Bucks vs. Clippers 113-106

Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers did not disappoint as both teams put on a show for fans. The game was a back-and-forth battle with both teams trading leads throughout the night. The Bucks came out strong in the first half, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant performance on both ends of the court. However, the Clippers fought back in the second half behind Kawhi Leonard's scoring prowess and Paul George's defensive tenacity.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers said before the game that the Achilles issue had been “on and off for the last two or three games.”

Milwaukee is hot enough right now to win even without its two-time MVP.

The Bucks are unbeaten since the All-Star break as they get ready to begin a four-game trip to California that starts Wednesday at Golden State and includes a rematch with the Clippers on Sunday.

Bobby Portis scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and finished with a season-high 16 rebounds. Patrick Beverley added 12 points and sparked the winning rally.

James Harden and Paul George scored 29 points each for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard added 16 points.

James Harden and Paul George scored 29 points each for the Clippers, who ran out of gas down the stretch while playing one night after an 89-88 victory at Minnesota. Kawhi Leonard added 16 points.

The Bucks trailed by 13 in the last minute of the third period but won by outscoring the Clippers 23-10 over the final five minutes.

Tyronn Lue said. “I think we were in the bonus pretty early in the fourth quarter. They did a good job of going to the zone, and then we didn’t handle it well.”

Bobby Portis scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and finished with a season-high 16 rebounds. He became the first NBA player this season to have at least 25 points and 15 rebounds while coming off the bench.

In the end, it was the Bucks who emerged victorious with a final score of 113-106. Antetokounmpo finished with an impressive stat line of 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists while Leonard led the Clippers with 28 points. The game showcased two of the top teams in the league battling it out until the final buzzer, providing fans with an exciting display of basketball talent.

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 Sarah H

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