Dec 8, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) tries to get past Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) and Brooklyn Nets guard Shake Milton (7) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images
The Milwaukee Bucks got a needed win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and here are a few studs and duds from the contest.
Trent will return to action Friday after missing Milwaukee's previous three contests due to a left hip flexor strain. The 25-year-old guard is averaging 11.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 22.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
Trent (hip) closed with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 25 minutes during Friday's 130-112 win over the Raptors.
The Milwaukee Bucks acquire two veteran shooters and a veteran center in this proposed trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Milwaukee looks to extend its three-game home win streak with a victory against Toronto. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.
The Milwaukee Bucks look to win their third in a row and for the sixth time in seven games tonight vs. the Toronto Raptors.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard dominate
The Milwaukee Bucks won their fourth straight game behind 32-point effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo, beating the 76ers 123-109.
Beauchamp is averaging just 6.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances, so his absence shouldn't significantly impact Milwaukee's rotation ... Khris Middleton and Gary Trent are candidates ...
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) — Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 35 points and 13 rebounds as Milwaukee defeated Toronto 130-112 on Friday at Fiserv Forum. Damian Lillard scored 26 and grabbed eight boards. Bobby Portis added 15, Khris Middleton scored 13, and Gary Trent Junior dropped 10; all three doing their work off the bench.
Rollins’ rise is a testament to his hard work and readiness. He’s taken advantage of every opportunity to prove himself, and the Bucks have been better for it. His defensive versatility and offensive efficiency make him an indispensable part of a team looking to contend for a title.