Antetokounmpo guides Milwaukee past Portland
Antetokounmpo guides Milwaukee past Portland
his 16th career triple-double — notching double figures in three key statistical categories — midway through the third quarter despite a slow start shooting. “I couldn’t get going offensively,” Antetokounmpo said.
“Shots weren’t falling and they were showing a lot of crowds. I tried to find my teammates and they were in the right spots. They were able to knock down shots, drive the ball hard to roll hard. That’s why I was able to get 15 assists. I just did
half of the work and my teammates did the rest,” the NBA Most Valuable Player added.
Brandon Ingram scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and JJ Redick scored 26 points, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 124-121 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. PELICANS TOO HOT FOR
PHOENIX SUNS
Jrue Holiday had 23 points and nine assists for the Pelicans, who earned their third straight win.
E’Twaun Moore added a season-high 19 points.
Ingram’s drive and strong finish at the rim while being fouled helped New Orleans open a 122115 lead with 1:25 to play.
Holiday missed two free throws with 0.5 seconds to play, giving the Suns a chance to tie after a quick timeout. But the Suns couldn’t get a good shot up.
Kelly Oubre Jr. led Phoenix with 25 points in its third consecutive loss. Devin Booker had 19 for the short-handed Suns, who were without starting center Aron Baynes and starting point guard Ricky Rubio.
The Pelicans held the lead in the fourth quarter from start to finish. Phoenix got as close as two points down at 117-115 with 2:22 remaining.
Ingram then made a turnaround jumper before his big three-point play, helping New Orleans pull away again.
The Pelicans made their first 10 shots of the third quarter to take an 83-76 lead.