Bucks 44, Pelicans 37: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Milwaukee Bucks (21-8) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (11-11) at Smoothie King Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Monday December 19, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks 44, New Orleans Pelicans 37 (Q2 07:53)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Giannis picking up two early fouls has been notable because he’s been forced to pull back a couple times and not commit to a contest of a #Pelicans shot in the paint. Zion gets to the hoop for a pair of layups to crack the scoring column – 8:47 PM
Giannis picking up two early fouls has been notable because he’s been forced to pull back a couple times and not commit to a contest of a #Pelicans shot in the paint. Zion gets to the hoop for a pair of layups to crack the scoring column – 8:47 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jose Alvarado is incredulous a foul was called there. Replay seems to show a clean steal of Holiday… – 8:47 PM
Jose Alvarado is incredulous a foul was called there. Replay seems to show a clean steal of Holiday… – 8:47 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Ingles to Giannis lob play. I’m fairly certain we will see plenty of that moving forward. – 8:45 PM
Ingles to Giannis lob play. I’m fairly certain we will see plenty of that moving forward. – 8:45 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson just made Jrue Holiday look like his feet were in cement on that spin move. #Wow – 8:45 PM
Zion Williamson just made Jrue Holiday look like his feet were in cement on that spin move. #Wow – 8:45 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored eight straight points to open the second quarter and the #Bucks lead 38-27. – 8:42 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored eight straight points to open the second quarter and the #Bucks lead 38-27. – 8:42 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Devonte’ Graham 3-pointers by month, and it includes his first attempt against the Bucks:
October: 12-26 (46.2%)
November: 22-57 (38.6%)
December: 4-23 (17.4%) – 8:41 PM
Devonte’ Graham 3-pointers by month, and it includes his first attempt against the Bucks:
October: 12-26 (46.2%)
November: 22-57 (38.6%)
December: 4-23 (17.4%) – 8:41 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo picks up his second foul in the early minutes of the second quarter. – 8:40 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo picks up his second foul in the early minutes of the second quarter. – 8:40 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Just utter distaste on Hernangomez’s face after he gets called for blocking foul and-one by Giannis. Not sure what defender can do on plays like that – 8:40 PM
Just utter distaste on Hernangomez’s face after he gets called for blocking foul and-one by Giannis. Not sure what defender can do on plays like that – 8:40 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans trail the Bucks 30-27. Milwaukee’s wall held Zion Williamson to a single shot attempt. Half of New Orleans’ 24 field goal attempts came from 3-point range, but Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum didn’t shoot a single one. – 8:38 PM
Pelicans trail the Bucks 30-27. Milwaukee’s wall held Zion Williamson to a single shot attempt. Half of New Orleans’ 24 field goal attempts came from 3-point range, but Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum didn’t shoot a single one. – 8:38 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Bucks 30, Pelicans 27
Valanciuans 15 pts (6-8 FG), 6 rebs
McCollum 2 pts, 4 assts
Williamson 0 pts, 2 rebs, 3 assts – 8:37 PM
End of the 1st: Bucks 30, Pelicans 27
Valanciuans 15 pts (6-8 FG), 6 rebs
McCollum 2 pts, 4 assts
Williamson 0 pts, 2 rebs, 3 assts – 8:37 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks lead 30-27 after one in New Orleans. Eight different players have scored. Jonas Valančiūnas leads all scorers with 15 points for the #Pelicans – 8:36 PM
#Bucks lead 30-27 after one in New Orleans. Eight different players have scored. Jonas Valančiūnas leads all scorers with 15 points for the #Pelicans – 8:36 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Joe Ingles is checking in for his first NBA action since tearing his ACL on Jan. 30, 2022.
His first assignment is guarding fellow Australian Dyson Daniels. – 8:34 PM
Joe Ingles is checking in for his first NBA action since tearing his ACL on Jan. 30, 2022.
