The Bucks had a plan to make the second-year Spurs phenom uncomfortable. Antetokounmpo and his teammates executed that plan to perfection.
Although Wembanyama ate humble stew on Wednesday, his team remains afloat in the Western Conference NBA Play-In Tier as the 10th seed. However, San Antonio can't afford to play inferior to its opponents, as the Sacramento Kings have the same 18-19 record.
A trio of Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez paved the way for the Bucks, finishing with a combined 73 points. Lopez connected from beyond the arc five times and Lillard four, while Antetokounmpo grabbed 16 rebounds and dished out eight assists.
The Milwaukee Bucks react to AJ Green's dunk attempt vs. San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 8, 2024 at Fiserv Forum.
On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs lost their third game in a row, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105. The Bucks held Victor Wembanyama to just ten points and ten rebounds, and the Spurs were led by Keldon Johnson's 24 bench points.
San Antonio's journey back to NBA contention hits another setback after a tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Discover three stats that highlight their struggles
The New Orleans Pelicans' future has never been less certain as Zion Williamson returns from his latest injury amid a lost season.
Bucks injury report vs Magic: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paolo Banchero updates
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Magic-Bucks Injury Report: Who's In, Who's Out as Banchero Returns
Bucks hold off Magic in Paolo Banchero's return
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds, helping lead the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-106 win over the Orlando Magic.
Khris Middleton scores 8
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Is Khris Middleton playing vs. Magic after recent benching?
Khris Middleton scores 8 while coming off bench in Bucks win
Khris Middleton came off the bench to score eight points in 21 minutes and the Milwaukee Bucks won their second consecutive game after losing four of five, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night.
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Doc Rivers explains why the Bucks are benching Khris Middleton despite his impressive numbers as a starter
The 2020s have been a decade of rebuilding for the San Antonio Spurs. After their immense success between 1999 and 2014, the Spurs found their team in a sunken place, cemented by the departure of Kawhi Leonard in 2018.
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