Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks
May 5,2021 at 8:00 PM
Bucks Top Wizards In High-Scoring Contest
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Washington Wizards, 135-134, at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday evening.

The Wizards got out to a great start with a, 37-29, lead after one quarter. The Bucks turned it around in the second and outscored the visitors, 42-34, to tie it up at 71, by halftime. They carried the momentum into the third, where they outscored the Wizards by eight, to take the advantage into the final frame. The Wizards started the fourth on a, 9-0, to grab a brief lead, but the Bucks reclaimed control and managed to hang on to the edge the rest of the way to close out their fourth straight win.

Jrue Holiday led the Bucks with 29 points, six assists, five rebounds and a block, in 31 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo followed up with 23 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, while Donte DiVincenzo chipped in 19 points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal. The Bucks shot 53 percent from the field, including 18-of-37 from long range.

Meanwhile, Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 42 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal, in 38 minutes. Russell Westbrook totaled 29 points, 17 assists, 12 rebounds, three steals and a block, while Daniel Gafford totaled 12 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a block. The Wizards shot 49 percent from the field including, 8-of-22 from deep.

The Wizards (30-36) will look to bounce back as they take on the Raptors on Thursday. The Bucks (42-24) play host to the Rockets on Friday.
Posted on: 5/5/2021 8:05 PM
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