His first assignment is guarding fellow Australian Dyson Daniels. – 8:34 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Joe Ingles checks in for the #Bucks with 52 seconds left in the first quarter. – 8:34 PM
Joe Ingles checks in for the #Bucks with 52 seconds left in the first quarter. – 8:34 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jevon Carter blocks CJ McCollum, then assists Bobby Portis on the other end. Carter has two steals also so far. – 8:33 PM
Jevon Carter blocks CJ McCollum, then assists Bobby Portis on the other end. Carter has two steals also so far. – 8:33 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jonas Valančiūnas with 15 points (3-5 from 3⃣) in the first quarter so far 🙌 pic.twitter.com/k6Gfxnughc – 8:27 PM
Jonas Valančiūnas with 15 points (3-5 from 3⃣) in the first quarter so far 🙌 pic.twitter.com/k6Gfxnughc – 8:27 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
This is game No. 30 for Jonas Valanciunas this year.
He’s got 15 points in the first quarter.
He’s only had more than 15 for a whole game just seven times this season. – 8:27 PM
This is game No. 30 for Jonas Valanciunas this year.
He’s got 15 points in the first quarter.
He’s only had more than 15 for a whole game just seven times this season. – 8:27 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
As expected, Willy Hernangomez in the mix with Larry Nance Jr. sidelined. Valanciunas subs out with 15 pts in 9 minutes – 8:27 PM
As expected, Willy Hernangomez in the mix with Larry Nance Jr. sidelined. Valanciunas subs out with 15 pts in 9 minutes – 8:27 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo is 4-for-4 from the free throw line to start this one. – 8:25 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is 4-for-4 from the free throw line to start this one. – 8:25 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Jonas Valanciunas has 15 points with 5:03 left in the first quarter.
The Bucks have 14
Valanciunas is 3-for-5 from deep – 8:24 PM
Jonas Valanciunas has 15 points with 5:03 left in the first quarter.
The Bucks have 14
Valanciunas is 3-for-5 from deep – 8:24 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jonas Valanciunas has now scored all 15 points for the New Orleans Pelicans in this first quarter!
He’s also hit 3 threes — the same amount of makes from deep that he had for the month of December before this game. – 8:23 PM
Jonas Valanciunas has now scored all 15 points for the New Orleans Pelicans in this first quarter!
He’s also hit 3 threes — the same amount of makes from deep that he had for the month of December before this game. – 8:23 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jonas Valanciunas has scored the Pelicans’ first 15 points of the game. Already hit three 3s. – 8:23 PM
Jonas Valanciunas has scored the Pelicans’ first 15 points of the game. Already hit three 3s. – 8:23 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jonas Valanciunas has 15 points.
The Milwaukee Bucks have 14 points. – 8:23 PM
Jonas Valanciunas has 15 points.
The Milwaukee Bucks have 14 points. – 8:23 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton are the first subs off the bench for the #Bucks – 8:21 PM
Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton are the first subs off the bench for the #Bucks – 8:21 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Zion Williamson had to work to get around Jrue Holiday – who is strong enough to pin him to the baseline. And then, Williamson had to try and squeeze up a reverse around Brook Lopez. It was his 1st shot.
Not every team can throw those kind of defenders at him.
#Bucks lead 14-10. – 8:19 PM
Zion Williamson had to work to get around Jrue Holiday – who is strong enough to pin him to the baseline. And then, Williamson had to try and squeeze up a reverse around Brook Lopez. It was his 1st shot.
Not every team can throw those kind of defenders at him.
#Bucks lead 14-10. – 8:19 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
With Jrue Holiday guarding Zion Williamson, that gives Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez the opportunities to sit in help position — and they’re ready to pounce on every possession.
Most formidable looking 3-man wall of Z’s career. – 8:19 PM
With Jrue Holiday guarding Zion Williamson, that gives Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez the opportunities to sit in help position — and they’re ready to pounce on every possession.
