Two great players Lead Jazz Victory Over Bucks to Continue Hot Streak.
Markkanen reflected on the difficulty of maintaining a large lead, acknowledging the Bucks’ expected rally but praising the Jazz’s poise and determination to secure the win.
“That’s a good win,” Markkanen said. “It’s not easy to lead by 30. It’s hard to keep that up. We knew that they were going to make a run at some point, and really still stay poised and really grind it out, it was a good win.”
Milwaukee missed the presence of guard Damian Lillard, who averages 25.1 points per game and was out for personal reasons. Khris Middleton and Malik Beasley added 23 and 17 points for the Bucks, respectively.
Antetokounmpo emphasized the importance of unity and continuous improvement despite the current challenges. The Bucks, who faced a substantial halftime deficit of 77-46, fought back in the third quarter, scoring 44 points to close the gap to 100-90 entering the final period.
The Bucks initiated a comeback with a 15-4 run in the third quarter, but ultimately, Antetokounmpo recognized the need for better three-point defense and overall…