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Bucks vs. Hawks: Milwaukee Wins Their Eighth Straight Home Game

In a fun, offensive-powered game, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 132-121.

Game Summary

Bobby Portis was the catalyst in the opening frame, erupting for 11 points in three minutes. Yes, you read that correctly. He’d end up tallying 13 points in the opening frame, which was the biggest reason to Milwaukee soaring out to a 42-37 lead after a quarter of play.

Hot shooting would be the theme throughout the second for both the Bucks and the Hawks. Through two stanzas, Milwaukee was shooting 57.4 percent. That contributed in them securing a 67-63 halftime advantage.