The Milwaukee Bucks delivered a thrilling victory on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum, edging out the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.
In the closing seconds, with the Cavs down by two, Dennis Schroder made a daring drive to the basket. His lay-up attempt fell short, but Jarrett Allen grabbed the offensive rebound and appeared to have sent the game into overtime with his putback. However, after a tense review, Allen's basket was waved off, sealing the win for Milwaukee and igniting celebrations among the home crowd.
The Bucks showcased a well-rounded offensive performance, with contributions coming from every corner of the roster. Under the guidance of Doc Rivers, seven players hit double figures.
Kevin Porter Jr. led the charge with 20 points, shooting an efficient 10/16 from the field. Ryan Rollins chipped in with 18 points, and Kyle Kuzma added 17 to the tally.
The bench was equally impactful, as Jericho Sims posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, including four crucial offensive boards, while Bobby Portis added 10 points.
Milwaukee's prowess from beyond the arc was on full display, as they connected on 19 of their 45 three-point attempts, a key factor in their victory.
The excitement extended beyond the court, with Bucks fans lighting up social media. One fan exclaimed, "Amazing win!
Let’s continue on this momentum." Another added, "Holy stressful but KPJ always got us."
The enthusiasm was palpable, with comments like "What a game tonight!! Bucks fans showed out in crunch time just like the players did!
Let’s go Bucks 🦌!!!!" capturing the spirit of the night.
With back-to-back wins, the Bucks are riding high and their fans are dreaming big. As one supporter put it, "Good win boys.
We’re making a run for the play-in’s." The energy in Milwaukee is electric, and the Bucks are proving they’re a force to be reckoned with.