Key Takeaways:
- Brandon Ingram scored 29 points as Toronto defeated Milwaukee 111-105 on Thursday night
- The Bucks played a fifth consecutive game without Giannis Antetokounmpo, while Toronto were missing RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl
- Milwaukee have now lost 12 of their last 15 games and will face 11 road fixtures in their next 14 contests
Match Overview
Brandon Ingram registered 29 points and Scottie Barnes contributed 24 as the Toronto Raptors secured a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in Milwaukee. This win marked a second straight road success for the Raptors, following their 106-96 triumph at Miami on Monday, allowing them to bounce back from a four-game losing streak.
Team News and Player Contributions
The Bucks continued to be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for a fifth game running as the two-time MVP recovers from a right calf strain. Additionally, Milwaukee were missing Kyle Kuzma due to illness. Toronto were also without RJ Barrett (knee sprain) and Jakob Poeltl (lower back).
Sandro Mamukelashvili bolstered Toronto’s effort with 18 points, while Barnes added 11 rebounds to his 24-point tally. Jamal Shead and Immanuel Quickley delivered 11 and 10 assists respectively, further contributing to the Raptors’ offensive output.
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For Milwaukee, Bobby Portis posted 24 points and 12 rebounds, Kevin Porter Jr. recorded 22 points accompanied by 13 assists and seven turnovers, and Myles Turner tallied 21 points.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | Toronto Raptors | 29 | 8 | 3 |
| Scottie Barnes | Toronto Raptors | 24 | 11 | 2 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | Toronto Raptors | 18 | 7 | 2 |
| Jamal Shead | Toronto Raptors | 8 | 2 | 11 |
| Immanuel Quickley | Toronto Raptors | 9 | 6 | 10 |
| Bobby Portis | Milwaukee Bucks | 24 | 12 | 0 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | Milwaukee Bucks | 22 | 4 | 13 |
| Myles Turner | Milwaukee Bucks | 21 | 6 | 2 |
Game Flow and Decisive Moments
Milwaukee, having trailed by as many as 11 points during the first half, briefly seized the lead at 59-57 after Bobby Portis connected on a three-pointer with 10:46 remaining in the third quarter. However, Toronto responded swiftly, as Barnes drove to the basket, completed the layup, drew a foul, and converted their first free throw of the contest just 48 seconds later, reclaiming the advantage for the Raptors.
The Raptors maintained their lead for the remainder of the game. Gradey Dick extended Toronto’s margin to 89-80 with a three-pointer at the 9:30 mark in the fourth quarter. The Bucks attempted to respond with a 3-pointer from Portis shrinking the deficit to 91-88 with 7:34 left, but Toronto responded with a 10-3 run to restore a 10-point cushion.
Kevin Porter Jr. trimmed the lead to 101-96 with 2:28 left, but Immanuel Quickley netted consecutive baskets, effectively quashing Milwaukee’s late rally.
Upcoming Fixtures
- The Raptors will host Boston on Saturday
- The Bucks will travel to Minnesota on Sunday
