The Milwaukee Bucks team, led by Antetokounmpo, defeated the Phoenix Suns in the middle of Arizona in the derby of the round with a score of 104:116.
Milwaukee already had an advantage of 16 points in the middle of the second period, when Holiday scored for 35:51. The third quarter belonged entirely to the host, who managed to enter the last 12 minutes with only half a basket behind.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Phoenix took a 90:87 lead with Cameron Payne’s three-pointer. In the continuation with the score 97:97, Milwaukee made a series of 24:6 and managed to “unstick” to the unattainable 116:101 a minute before the end. The final 104:116 was made by Wainright with a three-pointer for Phoenix 30 seconds before the end.
Devin Booker scored 30 points in his team’s loss. He was followed by Ayton with 16 points and eight rebounds. Payne added 13, Jock Lendale 12, and Chris Paul, who was in double figures with 11 points, along with eight assists and four rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 36 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Brook Lopez also recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bucks have reached the anniversary of 50 triumphs in the season. They also have 19 defeats and are at the head of the East. Phoenix is fourth in the West with a record of 37-32.
