Bucks Dominate In Win Over Wizards
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Washington Wizards, 112-98, at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night.

The Bucks (32-21) had a dominant performance to get past the Wizards (23-27) at home. Milwaukee quickly jumped out to a 24-20 lead in the first quarter and didn't look back the rest of the way after a 29-20 score in the second quarter. Washington showed signs of life following a 33-25 score in the third quarter, but Milwaukee didn't allow them to mount a comeback. They won the final 12 minutes by a 34-25 score and that allowed them to win the game with ease.

Giannis Antetokounmpo lifted the Milwaukee with a triple-double of 33 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. Jrue Holiday had 22 points and five rebounds, and Bobby Portis delivered 17 points with seven rebounds. Khris Middleton recorded 13 points and five rebounds while also adding three assists, and Grayson Allen posted 10 points, six rebounds and six assists.

Kyle Kuzma had 25 points and 11 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 12 points and two assists. No other Washington starter scored in double digits but Montrezl Harrell stepped his game up from the bench. He ended with 20 points and five rebounds.
Posted on: 2/1/2022 7:59 PM
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