Today's NBA regular season, the most exciting game is undoubtedly the Bucks (22-8), second in the Eastern Conference, challenging the New Orleans Pelicans (18-12), fourth in the Western Conference. This was also a monster showdown between Antetokounmpo and "Fat Tiger" Zion. In the end, the more experienced Bucks had the last laugh, winning 128-119.
Antetokounmpo, who scored 42 points and 10 rebounds, also proved that, at least for the moment, he is still the most terrifying " muscle monster" in the league.
At the beginning of this game, the protagonist was someone else. Pelicans Lithuanian center Valenciunas was having a blast today. In the first half, he scored 28 points on 11 of 15 and 6 of 8 three-pointers. Although Zion was targeted, the Pelicans were still able to hold on to the score at 61-66.
In the third quarter, the Bucks exerted their strength. Lopez scored 13 points in a single quarter to help the team blossom inside and outside, and the Bucks opened the point difference to double digits. In the fourth quarter, Zion's return to form, coupled with McCollum not showing mercy at critical moments, led the Pelicans to chase the score to 114-117.
But at the critical moment, the Bucks were more sophisticated. Holiday and Lopez scored 9 points. Finally, Antetokounmpo made two free throws to seal the victory. In the end, the Bucks won 128-119 away from home, also squeezing out the Celtics who had been in poor form recently, and returned to the first place in the league. (22 wins and 8 losses)
Antetokounmpo had 42 points and 10 rebounds, Holiday had 18 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists and 2 steals, and Lopez had 30 points and 7 rebounds. For the
Pelicans, Zion had 18 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals, Davaran had 237 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists, and McCollum had 31 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists.
