Hawks Upset Bucks, 111-104
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 111-104, at State Farm Arena on Sunday night.

The Bucks (37-23) opened the game in strong fashion against the Trae Young-less Hawks (34-27), building a 29-26 lead through one and then expanding their advantage by another five points during the second quarter while limiting their hosts to 17 points. Atlanta was much more competitive during the third period but couldn't make any inroads into their deficit, leaving them trailing by eight going into the fourth quarter. The home squad would go on to pile up 41 points over the final 12 minutes, however, culminated by a 23-15 run over the final 5:54 that sealed the win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 31 points, complementing them with 14 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal. Khris Middleton managed 23 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jrue Holiday generated a 19-point, 11-assist double-double that also included five rebounds and two steals. Brook Lopez registered 11 points, one rebound and three blocks. Bobby Portis totaled 10 points and five rebounds.

Bogdan Bogdanovic paced the Hawks with 32 points, supplementing them with three assists, one rebound and three steals. Kevin Huerter finished with 20 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal. John Collins furnished 18 points, five boards, two assists, one steal and one block. Danilo Gallinari and Lou Williams delivered matching 15-point, three-rebound tallies, with Williams also dishing out six assists.

The Bucks remain on the road and visit the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, while the Hawks visit the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Posted on: 4/25/2021 7:26 PM
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