Revving up their performance in the recent stretch, the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks have successfully surged past sluggish beginnings.
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Revving up their performance in the recent stretch, the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks have successfully surged past sluggish beginnings. With victories in nine of their last 11 games, the Bucks are set to welcome the Knicks for a compelling NBA in-season tournament quarterfinal showdown on Tuesday.
Commencing the inaugural tournament with a 110-105 loss in Milwaukee on Nov. 3, New York swiftly rebounded and secured victories in 10 of the subsequent 13 games. The triumphant team in Tuesday’s matchup will progress to the semifinals on Thursday, setting the stage for a faceoff against the Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
For the Bucks, Crowder and Jackson will not be playing the game due to groin and back injury. Besides, Connaughton might not be available due to an ankle injury. As for the Knicks, Brown is questionable to play the game due to an ankle injury.
Damian Lillard notched 30 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in the Bucks’ initial encounter with the Knicks. In a stellar performance on Saturday, Antetokounmpo secured his first triple-double of the season—marking his 36th overall—propelling Milwaukee to a 132-121 triumph over the Atlanta Hawks.
The recipient of two NBA MVP awards, the prolific player amassed 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, propelling the Bucks to their eighth consecutive home victory and seeking retribution for their singular loss at home this season. Lillard played a significant role, contributing 25 points and nine assists for Milwaukee, as the team capitalized on an impressive 18-7 run to seal the game.
Jalen Brunson showcased exceptional performance in the initial meeting between the Knicks and the Bucks, erupting for 45 points with a remarkable 17-of-30 shooting from the field. Further emphasizing his prowess, he contributed an additional 22 points and eight assists in New York’s 119-106 triumph on the road against the Toronto Raptors last Friday.
Another Villanova alum, Donte DiVincenzo, delivered an impressive 21-point performance off the bench, shooting 7-of-10 against the Raptors. DiVincenzo found support from other non-starting players, with notable contributions from Josh Hart, who secured 17 points and eight rebounds, and Immanuel Quickley, who added 10 points to New York’s collective effort.
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