Building good habits has been the declared goal of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks as the regular season’s end approaches. They seem to be on their way there after their latest win.
The Bucks nabbed a gritty win on the road against the Atlanta Hawks, 127-121, three days after they recorded a road victor against the Dallas Mavericks.
Antetokounmpo glazed over that victory in Texas saying it is important for them coming to the game against the Hawks given their ugly record.
“We have to be better on the road. We haven’t been good at all on the road this year. This is a big build game. Hopefully we can go to Atlanta and build off this,” he said as quoted by the Athletic’s Eric Nehm.
“But in order for you to win something, win a series or win a championship, you have to be able to have built good habits and win on the road. That’s all I care about.”
His aspiration was fulfilled at the State Farm Arena.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, 5 others scored in double digits
Everybody contributed in the win against the Hawks with six players scoring in double digits.
Antetokounmpo posted 26-12-10, his sixth triple double of the season.
Damian Lillard had 23 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals while Kyle Kuzma had an efficient 17 points on seven out of 10 shooting.
Big man Brook Lopez had 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Gary Trent Jr. was big off the bench again with his 15 points while Kevin Porter scored 15 points in 12 minutes, including seven straight in the fourth quarter.
This is the fourth time in five games that at least six players scored more than 10 points for the team. If they will continue playing like this, they might keep a home court advantage.
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