Damian Lillard led the Milwaukee Bucks past the Toronto Raptors with a commanding 128-104 victory on Monday night. The All-Star guard scored 25 points, including 15 in the third quarter, to help the Bucks secure their 18th win of the season.
Milwaukee, coming off a stretch of four losses in five games, controlled the matchup from the start. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed his fourth triple-double of the season with 11 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, despite briefly leaving the game for stitches on his right pinkie.
The Bucks’ depth played a crucial role, outscoring the Raptors’ bench 63-24. Bobby Portis chipped in with 20 points, while Gary Trent Jr. added 17 against his former team. Brook Lopez contributed 16 points.
Toronto, now 8-28 on the season, struggled offensively, shooting just 9-for-35 from beyond the arc. The Raptors hit only four three-pointers through the first three quarters. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 25 points, while Scottie Barnes added 21 in his first game alongside new starters Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl.
Milwaukee showcased its defensive and offensive balance, holding Toronto to just 45.1% shooting while making 57.3% of their own shots. The Bucks also dominated from deep, hitting 22 three-pointers compared to Toronto’s nine.
Toronto has now lost 13 of its last 14 games. The trio of Barrett, Barnes, and Poeltl showed flashes of chemistry but failed to overcome Milwaukee’s firepower. Bench contributions from Jamal Shead and Ja’Kobe Walter provided some support, but the Raptors were unable to close the gap.
Khris Middleton missed the game for Milwaukee due to an ankle injury, ending his eight-game streak of appearances. Despite his absence, the Bucks relied on their depth, with notable contributions from Ryan Rollins and AJ Green.