Most formidable looking 3-man wall of Z’s career. – 8:19 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Two quick fouls on Herbert Jones, and he heads to the bench for New Orleans. – 8:17 PM
Two quick fouls on Herbert Jones, and he heads to the bench for New Orleans. – 8:17 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue gets the first bucket of the game tonight. pic.twitter.com/JgZbdveZsy – 8:14 PM
Jrue gets the first bucket of the game tonight. pic.twitter.com/JgZbdveZsy – 8:14 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo & Zion Williamson draw fouls on one another in the opening minutes of this one – #Pelicans lead 8-6 in the early going. – 8:14 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo & Zion Williamson draw fouls on one another in the opening minutes of this one – #Pelicans lead 8-6 in the early going. – 8:14 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
The Pelicans just showed a new opening video before player introductions and it naturally featured Brandon Ingram a ton.
Man, I miss that guy. It feels like we haven’t seen him since training camp! – 8:08 PM
The Pelicans just showed a new opening video before player introductions and it naturally featured Brandon Ingram a ton.
Man, I miss that guy. It feels like we haven’t seen him since training camp! – 8:08 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Big applause for Jrue Holiday in a return to New Orleans. Multiple members of arena staff said they were happy for him to win a championship with the #Bucks this morning during shootaround. – 8:06 PM
Big applause for Jrue Holiday in a return to New Orleans. Multiple members of arena staff said they were happy for him to win a championship with the #Bucks this morning during shootaround. – 8:06 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Jrue Holiday gets a loud cheer when introduced as a starter for the Bucks – 8:05 PM
Jrue Holiday gets a loud cheer when introduced as a starter for the Bucks – 8:05 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
As for the on the court element, #Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said it was fair to consider Middleton “day-to-day” with his right knee soreness. There is hope he can play on this road trip. – 7:45 PM
As for the on the court element, #Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said it was fair to consider Middleton “day-to-day” with his right knee soreness. There is hope he can play on this road trip. – 7:45 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Rookie MarJon Beauchamp starting for the #Bucks tonight in New Orleans. He’s alongside Grayson Allen, Jrue Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo & Brook Lopez. – 7:41 PM
Rookie MarJon Beauchamp starting for the #Bucks tonight in New Orleans. He’s alongside Grayson Allen, Jrue Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo & Brook Lopez. – 7:41 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:41 PM
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:41 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz down 29-21 after 1Q. Bucks and Cavs are really good defensive teams, and the Jazz’s top-5 offense hasn’t been able to operate well against either so far. – 7:36 PM
Jazz down 29-21 after 1Q. Bucks and Cavs are really good defensive teams, and the Jazz’s top-5 offense hasn’t been able to operate well against either so far. – 7:36 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
I don’t know how this one will end up but Zion vs Giannis is just awesome – 7:36 PM
I don’t know how this one will end up but Zion vs Giannis is just awesome – 7:36 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:34 PM
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 7:34 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
The Bucks have historically been one of the tougher teams for Zion.
One of just two teams where he’s shooting below .525 against for his career.
Went 5/19 in his first game vs. Bucks but then 7/13 (.538) and 15/26 (.577) in his next two.
All 3 below his career average (.605). – 7:29 PM
The Bucks have historically been one of the tougher teams for Zion.
One of just two teams where he’s shooting below .525 against for his career.
Went 5/19 in his first game vs. Bucks but then 7/13 (.538) and 15/26 (.577) in his next two.
All 3 below his career average (.605). – 7:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
On Jock Landale, Monty Williams said Landale took a hit in the #Pelicans game and he has a history of concussions going back to #Spurs. – 7:24 PM
On Jock Landale, Monty Williams said Landale took a hit in the #Pelicans game and he has a history of concussions going back to #Spurs. – 7:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams took some plan for Devin Booker (groin soreness), saying he played too many minutes against #Pelicans. #Suns – 7:19 PM
Monty Williams took some plan for Devin Booker (groin soreness), saying he played too many minutes against #Pelicans. #Suns – 7:19 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Hall of Fame respect 🫡
@treymurphy | @Finisher_11 pic.twitter.com/RAEyWRjHTj – 7:12 PM
Hall of Fame respect 🫡
@treymurphy | @Finisher_11 pic.twitter.com/RAEyWRjHTj – 7:12 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Crispy night in the Crescent City 🥶
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/F5OZJHq2pL – 7:10 PM
Crispy night in the Crescent City 🥶
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/F5OZJHq2pL – 7:10 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
This is a big trip for Khris Middleton & his foundation. He partnered w/ The People’s Fundraiser & the #Pelicans @CJ McCollum
to provide Khrismas presents for Milwaukee-based families impacted by the criminal justice system. (1/3) – 7:04 PM
This is a big trip for Khris Middleton & his foundation. He partnered w/ The People’s Fundraiser & the #Pelicans @CJ McCollum
to provide Khrismas presents for Milwaukee-based families impacted by the criminal justice system. (1/3) – 7:04 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bucks started 2022 off with a 136-113 win over the Pelicans behind Giannis’ triple-double.
