In their first game of a (relatively) short road trip out West, the Milwaukee Bucks took care of business against the Portland Trail Blazers, 127-108. This win makes it their eight straight, approaching the 9-0 start they had to begin this season.
Milwaukee jumped out to an early lead, puncturing the Portland defense inside with ease. The Blazers’ undersized frontcourt provided little resistance against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez, and the Bucks closed the first quarter up 30-22. The pace ratcheted up several notches in the second quarter; both teams were playing small, and small lineups play fast.