vs. Washington Wizards, 1/28/20
Having touched on a pair of wins against bona fide title contenders, now it’s time for something a little different.
The instinct for anyone looking to fill the void left by the absence of Bucks basketball likely won’t be to seek out games that Giannis was forced to sit out, but this one has plenty working in its favor.
The Bucks and Wizards’ late January matchup isn’t one for the purists who love defense above all else. Instead, this is a game that will thrill fans who appreciate insanely hot bursts of shooting.
Milwaukee and Washington combined for 282 points in this Bucks victory, with multiple standout individual performances coming along with that.
Khris Middleton posted a career-high 51 points, while Eric Bledsoe added 34 points and 10 rebounds, while Beal kept the Wizards alive for long stretches with 47 points of his own.
If you’re looking for high octane basketball and pure entertainment, this game has a lot to offer.