The Milwaukee Bucks were without their Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo due to calf soreness for the second straight game. Milwaukee deafeated Miami 124-102. The Bucks have now improved to 15-9 on the season. After a slow start to the season the Bucks have picked things up. They are now six games over .500. Bobby Portis has been playing extremely well as the Bucks have surged forward in a positive way. He spoke postgame about how the Bucks have approached this game and others.
Bobby Boards. Bobby Buckets.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 5, 2021
19 PTS | 16 REB | 3 AST | 7-13 FGM pic.twitter.com/fyv17x3qqv
Daddy duty on game day đđŒđ€ pic.twitter.com/ZOvy83Ur6p
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 5, 2021
âWe just wanted to go out there and build good habits, just be the best team we can on a day-to-day basis,â said Bucks center Bobby Portis, who had 19 points and a career high-tying 16 rebounds. âItâs not about the Miami Heat and us playing against them.â
Goodnight. pic.twitter.com/OTzs7gO6di
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 5, 2021
Pat Connaughton led the way for the Bucks against the Heat. He scored a team-high 23 points on 8 of 15 shooting from the field. Connaughton hit 7 of 13 from the three-point line. He also grabbed four rebounds. Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer spoke postgame about Connaughtonâs strong play.
Make it rain, Pat!! âïž
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 5, 2021
23 PTS | 4 REB | 7-13 3PM pic.twitter.com/oluCyqCJBv
“I thought he was great,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “We needed that burst out of the gate. We got a little bit of separation in the first quarter (34-23) which I thought was important.”
More Bucks Contributions
- Khris Middleton scored 22 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out nine assists.
- Jrue Holiday scored 16 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out seven assists.
- DeMarcus Cousins scored 11 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out two assists.
- Thanasis Antetokounmpo scored 10 and grabbed four rebounds.
Jrue showcase
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 5, 2021
16 PTS | 5 REB | 7 AST pic.twitter.com/djOI4jmapr
The Bucks play their next game Monday, 12/6 against the Cleveland. Tip-off is at 8 pm Eastern/ 7 pm Central.
"Both teams are very competitive. I thought our guys held their focus."
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 5, 2021
Coach Bud's ASL Press Conference: pic.twitter.com/mcEYlKjYOz