The Milwaukee Bucks secured a significant victory over the Boston Celtics this Thursday, with a final score of 116-101. This triumph not only halted the Celtics’ five-game winning streak but also demonstrated the Bucks’ ability to overcome adversity. Despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP, due to a calf injury, the Bucks found in Kyle Kuzma their main offensive figure, who scored 31 points. Kevin Porter Jr. also stood out with a triple-double, adding 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists. Bobby Portis Jr., from the bench, contributed 27 points, providing a crucial boost for the team.
Los Celtics, liderados por Jaylen Brown con 30 puntos y Jordan Walsh con 20, llegaron a tener una ventaja de 14 puntos y se fueron al descanso con una ventaja de 67-60. Sin embargo, su desempeño decayó en la segunda mitad, fallando 23 de sus 26 intentos de triple después del descanso. Milwaukee aprovechó esta situación, dominando el tercer cuarto con un marcador de 27-13 y asegurando el control del juego.
For his part, Joe Mazzulla, Celtics coach, acknowledged his team’s lack of execution in the second half. In another game of the day, the Houston Rockets achieved a close victory of 115-113 over the LA Clippers in Los Angeles. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 22 points and 15 rebounds, in a match that remained disputed until the end. James Harden tied the score at 110-110 with 37.1 seconds remaining, and Amen Thompson scored the decisive shot after capturing his team’s fifth attempt in the possession, thanks to three consecutive offensive rebounds by Sengun.Nos golpearon temprano, pero en el tercer cuarto nuestra defensa fue fenomenal.
Doc Rivers, entrenador de los Bucks
Kevin Durant, quien tuvo una primera mitad discreta, reaccionó en la segunda parte para terminar con 14 puntos.
Ivica Zubac of the Clippers shined with 33 points and Kawhi Leonard contributed 24 points and nine rebounds, but they couldn’t prevent their team’s third consecutive loss. The Clippers are now in 14th place in the West, while the Rockets maintain a prominent position.Los Denver Nuggets, por su parte, demostraron su solidez al vencer a los Sacramento Kings con un marcador de 136-103. Nikola Jokic, el triple MVP, lideró a los Nuggets con 36 puntos, 12 rebotes y 8 asistencias.
Furthermore, the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game losing streak by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 143-120. Sidy Cissoko set his NBA career high with 20 points off the bench.
