Milwaukee nearly pulled out the rare wire - to - wire win here, as they led for over 46 minutes of this game. Memphis is not known for their shooting and they relied on it too heavily here, as they took 30 three - point attempts, making just six in the loss. No player on Memphis surpassed 18 points, seven rebounds or six assists in their defeat. Vince Carter turned back the clock, as he scored 17 points in a season - high 34 minutes. Michael Beasley played similarly for the Bucks, as he scored a season - high 19 points off the bench. Giannis Antetokounmpo is quietly vying for MVP status in the east, as he dropped 27 points, six rebounds, five assists, four steals and four blocks in this win. He is now averaging 21 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks a game this season.
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