San Antonio Spurs News: Defending Champs Beat Bucks After Weak Performance Against Knicks
After a terrible game against the New York Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs managed to get things going once more after they beat the Milwaukee Bucks last night. Six Spurs players finished in double figures to keep the young Bucks team at bay, 114-103.
Danny Green led all scorers with his 20 points, and he added eight rebounds as well. The pair of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker combined for 34 points, helping San Antonio win eight of its last 10 games.
The Bucks had six players in double figures as well, led by rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo's 19 points, nine boards, three assists, and two blocked shots.
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The Spurs shot well from the field, 50 percent, and drained 8 out of 20 3-point shots. They only shot 3 of 14 the other day against the Knicks.
"It's basketball, not magic," coach Gregg Popovich said. "You have to do things consistently and well more than the other team for the 48 minutes."
San Antonio led from the get-go and established a nine-point lead at the half, 63-54. The Spurs continued their momentum with a 13-3 spurt to begin the third period, leading by double figures as the fourth quarter began.
Antetokounmpo made some tough shots in the beginning of the fourth to cut the Spurs' lead to 11, with 6:43 remaining.
However, two solid plays from Duncan sealed the deal for San Antonio, who will host the Boston Celtics on Friday.
"(Popovich) is always going to have his guys ready," Bucks coach Jasod Kidd said. "They are the world champs. (The Spurs) move the ball as well as anyone. They shot the 3 extremely well and they have seen everything."
Milwaukee will next face the Brooklyn Nets, also on Friday.
