The Milwaukee Bucks ran their winning streak to four games and
improved to 5-0 at the Bradley Center with a 110-103 victory over
the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
[Photo:
Sina.com]
The Bucks were also honoring a legend in Kareem Abdul Jabbar,
whose career began in Milwaukee and ended in Los Angeles. Kareem
and Oscar Robertson lead Milwaukee to its only NBA title back in
1971.
Tonight's game began much like Tuesday's game against the
Cavaliers, Milwaukee got behind by 11 early, then steadied
themselves and dug in defensively, closing the gap to 47-46 at
halftime.
The third quarter started with Bucks super rookie and the number
6 pick in this year's 2007 NBA Draft, Yi Jianlian, scoring three
quick baskets starting the third quarter with a couple of long
jumpers in addition to an inside bucket.
With his Chinese parents in the stands watching their first NBA
game, the rookie, who has been in a mini slump shooting just 23%
his last three games, tonight hit 4/6 from the field and 4/4 from
the FT line for a total of 12 points and 6 rebounds in 22 minutes
of play.
Teammate and fellow power forward Charlie Villanueva had another
strong showing off the bench hitting for 14 points and 9 rebounds
in 28 minutes.
Michael Redd lead Milwaukee with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7
assist while power forward Mo Williams had his fourth good game in
a row chipping in 18 points and 9 assists.
Center Andrew Bogut had 15 points and Bobby Simmons had 11
points off the bench as the Bucks had 6 players in double figures.
Kobe Bryant had a game high 27 points for the Lakers.
The Bucks next play All Star Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas
Mavericks at home this Saturday.
(Xinhua News Agency November 23, 2007)
