NBA playoffs are only two weeks away Milwaukee Bucks have continued their poor form since Friday. While Toronto Raptors who haven’t won a match in over a month defeated Milwaukee Bucks by 117-111. Getting into the game Toronto Raptors were on a 15-match losing streak as they last won their match on March 3. Two days before the game Toronto Raptors got their worst loss in team history as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by 133-85.
While Milwaukee Bucks were playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo who was not available to due injury. This injury had caused him to miss his fifth game in the last six games. In the third quarter, Gary Trent helped the Toronto Raptors to take the lead of 14 points before Milwaukee Bucks went on rally.
Damian Lillard who was not available for the last three matches led Milwaukee Bucks as he scored 36 points and gave six assists while his teammate Khris Middleton scored 21 points. With just 54.5 seconds left Khris Middleton of Milwaukee Bucks missed a 3-pointer as Toronto Raptors clinched the win with four free throws.
It’s great when we have our guys coming back and playing - Darko Rajakovic
According to AP News, “It’s great when we have our guys coming back and playing,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said, referring to recent injuries and absences for Barrett and Quickley for personal reasons. “I thought during the whole stretch the team stayed together. It’s good to get a win.
Gary Trent of the Toronto Raptors made a comeback after missing out on two matches due to back spasms while RJ Barrett missed 10 games out of 11 games. This defeat doesn’t change the position of Milwaukee Bucks is still in second position in the Eastern Conference and is ahead of one game by Orlando Magic. Milwaukee Bucks will face the New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors will take on the Washington Wizards.
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