nba Game Recap
Indiana Falls 141-131 to Bucks - Recap
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading Milwaukee over Indiana, 141-131, on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Milwaukee won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 239.0.
Jrue Holiday had 20 points for Milwaukee and Khris Middleton chipped in with 17 points. Jrue Holiday had 9 assists for the Bucks, while Giannis Antetokounmpo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Indiana got 24 points from Myles Turner in a losing cause and another 22 points from Buddy Hield. T.J. McConnell contributed 9 assists for the Pacers, while Bennedict Mathurin had 8 rebounds.
The Bucks hit the break winning 85-56 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Milwaukee as they grabbed 50 boards, while Indiana only had 38
Milwaukee heads into a battle against the Pelicans. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.