The Milwaukee Bucks (3-0, 2-0 Home) host the New York Knicks (3-1, 0-1 Away) on Friday in a clash of teams out to extend winning streaks. New York squeaked by the Charlotte Hornets 134-131 in overtime at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, their third win in a row. Jalen Brunson was a top performer with 27 points, 13 assists, and seven rebounds.
Milwaukee won their third in a row on Wednesday at Fiserv Forum, beating the Brooklyn Nets 110-99. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks, carrying the team. Milwaukee won three out of four games between the teams last season, including a 123-108 triumph in their last meeting at Fiserv Forum on January 28, their third straight head-to-head victory.
Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 38 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists. Evan Fournier had 25 points and seven rebounds in defeat. The Knicks have been led early this season by Julius Randle (20.3 ppg), Brunson (20.0), and RJ Barrett (17.8). Randle also has grabbed 8.8 rebounds per game, while Brunson has dished 8.5 assists per game, sixth-most in the league.
Antetokounmpo (36.0 ppg) has powered the Bucks’ offense. He has the top scoring average in the league. Antetokounmpo also has pulled down 13.0 rebounds per game, second-most in the league. Jrue Holiday has tallied 7.3 assists per game.The Knicks are 2-6 in eight trips to Fiserv Forum.
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