Clippers Defeat Bucks in OT, 128-126
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks in overtime, 128-126, at Staples Center on Saturday.

While there were only nine ties and six lead changes in this game, it took an overtime session to determine a winner. Lou Williams was the hero, as he hit a game-winning floater with just 1.3 seconds remaining to win the game for the Clippers. Free-throw shooting was critical, with Los Angeles connecting on 22-of-27 while Milwaukee hit just 16-of-23. The Clippers also outshot the Bucks from the field and from three-point range. The Clippers bench played a huge factor too, outscoring the Bucks bench, 52-27. Los Angeles also did a good job of cleaning up the glass, winning the defensive rebounding differential, 44-37.

The Bucks (9-3) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he tallied 27 points, 18 rebounds, four assists, five steals and two blocks on 11-of-19 from the field. Malcolm Brogdon totaled 23 points, four rebounds and three assists. Brook Lopez accrued 20 points, four rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Eric Bledsoe finished with 15 points, five rebounds and five assists while Khris Middleton generated 14 points, three rebounds and five assists.

The Clippers (7-5) leading scorer came off the bench, as Montrezl Harrell provided 26 points and nine boards on 9-of-12 shooting. Lou Williams finished with 12 points, five rebounds and 10 assists. Patrick Beverley led the starters with 21 points, five rebounds and three assists on 7-of-11 from the field. Tobias Harris collected 20 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

Milwaukee plays again on Sunday, as they travel to face the Denver Nuggets. As for Los Angeles, they play host to the Golden State Warriors on Monday for their next outing.
Posted on: 11/10/2018 3:22 PM
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