Bucks 99-85 Raptors (Nov 12, 2024) Game Recap

Bucks Win Third Straight, Send Raptors to Fourth Straight Loss

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Toronto Raptors 99-85 on Saturday night at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks have now won three straight games, while the Raptors have lost four straight.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks in scoring with 30 points. He also had 12 rebounds and 5 assists.

Khris Middleton added 18 points for the Bucks, while Jrue Holiday chipped in 14 points.

Pascal Siakam led the Raptors in scoring with 25 points. He also had 10 rebounds.

OG Anunoby added 15 points for the Raptors, while Fred VanVleet chipped in 13 points.

Bucks Dominate Inside

The Bucks dominated the game inside, outrebounding the Raptors 51-37 and scoring 28 points in the paint.

Antetokounmpo was a force in the paint, scoring 14 of his 30 points in the paint.

The Raptors had no answer for Antetokounmpo, who was able to get to the rim at will.

Raptors Struggle from Three-Point Range

The Raptors struggled from three-point range, shooting just 23.3% from beyond the arc.

The Raptors were 6-of-26 from three-point range, while the Bucks were 9-of-24 from three-point range.

The Raptors' inability to hit shots from three-point range made it difficult for them to keep pace with the Bucks.

Bucks Defensive Intensity

The Bucks' defense was impressive, holding the Raptors to just 38.2% shooting from the field.

The Bucks were able to force the Raptors into 17 turnovers, which led to 20 points.

The Raptors were unable to get into an offensive rhythm, as the Bucks' defense was relentless.

Conclusion

The Bucks were the better team in every facet of the game, and they deserved to win.

The Raptors, meanwhile, are now 4-10 on the season and are in a tailspin.

The Raptors will need to find a way to turn things around quickly, or they could be in danger of missing the playoffs.