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Porter Powers Nets’ First Win as Bucks Split Back-to-Back After Giannis Buzzer-Beater

Brooklyn capitalized after Cam Thomas exited with hamstring tightness.

Overview

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo hit a 17-foot buzzer-beater in Indianapolis to lift Milwaukee over Indiana 117-115, finishing with 33 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.
  • Pacers fans booed former franchise center Myles Turner throughout his return after his July move to Milwaukee, as he logged nine points, seven rebounds and five blocks.
  • On the second night of a back-to-back, Toronto routed Milwaukee 128-100, limiting Antetokounmpo to 22 points while Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett scored 23 apiece.
  • The Raptors combined hot perimeter shooting with disciplined defense, hitting 17 of 28 from three and building a lead that swelled to more than 30 points.
  • Michael Porter Jr. delivered 32 points and 11 rebounds in Brooklyn’s 112-103 win at Indiana, sealing it with a late three-point play as the Nets earned their first victory after an 0-7 start.