The Milwaukee Bucks were able to establish they are still very dominant by defeating the Brooklyn Nets on opening night by 127-104.
Apart from receiving their championship rings right in front of them, the Bucks won by a big margin and dismissed all doubts about their fluke 7 game series last season. Check out the highlights!
The pre-game was very memorable for the Milwaukee Bucks. Their MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo received a huge ovation from fans as he walked over to don his championship ring. Finally, their banners is up in the rafters!
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The Bucks were feasting on the offensive glass as soon as the game began. They had four rebounds and led 10-6 8 minutes into the first quarter. Khris Middleton shooting from way far from the arc was one to watch.
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The Milwaukee Bucks completely dominated the first quarter. With three minutes left to play, the Bucks were up 31-15, Giannis Antetokounmpo already had 13 points, 8 rebounds, along with this solid block on Nicolas Claxton.
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Patty Mills helps the Brooklyn Nets somewhat keep up Mills had 9 points on 3-for-3 shooting from long range. By the end of the first quarter, the Bucks were up by twelve, with a score of 37-25. And there is Harden heading towards the hoop.
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The Bucks continued to pour down buckets from the long-range and on several occasions, Nets players failed to return to defense, leaving teammates to play 4-on-5. But Harden is firing on the offense with 15 points by now. The second quarter ends with 66-59, Bucks lead.
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The Bucks open the third quarter with another basket as Giannis finds Allen for a triple. With 6 minutes to play, the Bucks are leading the way 81-70.
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Remember Ben Simmons was brutally mocked after missing an open-wide dunk and passing the ball instead? Well, looks like Blake Griffin was inspired and pulled off the same, which ended with the Bucks getting possession and getting another three-pointer in.
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Giannis was just on fire. He has 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, halfway through third. And although Kevin Durant tries to keep up, the Bucks still have the edge over them despite Jrue Holiday out for the night. The third quarter ends with 97-85, in favour of Bucks.
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Patty Mills continued to be hot on the floor entering the fourth quarter. He was 7-for-7 from long range. But thanks to Giannis' 32 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists, it was game over for the Nets. What an opening night for the reigning champions.
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