LOS ANGELES: The Milwaukee Bucks, who have the NBA’s best record, continued their drive to clinch home-court advantage in the playoffs with a 126-106 win over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Thursday (Friday in Manila). Khris Middleton tallied 28 points and eight rebounds for the Bucks, who have won 15 of their last 17 games. The Bucks led 70-41 at halftime as Antetokounmpo powered the offence with 19 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Antetokounmpo had 10 points and eight rebounds during the first eight minutes, and the Bucks led 32-18 at the end of the first quarter. Antetokounmpo was back in action against the Pistons after missing the last two Bucks’ games because of the birth of his first child.

Source: Manila Times February 21, 2020 17:03 UTC