Bucks Top Grizzlies In Wild Finish
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 112-111, at FedEx Forum on Thursday evening.

The Bucks got out to a great start on the road with a, 31-17, lead after one quarter. The Grizzlies picked up the pace in the second, where they outscored the visitors, 34-30, to cut it to a 10-point game at halftime. The Grizzlies carried the momentum into the third and rallied through the quarter to tie it up at 84, heading into the final frame. The Grizzlies held an edge for most of the fourth, but the Bucks tied it up at 109, with 13 seconds to go. The contest ended in a wild finish as the Grizzlies hit a go-ahead bucket with 7.3 seconds left, before Jrue Holiday came up with the winning bucket for the Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks with 26 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and a block, in 36 minutes. Khris Middleton followed up with 22 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Jrue Holiday finished with 15 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. The Bucks shot 44 percent from the field, including 10-of-34 from long range.

Meanwhile, Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 35 points, six rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 38 minutes. Jonas Valanciunas tallied 13 points, 12 rebounds, a steal and a block, while Dillon Brooks totaled 23 points, seven assists, four rebounds, three steals and three blocks. The Grizzlies shot 39 percent from the field, including 8-of-34 from deep.

The Grizzlies (16-16) will be back in action next Wednesday when they host the Wizards. The Bucks (22-14) play host to the Knicks on next Thursday.
Posted on: 3/4/2021 7:47 PM
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