Athens Times

Bucks – Sans 140-129: Lillard and Portis filled the gap of John Antetokounbo

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What if they fought without him, the Sans prevailed with 140-129 in Milwaukee, with Lillard and Portis making great appearance and covering the gap of the Greek superstar. Giannis Antetokounbo stayed in a spectator role for the fourth time in 68 games of this season in the NBA, however they took the win, taking another step towards winning the Eastern second place. At 44–24 Milwaukee rose, with Damian Lillard impressing in creation and scoring and Bobby Portis in execution and rebound. The first counted 31 points and 16 assists, while the second 31 points and 10 rebounds. Middleton was also outstanding, who on his return to action had 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists. In 39-29 the Sans fell, who continue to trouble. Top for Phoenix’s team was Bill with 28 points, while 25 points Allen and 23 Booker added. In the shallows Durant with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Next rival of the Bucks the Celtics, Thursday morning (21/3) at 02:30 in Boston. DODECALEPTA : 39-36, 82-60, 109-94, 140-129. MILLUOKI BACKS (Dock Rivers): Middleton 22 (6/11 2-point, 2/4 3-point, 4/4 shots, 3 rebounds, 7 assists), Crowder 18 (4/6 3-point), Lopez 10 (2), Beasley 17 (5/8 3-points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists), Lilard 31 (6/11 two-point, 4/8 three-point, 7/7 shots, 5 rebounds, 16 assists, 4 errors), Conaton 3, Portis 31 (8/15 two-point, 5/5 three-point, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals), Green 5 (1), Beverly 3 (1/3 three-point, 4 assists). FINIX SANS (Frank Vogel): Allen 25 (6/11 3-point, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 errors), Durant 11 (3/7 two-point, 1/3 three-point, 2/2 shots, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks), Nurkic 8 (6 rebounds, 6 assists), Bill 28 (10/12 two-pointers, 1/3 three-pointers, 5/6 shots, 4 rebounds, 7 assists), Booker 23 (11/17 two-pointers, 0/5 three-pointers, 9 rebounds, 6 assists), Yubanks 4, Gordon 10 (2), O’Neill 16 (4/9 3-points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists), Ball 2, Wainwright, Roddy 2, Little. Milwaukee Bucks’ team statistics: 27/53 two-point, 24/41 three-point, 14/14 shots, 38 rebounds, 35 assists, 11 steals, 2 blocks, 10 errors, 12 fouls Phoenix team statistics Sans : 37/54 two-point, 14/33 three-point, 13/15 shots, 43 rebounds, 36 assists, 7 steals, 5 blocks, 12 errors, 16 fouls.