Giannis Antetokounmpo's 24 points weren't enough to save the Hawks from a 131-113 victory over the Bucks.
2026-03-05 06:55

March 5th - The Hawks defeated the Bucks 131-113. For the Hawks, Walker scored 23 points, Okongu contributed 21 points and 8 rebounds, and Johnson added 20 points and 9 assists; for the Bucks, Antetokounmpo scored 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
At the start of the game, Antetokounmpo scored consecutively, while Dieng and Rollins made shots, allowing the Bucks to gradually widen the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Bucks led 38-25 . In the second quarter, the Hawks gradually closed the gap. After McCollum made a jump shot, Lissahie and Gay hit consecutive three-pointers to help the team reduce the deficit. Daniels' putback tied the score, and the Bucks led 71-66 at halftime .
After switching sides, the Hawks relied on Okonggu's 5 consecutive points to tie the game, but Walker hit two consecutive three-pointers to take the lead. Landale and Lissace hit consecutive long-range shots, and the Hawks outscored the Bucks by 14 points in the quarter, ending the third quarter with a 98-89 lead. In the final quarter, the Hawks relied on Gay and McCollum's outside shooting to quickly push the lead to double digits. Daniels scored in the paint, and Johnson made free throws to stabilize the lead. Ultimately, the Hawks defeated the Bucks 131-113 .
Hawks player statistics
Walker 23 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Okongw 21 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Johnson 20 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists; McCollum 18 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists; Daniels 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists; Lissace 12 points, 4 rebounds; Gay 8 points, 5 rebounds; Landale 8 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists
Bucks player statistics
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; Kyle Kuzma had 16 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Dieng had 14 points and 4 rebounds; Rollins had 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 12 assists; Portis had 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Thomas had 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Turner had 8 points and 3 rebounds; Green had 7 points; and Sims had 4 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists.
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