@betwayusa Game Rewind. pic.twitter.com/x7NqrhIdTW – 7:03 PM
Bucks started 2022 off with a 136-113 win over the Pelicans behind Giannis’ triple-double.
@betwayusa Game Rewind. pic.twitter.com/x7NqrhIdTW – 7:03 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“It’s just no place on the court that this guy does not do damage”
🏀 Eddie Johnson on Devin Booker’s 58 point game against the Pelicans over the weekend #WeAreTheValley
@Eddie Johnson | @TermineRadio pic.twitter.com/6rl2XZiyuM – 6:33 PM
“It’s just no place on the court that this guy does not do damage”
🏀 Eddie Johnson on Devin Booker’s 58 point game against the Pelicans over the weekend #WeAreTheValley
@Eddie Johnson | @TermineRadio pic.twitter.com/6rl2XZiyuM – 6:33 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
One of Willie Green’s encouraging recent messages to #Pelicans players: “We’re not even fully healthy, and you guys are one of the best teams in the league. But we have to be consistent and have a standard every time we step on the floor.” – 6:32 PM
One of Willie Green’s encouraging recent messages to #Pelicans players: “We’re not even fully healthy, and you guys are one of the best teams in the league. But we have to be consistent and have a standard every time we step on the floor.” – 6:32 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Toronto’s defense has ranked DEAD LAST in the NBA since O.G. Anunoby suffered his hip injury. The Raptors WILL get him back tonight vs. the 76ers. He remains second in DPOY odds at +450 on @BodogCA, trailing only Brook Lopez – 6:30 PM
Toronto’s defense has ranked DEAD LAST in the NBA since O.G. Anunoby suffered his hip injury. The Raptors WILL get him back tonight vs. the 76ers. He remains second in DPOY odds at +450 on @BodogCA, trailing only Brook Lopez – 6:30 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Willie Green says Larry Nance Jr. (right Achilles soreness) is OUT for tonight’s game vs the Bucks – 6:24 PM
Willie Green says Larry Nance Jr. (right Achilles soreness) is OUT for tonight’s game vs the Bucks – 6:24 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:16 PM
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:16 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Don’t miss your chance to win a pregame meet and greet with Jayson Tatum and two tickets to our Christmas Day battle against Milwaukee 🎄
Raffle proceeds benefit the Shamrock Foundation. Buy tickets now: https://t.co/IHryiswG9m pic.twitter.com/7JLQ6jpQHH – 6:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to win a pregame meet and greet with Jayson Tatum and two tickets to our Christmas Day battle against Milwaukee 🎄
Raffle proceeds benefit the Shamrock Foundation. Buy tickets now: https://t.co/IHryiswG9m pic.twitter.com/7JLQ6jpQHH – 6:00 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
You only have until tip off to earn your chance in winning a Jaxson Hayes signed ball! Go to the app now 📲
#Pelicans | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/pzK08uVUcH – 5:59 PM
You only have until tip off to earn your chance in winning a Jaxson Hayes signed ball! Go to the app now 📲
#Pelicans | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/pzK08uVUcH – 5:59 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Get ready for tonight’s #Pelicans-Bucks showdown by listening to Monday’s episode of @PodcastPelicans: https://t.co/oqIi8DMDbC pic.twitter.com/ftTSjhHCZ0 – 5:47 PM
Get ready for tonight’s #Pelicans-Bucks showdown by listening to Monday’s episode of @PodcastPelicans: https://t.co/oqIi8DMDbC pic.twitter.com/ftTSjhHCZ0 – 5:47 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s a block party this week!!
