The Milwaukee Bucks hosted the New York Knicks today, and Andetokounmpo scored 35 points and 23 three-pointers to win 146-122 and qualify for the quarterfinals of the midseason tournament against the Indiana Pacers.
Bucks Andaitokounmpo started less than 2 minutes today, although he fell to the ground due to a suspected sprained ankle, but the firepower was not affected, and 10 of the team's first 13 points were scored by Brother Alphabet, and the Bucks took Lillard's turn in the second quarter, scoring consecutive three-pointers to lead the team 75-72.
The Bucks, who hit 12 three-pointers in the first half, continued to show strong offensive firepower in the second half, and Andaitokounmpo frequently hit the restricted area, but the Knicks failed to limit their play, allowing the Bucks to take the opportunity to stretch the score to 112-96.
Knicks' Hart hit a three-pointer at the beginning of the final quarter to start a 7-0 offensive wave, and then Mictowon jumper and Beasley three-pointer stabilized the lead for the Bucks, plus Payne relayed from outside the three-point line**, leading the team to extend the lead to 20 points, and finally won the game with a 24-point difference.
The Bucks will face the Indiana Indiana Pacers in the round of 4, the game will be played in Las Vegas, and Bucks coach Griffin believes that tonight is a big step, we want to go to Las Vegas, and when we get there, we still have some things to do, we have to win two more games. 」
Bucks guard Lillard shouted: The goal is to win the midseason championship and set the tone for the rest of the season. 」
The Bucks shot 60 percent from the field as a whole4%, 23 of 38 from the three-point line, 16 more three-pointers than the Knicks, the team with Andaitokounmpo the best performance, 35 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, Lillard also had 28 points, 7 assists. The Knicks scored a game-high 41 points, along with six rebounds and five assists.
2023-24 NBA season.