The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 111-101, at FedEx Forum on Wednesday evening.
The Bucks got out to a solid start on the road with a 28-20 lead after one quarter. The Grizzlies chipped away through the second and cut the deficit to five by halftime, as they trailed 50-45. The Bucks turned it up in the third quarter, where they outscored the Grizzlies 41-28, to take a 91-73 lead into the final frame. The Grizzlies kept fighting and made a push in the fourth, however, it was not enough, as the Bucks maintained a solid cushion, en route to their third straight win. This marks the third straight loss for Memphis.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal, in just 21 minutes. Eric Bledsoe followed up with 16 points, four assists, three steals and two rebounds, while Khris Middleton tallied 11 points, six rebounds, five assists and one steal. The Bucks shot 48 percent from the field, including 12-of-34 from long range.
Meanwhile, Omri Casspi led the Grizzlies with 17 points, six rebounds and two assists, in 35 minutes off the bench. JaMychal Green followed up with 14 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal, while Marc Gasol and Mike Conley finished with 14 points each. The Grizzlies shot 39 percent from the field, including 10-of-31 from deep.
The Grizzlies (19-25) will look to bounce back as they take on the Celtics in Boston on Friday. The Bucks (32-12) take on the Magic in Orlando on Saturday.
