The Milwaukee Bucks needed a win in the worst way on Monday night against the Toronto Raptors and they got the job done. The final score of the game was 128-104. This win comes after losing to the Portland Trail Blazers 105-102 on Saturday night.
With the win for the Bucks, they improve to 18-16 on the season. With the loss for the Raptors, dropped to 8-28 on the season. Milwaukee is currently the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and Toronto is one of the worst teams in the NBA this season.
Six Players Score In Double Figures For the Milwaukee Bucks Against the Toronto Raptors
Six different players scored in double figures for the Bucks against the Raptors. Milwaukee was in cruise control for most of the game against Toronto. Damian Lillard led the way for the Milwaukee Bucks with 25 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded another triple-double for the Bucks with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists. He has been carrying this basketball team on his back all season long. Bobby Portis scored 20 points off the bench for Milwaukee. Gary Trent Jr. scored 17 off the bench and Ryan Rollins also scored 10 points off the bench.
Brook Lopez scored 16 points, grabbed four rebounds, recorded four assists, blocked two shots, and recorded one steal. Khris Middleton was out on Monday due to tendinitis in his ankle. R.J. Barrett led the Toronto Raptors in scoring with 25 points.
Bucks Fans React To Win
That’s what I like to see! Good bounce back win. 🏀💪
— Ama! (@AmakaMma_) January 7, 2025
Shots were finally going in. Most of losses are because bad shooting nights. Pretty basic
— Lupe (@LupeRam83983402) January 7, 2025
Yeahhhh baby !
— JJJ (@Jayecane) January 7, 2025
The Bucks will be back in action on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. As for the Raptors, they will be back in game action on Wednesday as well against the New York Knicks also.
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