A shorthanded Bucks fell against Raptors

Toronto Raptors overcame a short-handed Milwaukee Bucks with ease to enjoy a 117-111 win at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. Pascal Siakam had 33 points while OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr chipped in 22 points each with no Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mike Budenholzer to stop them. Raptors improved their record to 18-17 in the season and overpowered Milwaukee who forced a late rally but was unsuccessful.

Apart from the NBA Finals MVP, and the coach Grayson Allen, George Hill, and Pat Connaughton also missed the match on Wednesday leaving everything up to Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, and the side. Middleton scored 25 points and got some help from Jordan Nwora who went 17 points with Jrue Holiday and DeMarcus Cousins each contributing 15. Things went well in the first half for Bucks who enjoyed a 15 point lead but Toronto cut that down and tied the match to 85 each and pushed for a win later despite Bucks’ best efforts.