Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks blow double digit fourth quarter lead against Jazz

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Jazz 123, Bucks 108
– Antetokounmpo 33pts/7reb/13ast
– Portis 27pts/7reb/3stl
– Beasley 16pts/3reb/2ast
– Lillard 12pts/6ast
The Bucks were outscored 40-13 in the fourth quarter.
They are now 33-17 on the season. – 10:26 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Giannis spin and SLAM 😤
Bucks lead the Jazz midway through the fourth quarter.
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/dYDxHxv3ej – 10:05 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
While Giannis Antetokounmpo was getting wherever he wanted against the Mavericks and scoring, it’s been about creating for others tonight against the Jazz.
He’s up to 27 points, five rebounds and 11 assists on the night. – 9:43 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Collin Sexton and Malik Beasley got into it after Giannis was hit in the face 😬
(via @BallySportWI)
pic.twitter.com/Ldhahapa9Q – 9:41 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Collin Sexton just got called for a loose ball after he pulled Giannis Antetokounmpo into the stanchion after he could not complete the dunk attempt on Antetokounmpo. – 9:26 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Half: Bucks 63, Jazz 53
– Antetokounmpo 18pts/4reb/7ast
– Portis 15pts/2reb
– Beasley 10pts/3reb
– Green 10pts/3reb – 9:09 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
First half done: The Jazz trail the Bucks 63-53…..Giannis was wonderful in the second quarter. He has 18 and 7 assists and 4 rebounds – 9:09 PM

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
To me: Sexton uses legitimate basketball move on drive on Giannis, Beasley thought Sexton elbowed Giannis in the face and looked to retaliate. Beasley, to me, a clear ejection. – 9:05 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Collin Sexton dropped Giannis Antetokounmpo attacking the rim then stood over him and pounded his chest.
Former Jazzman Malik Beasley beelined it and hit Sexton with a cheap shot and some shoving between the teams followed. – 9:03 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
So, Sexton scored on Giannis and Giannis appears to go down from an elbow? And then Beasley and Sexton get tangled up and now we are reviewing the play for a hostile act – 9:03 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo is down on the floor after that drive from Collin Sexton.
The way he fell would suggest he took a shot to the face, but there has not been a replay in arena quite yet. – 9:03 PM

Sarah Todd @NBASarah
So Sexton just shook Giannis after taking him on iso and got a bucket and running back down the court Malik Beasley of all people decides to check Sexton…. – 9:02 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Basically, the Jazz just didn’t play well. But also, Giannis is one of the best players in the world, and he just decided to take the game over on both ends of the floor – 8:47 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
The second quarter has gone very poorly for Utah. Bucks on a 19-2 run and lead 45-34.
Giannis has 14 points and AJ Green has 10 on three 3s for the Bucks. – 8:47 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Giannis discarded, arm barred, traveled and STILL got the call against Kessler.
I’m in awe lol – 8:42 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
With 6:30 left in the first quarter, the Jazz lead, 16-15.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 8 points on 3-of-3 shooting from the field and 2-of-2 shooting from the free throw line thus far. – 8:19 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jordan Walsh left the court with the game ball after scoring his first NBA points.
Attn: Giannis – 8:09 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
2/4 Starting Lineups:
BUCKS
F Jae Crowder
F Giannis Antetokounmpo
C Bobby Portis
G Malik Beasley
G Damian Lillard
JAZZ
F Simone Fontecchio
F Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins
G Collin Sexton
G Kris Dunn – 7:36 PM

Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Doc Rivers said Lillard and Giannis are game time decisions tonight.
He said he “thinks” they’ll go. – 6:32 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
After a rousing victory in Dallas last night the Milwaukee #Bucks have a full injury report for tonight v. the #Jazz
What are GiannisAntetokounmpo & Damian Lillard’s new injuries?
🚫Khris Middleton & Lopez ruled out
🧑‍💻A new coach was hired on Jan. 30 jsonline.com/story/sports/n… – 3:41 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Here is the Bucks injury report vs. Utah:
Probable
G. Antetokounmpo – right knee patella tendinitis
Jackson Jr. – right wrist sprain
Questionable
Lillard – left ankle sprain
Out
B. Lopez – personal reasons
Middleton – right knee injury management
Washington Jr. – two-way – 2:50 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
An outstanding Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Doc Rivers his first win in Milwaukee by beating Luka Doncic’s Dallas with a 48-point night 🇬🇷
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:24 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
A fascinating duel between two Europeans 👏
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo – 48 PTS | 10 AST | 54 EFF
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic – 40 PTS | 11 AST | 34 EFF pic.twitter.com/VhwuQEhRRr – 3:12 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic starred in the game of the night
🇬🇷 48 PTS, 6 REB, 10 AST
🇸🇮 40 PTS, 9 REB, 11 AST
Milwaukee won 129-117 pic.twitter.com/IWlc9Z95t2 – 2:52 AM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
1⃣Doc Rivers wins first game with the #Bucks as Milwaukee rallies to beat Mavericks, 129-117
🔥🔥 Giannis Antetokounmpo & Damian Lillard combine for 78
🕸Second half trap on Luka
🔀 1st & 2nd QTR change keys win
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via ⁦@journalsentinel⁩ – 1:26 AM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic said he “felt a pop” in his already sore right ankle when it got twisted under him and Giannis Antetokounmpo landed on him. “We’ll see tomorrow.”
Ankle strength/flexibility is an emphasis of Doncic’s conditioning work. “So it’s better than if I did it last year.” – 12:52 AM

Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
It all starts from the defense. Then the offense comes easier 💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/9lw8cfqOt1 – 12:11 AM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Doc Rivers: “I thought Dame and Giannis were aggressive and moved the ball at the same time tonight. And when they play like that, everybody gets involved.” – 12:04 AM

Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Great (and much-needed!) Bucks comeback win. Giannis was relentless and fantastic on both ends, Dame was great (after early turnovers). Bucks went small by necessity and junked it up against Luka and it eventually worked well enough with a very un-Bucks-like 21 forced turnovers. – 11:32 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks’ lose big lead and the game against Milwaukee as Giannis goes off for 48. Here’s the quick recap:
mavs.com/mavs-lose-to-b… – 11:09 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Giannis and Dame tonight 🔥
Giannis: 48 PTS | 10 AST | 5 STL
Dame: 30 PTS | 5 3 PM | 8 AST
The Bucks get the W vs. the Mavs 💪 pic.twitter.com/jM4H9BoxnK – 11:06 PM