The Milwaukee Bucks earned their 18th victory of the season with a win over the New York Knicks. The Bucks won 112-97 to improve to 18-10 overall on the season. Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer spoke about the Bucks strong play in this game postgame.
“We talk a lot about being unselfish and making the right play, having high-IQ guys that are willing to make the right pass,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “It was a good team effort.”
Khris Middleton led the way for the Bucks with 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field. Middleton knocked down 4-for-11 from the three-point line. He also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his first triple-double of the season against the Knicks. Antetokounmpo scored 20 points on 7-for-16 shooting. He also grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 11 assists.
More Bucks Contributions
- Bobby Portis scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
- Jrue Holiday scored 13 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out five rebounds.
- Grayson Allen scored 12 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out two assists.
- Rodney Hood scored 14 points, grabbed two rebounds, and dished out four assists off the bench.
- Pat Connaughton scored 10 points off the bench.
The Bucks travel to Boston on Monday, 12/13 to face the Boston Celtics. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm Eastern.
