Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers praised Giannis Antetokounmpo’s clutch defensive plays following Friday’s 105–101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks was not a good day for the LA Lakers’ LeBron James. LA lost 105-101 in what looks like a close game on paper, but it really wasn’t.
The Milwaukee Bucks landed in Los Angeles to face the LA Lakers on January 9. But before the important East vs. West matchup, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers had a word with the media.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The Bucks put on one of their better defensive performances of the season, especially down the stretch, rebounding from Wednesday’s loss to beat the Lakers 105-101.
A violent altercation erupted in the stands at the Chase Center during the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. The matchup, themed as Hello Kitty giveaway night, turned ugly when fans clashed midway through the contest, which the Warriors ultimately won, 120-113.
In a tense showdown, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 105-101, powered by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s clutch defense against LeBron James in the final minute.
Tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers was just the latest in a series of recent victories for the Milwaukee Bucks. During the game, however, one moment stood out.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered in the clutch, leading the team to a 105–101 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. He posted 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while making pivotal defensive plays in the final moments, including shutting down LeBron James to secure the win.
The Milwaukee Bucks met the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in a high-profile clash led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James. Each team matched the other’s intensity and leaned heavily on its star, but Antetokounmpo took over down the stretch and delivered the dagger.
Milwaukee leaned on defense, toughness and a familiar closer Friday night, and it paid off. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered two game-saving defensive plays in the final 40 seconds as the Bucks held off the Lakers, 105-101, at Crypto.com Arena.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points and made two key defensive plays in the closing seconds as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks finished off a 105-101 victory Friday over the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Bucks improved to 2-1 on their West Coast road trip, taking down the Lakers in LaLa Land 105-101. Kevin Porter Jr. had 22 points to lead the Bucks, while Giannis had 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks.
The Milwaukee Bucks should trade their second-leading scorer, a 25-year-old point guard who is averaging 18.4 points, 7.8 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game while shooting 38% from three.
Throughout the past few months of having to stare down rumors that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants out, it’s been clear the Milwaukee Bucks will do anything to keep him until he demands a trade.
The Bucks waived guard Mark Sears on Wednesday, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log. The move ensures that Milwaukee won’t be on the hook for Sears’ full salary, having cut him prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date.