Game 6: Milwaukee Bucks 99 N.Y. Knick 92 Grades & Reactions
Nov 6, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Milwaukee Bucks power forward John Henson (31) and Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) react against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Bucks defeated the Knicks 99-92. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nothing says revenge quite like a John Henson lefty hook.
After missing the last four games with an Achilles tendon injury, John Henson returned in a big way for the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring a game high 22 points (in 23 minutes) with five rebounds and three blocks.
It was the sort of individual performance that Bucks fans have clamored for since Henson entered the league. His assertive play dripped with energy, passion, and intensity.
Henson was joined by Giannis Antetokounmpo (20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists) as a Bucks’ leading scorer. Giannis was up to his usual unstoppable antics in the paint while adding two mid-range jumpers.
More importantly the Bucks limited the New York Knicks to just 33-81 shooting (40.7%), while holding Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingus to 17 and 14 points respectively.
In a stark contrast from opening night the Bucks played with palpable defensive intensity. Granted, the Knicks were nowhere near as effective shooting the ball as they were opening night; but the Bucks energy on the defensive end certainly impacted Knicks shooters.
Greivis Vasquez and Johnny O’Bryant both did the little things that you love seeing from role players: rugged defense and opportunistic scoring.
Despite the Bucks efforts the Knicks pulled even, 81-81, midway through the fourth quarter.
But a 9-0 Bucks run (spurred by seven hard-nosed Henson points) stretched the lead out of the Knicks grasp.
A clutch Kris Middleton three with 1:57 remaining put the game out of reach.
The Bucks are now winners of three straight and are starting to show elements of being a really good team.
They will look to push their record over .500 Saturday night in Milwaukee against the Nets.
But for now we’ll take a moment to savor this revenge win in our Milwaukee Bucks grades and reactions.
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