The recent clash between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors on January 17, 2025, was nothing short of a basketball spectacle
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! The game took place at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, where the Bucks delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Raptors 130-112
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From the get-go, the Bucks set the tone with an 8-0 run, thanks to early contributions from Damian Lillard, who scored 22 points in the first half alone
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. The Bucks maintained their lead throughout the game, finishing with a field goal percentage of 52% and a three-point percentage of 42%
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. Giannis Antetokounmpo was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 35 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, leading his team to victory
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On the other side, the Raptors fought hard but couldn’t keep up with the Bucks’ relentless offense
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. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 21 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Bucks’ dominance
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. The Raptors struggled with their shooting, finishing with a field goal percentage of 47% and a three-point percentage of 24%
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Despite the lopsided score, Raptors’ head coach Doc Rivers wasn’t entirely pleased with his team’s performance
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. He criticized the Bucks for “messing around” during the fourth quarter, even though they had a comfortable lead
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. Rivers emphasized the need for his team to maintain intensity throughout the entire game
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The Bucks’ victory was a significant one, as it marked their sixth win in seven games and helped them rise to fourth in the Eastern Conference standings
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. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stellar performance also added to his impressive record, making him one of the few players in NBA history to have multiple games with 35+ points and 10+ rebounds
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For more details and highlights from the game, you can check out this ESPN article
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What did you think of the game? Were you rooting for the Bucks or the Raptors?
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Milwaukee Bucks On SI | MSN
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