Plays of the Week presented by @BMO_US. pic.twitter.com/BcZYINtUDb – 5:47 PM
It’s a block party this week!!
Plays of the Week presented by @BMO_US. pic.twitter.com/BcZYINtUDb – 5:47 PM
Larry Nance Jr @Larrydn22
We’re back at Smoothie King tonight which means we got another gameworn jersey to be auctioned off!!
Anyone interested in a Trey Murphy signed jersey 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/tzTNpqz2en – 5:31 PM
We’re back at Smoothie King tonight which means we got another gameworn jersey to be auctioned off!!
Anyone interested in a Trey Murphy signed jersey 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/tzTNpqz2en – 5:31 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
The #Pelicans host the No. 1 team in the East, the Milwaukee Bucks, tonight at a sold-out @SmoothieKingCtr!
@ErinESummers with a preview
#Pelicans | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/7hIKfgVDeD – 4:27 PM
The #Pelicans host the No. 1 team in the East, the Milwaukee Bucks, tonight at a sold-out @SmoothieKingCtr!
@ErinESummers with a preview
#Pelicans | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/7hIKfgVDeD – 4:27 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Will the Bucks score more or less than 32 points in the first quarter?
📊 @betwayusa pic.twitter.com/ViNF4wCzo4 – 4:03 PM
Will the Bucks score more or less than 32 points in the first quarter?
📊 @betwayusa pic.twitter.com/ViNF4wCzo4 – 4:03 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1976, the @Milwaukee Bucks Swen Nater had 30 points and a franchise-record 33 rebounds.
He’s one of four players since the ABA-NBA merger to record multiple 30-rebound games:
5 – Dennis Rodman
3 – Nater
2 – Moses Malone
2 – Kevin Willis
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 3:35 PM
📅 On this day in 1976, the @Milwaukee Bucks Swen Nater had 30 points and a franchise-record 33 rebounds.
He’s one of four players since the ABA-NBA merger to record multiple 30-rebound games:
5 – Dennis Rodman
3 – Nater
2 – Moses Malone
2 – Kevin Willis
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 3:35 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Defensive issues lead to 24 point blown lead
🏀 Adjustments for the coaching staff to make–scheme and rotations
🏀 Why does Point Zion go away?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/OBl76zArMq – 3:30 PM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Defensive issues lead to 24 point blown lead
🏀 Adjustments for the coaching staff to make–scheme and rotations
🏀 Why does Point Zion go away?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/OBl76zArMq – 3:30 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“It honestly couldn’t have been a better fit”
@ZoraStephenson sat down with Joe Ingles to talk about his return to the court.
Watch full 🎥 https://t.co/g01g2sCWeC pic.twitter.com/dWKWstYNhE – 3:02 PM
“It honestly couldn’t have been a better fit”
@ZoraStephenson sat down with Joe Ingles to talk about his return to the court.
Watch full 🎥 https://t.co/g01g2sCWeC pic.twitter.com/dWKWstYNhE – 3:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Zion with 16 points last night filling in for the injured KAT/Gobert pic.twitter.com/IpAxIzLdGz – 2:55 PM
Zion with 16 points last night filling in for the injured KAT/Gobert pic.twitter.com/IpAxIzLdGz – 2:55 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Tomorrow #NBAAllStar voting begins!! 🗳
Make sure you have your @NBA ID created so you can get voting!!
Set up your NBA ID today:
https://t.co/ubb6L6f2U6 pic.twitter.com/NKV16phvPK – 2:01 PM
Tomorrow #NBAAllStar voting begins!! 🗳
Make sure you have your @NBA ID created so you can get voting!!
Set up your NBA ID today:
https://t.co/ubb6L6f2U6 pic.twitter.com/NKV16phvPK – 2:01 PM