Damian Lillard had a monster game to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo, averaging 30.8 points and 11.2 rebounds, was out with left hamstring soreness.
BUCKS WIN! pic.twitter.com/ewNlu2M6YJ
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He missed just his fourth game of the season and first since March 4, when he was out with Achilles tendinitis.
Bucks make light work of Phoenix without Giannis
Phoenix trailed 109-94 after three quarters, but closed within 122-115 on a lay-in by Bradley Beal with 6:17 left. Lillard’s 3-pointer from the top left put Milwaukee up 134-120 with 3:18 remaining.
Masterful game from Dame.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 17, 2024
31 PTS | 16 AST | 5 REB | 4 3PM pic.twitter.com/UVRDD4Ry3B
Khris Middleton added 22 points for Milwaukee in his first game back after missing 16 games with a sprained left ankle.
The Bucks finished 24 of 41 from 3-point range, with Portis and Malik Beasley hitting five apiece.
Beal had 28 points, Grayson Allen had 25 points and Devin Booker scored 23 for Phoenix.