Damian Lillard scored 26 points and dished out eight assists as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night. The Bucks, now 19-16, secured their second consecutive win after enduring a rough patch, having dropped four of their previous five games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a dominant performance with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists, while Brook Lopez added 22 points, including 17 in the first half. AJ Green and Gary Trent Jr. came off the bench to contribute 14 points each, helping Milwaukee maintain their playoff position in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Spurs, now 18-19, were led by Keldon Johnson’s 24 points and 11 rebounds. Chris Paul added 18 points and seven assists, while Harrison Barnes and Devin Vassell contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively. Victor Wembanyama recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, along with three blocks.
Milwaukee’s defense held San Antonio to 36.8% shooting from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc. The Spurs struggled to find offensive rhythm, with no player reaching double figures in the first half.
Jeremy Sochan missed the game for San Antonio due to a back injury, further weakening their starting lineup.
The Bucks shot 47.8% overall and an impressive 45.2% from deep.
