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New York Defeats Milwaukee 116-94 - Recap
The battle between the Knicks and Bucks didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Milwaukee was handed a 116-94 defeat on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks were a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 223.5.
New York got 32 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and another 17 points from Mikal Bridges. Jalen Brunson contributed 9 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Milwaukee got 24 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo in a losing cause and another 19 points from Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard contributed 6 assists for the Bucks, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had 12 rebounds.
The Knicks hit the break winning 66-47 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-41.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pacers. The Bucks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.