NO GIANNIS, NO PROBLEM.
Despite not having superstar Giannis Antentokounmpo due to a left Achilles tendinitis, the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a furious comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers, 113-106, at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday (PHL time).
James Harden started on a strong note, giving the Clippers a double-digit lead heading in the second quarter.
UNO….SPLASH👌 pic.twitter.com/pC0ppbQ1cX
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 5, 2024
Despite Damian Lillard's impressive performance in the first half, the Clippers managed to maintain the lead they established in the opening frame.
The Clippers maintained their lead throughout the third quarter, seemingly poised to secure the victory.
Trailing for most of the match, the Bucks erupted for 40 points in the fourth quarter, while limiting the Clippers to just 25.
The Bucks snatched victory in the crucial moments with consecutive clutch baskets, including a huge three-pointer by Bobby Portis, rallying from behind to seal the win.
BOBBY. BOBBY. BOBBY. pic.twitter.com/6VGAXS7Bfv
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 5, 2024
Lillard led the Bucks to the huge win with 41 big points to go along with four rebounds and four assists.
Big game Dame.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 5, 2024
41 PTS | 4 AST | 4 REB | 4 3PM pic.twitter.com/0LDe64VZp2
Portis contributed 28 points, 14 of which came in the fourth quarter, while achieving a season-high of 16 rebounds.
Harden and Paul George finished with 29 points apiece for the Clippers.
With the win, the Bucks remain unbeaten since the All-Star break as they move to 41-21 in the Eastern Conference.
The Clippers, on the other hand, remain at fourth place in the West with a 39-21 record.
