New Orleans has been a top-10 team at the foul line all season, but on Saturday kept misfiring with chances to cut into Milwaukee’s lead. The Pelicans had done a much better job taking care of the ball in recent weeks, but on Saturday committed too many early turnovers, helping the Bucks seize control.
Playing without three of their best offensive players, New Orleans couldn’t overcome a small margin for error while facing the defending NBA champions. Milwaukee piled up at least 32 points in each of the final three quarters, accumulating 109 points in those sessions.
IT WAS OVER WHEN…
New Orleans missed a layup at one end, then saw Milwaukee second-year wing Jordan Nwora drain a corner three-pointer, giving the Bucks their first 20-point lead of the night at 105-85, with 9:31 remaining.