The Atlanta Hawks(13-30) were fresh after the upset win against the 76ers and were ready to face off against the second best team in the east Milwaukee Bucks(30-12) led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and lost 114-133. The game was not close from the beggining, the Bucks scorers was too much to handle for the Hawks and Milwaukee took off. After the 2 quarters the Bucks had 9 point advantage, even tough they lost the rebounds battle by 16 boards and Giannis only had 1 rebound after the 2 quarters. Giannis led the Bucks in scoring with 33points after missing one game with an injury, Khris Middleton had 17 points with 11 rebounds. Eric Bledsoe scored 24 points and dished 10 assists. The Bucks are the only remaining team in the league not to drop a back to back losses. For the Hawks, Taurean Prince returned after missing 18 games with an ankle injury, Kent Bazemore did not play. Rookie Trae Young led the way for the Hawks with 26 points along with 10 rebounds. It was first time coach Budenholzer returned to the Hawks arena after leaving the team in the summer. Coach commented this after the game and he is happy with the Bucks, but told that he had a great run with the Hawks in the last 5 seasons. The Bucks improved to 30-12 and this is second best record in the east, behind the Toronto Raptors.
Notable players: Hawks: T. Young 26PTS, 10REB, D.Bambry 18PTS, 7REB. Bucks: G.Antetokounmpo 33PTS, 6REB, 4AST, K.Middleton 17PTS, 11REB, E.Bledsoe 24PTS, 10AST.
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