonio struggled offensively during the first half, failing to have any players in double digits. Overall, they ended the game shooting 18 for 52 from three-point range. In contrast, Antetokounmpo started strong for Milwaukee with 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the first quarter, while Lillard didn’t score until he sank a layup early in the second quarter.
A pivotal moment occurred with just 30 seconds left in the second quarter when Antetokounmpo blocked a dunk attempt from Vassell. Following that, Lopez hit a three-pointer, sending the Bucks into halftime with a commanding 19-point lead. A key statistical highlight for Milwaukee was their shooting, where they hit 12 of 24 three-point attempts in the first half, with Green leading the charge by making four out of five, including a impressive 30-foot shot.
Looking ahead, the Spurs are scheduled to visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, while the Bucks will head to Orlando for their next game on Friday.
