The Milwaukee Bucks could not continue the win streak Monday night in San Antonio. Michael Redd looked like he hadn’t picked up a basketball since his injury against Detroit earlier in the season as he went 1-6 from the charity stripe.
While the Bucks looked flat in the first half, Spurs fan favorite Matt Bonner ignited his team by sinking several three pointers on his way to a 23 point, 6 rebound night. The Bucks ended the half up by two but couldn’t sustain the lead as Tim Duncan and George Hill hit several shots to expand the lead.
Rookie Brandon Jennings looked human as he converted on just 6 of his 21 shots and committed 5 turnovers. Ersan Ilyasova and Hakim Warrick probably should have shot more often as they combined for 35 points while shooting 65% from the field. The Power Forward tandem also converted on all of their combined 8 free throw attempts.
For the majority of the game, the Bucks lacked the energy and discipline on the defensive end that has carried them to their surprising start. Next stop is New Orleans to take on the Chris Paul-less Hornets (6-9, Home 5-2, away 1-7).
Notes:
Andrew Bogut: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Andrew Bogut is eyeing an early return and will be out anywhere from four to eleven games, depending on how his body responds during recovery.
(LRMaM) Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is still listed as day to day.
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