nba Game Recap
Recap - Bucks Defeat Washington 124-114
Milwaukee got 42 points and 12 rebounds from Giannis Antetokounmpo en route to a 124-114 victory over Washington on Saturday at Fiserv Forum.
Milwaukee did not, however, defeat the Wizards against the spread, which closed at -14.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 229.0.
Milwaukee got 25 points from Damian Lillard and another 18 points from Brook Lopez. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 11 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Wizards got a 31-point performance from Jordan Poole, who was supported by 29 points from Malcolm Brogdon. Jordan Poole had 7 assists in a losing cause for Washington, while Malcolm Brogdon grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Milwaukee were victorious, as the score was 63-58 at the break.
Washington won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-38.
Next game, Milwaukee takes its act on the road to face Detroit looking for another win. For Washington, they head on the road to face Cleveland.