A Battle to the Buzzer: Bucks Edge Out Pelicans in Overtime Showdown
Bucks' Collective Effort Secures Overtime Win
The Milwaukee Bucks demonstrated a formidable team presence on their home court, overcoming the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 141-137 in an overtime thriller. Spearheading the Bucks' offense was Ryan Rollins, who delivered an impressive 27 points. His strong performance was complemented by a collective scoring effort, as an additional six teammates each contributed double-digit points, underscoring the depth of Milwaukee's roster.
Murphy's Historic Shooting Night Not Enough for Pelicans
Despite the Pelicans' loss, Trey Murphy III delivered a performance for the ages, registering a career-best 44 points. His remarkable shooting display included a franchise-record 12 three-pointers from 19 attempts, a testament to his offensive prowess. However, even with such an extraordinary individual showing, supported by Saddiq Bey's 22 points, Zion Williamson's 20, and Jeremiah Fears' 13, New Orleans ultimately fell short, extending their losing streak to three games.
Overtime Drama: Bucks Seize Control
The extra period commenced with immediate impact from the Bucks, as Rollins drove to the basket for a score and Turner connected on a crucial three-pointer, establishing an early lead. Although the Pelicans managed to narrow the deficit to a single point, Milwaukee maintained its composure and held on to clinch the hard-fought victory.
Early Exchanges and Pelicans' Initial Dominance
The game began with the Pelicans seizing an early advantage, at one point leading by as many as nine points before concluding the first quarter with a 34-30 lead. Their strong start set the tone for a competitive matchup, with both teams exchanging blows throughout the initial period.
Pelicans Maintain Lead Through Second Quarter Offensive Burst
The second quarter saw the Pelicans extend their lead further, with Yves Missi contributing to the scoreboard from the free-throw line. Saddiq Bey then fueled a 7-point personal run, pushing New Orleans' lead to 58-49. Despite Kevin Porter Jr.'s efforts for the Bucks, Murphy III countered with a trio of three-pointers, allowing the Pelicans to head into halftime with a 70-63 advantage.
Bucks Battle Back in the Third Quarter
New Orleans continued to hold a nine-point lead at the start of the third quarter. Nevertheless, the Bucks mounted a strong comeback, fueled by three-pointers from Rollins and Green, alongside two jumpers from Turner, successfully erasing the deficit and leveling the score at 73 points apiece.
Pelicans Regain Momentum Before Quarter's End
Following Milwaukee's resurgence, Trey Murphy III once again found his rhythm from beyond the arc, sinking three more three-pointers. Zion Williamson also added five points, contributing to the Pelicans rebuilding their lead to 89-82. As the quarter neared its end, despite the Bucks narrowing the gap to two points, consecutive three-pointers from Fears helped New Orleans secure a 101-96 lead heading into the final period.
Milwaukee's Fourth Quarter Surge Forces Overtime
The fourth quarter witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum as Ryan Rollins ignited an 8-point scoring run to give the Bucks their first lead of the game. Gary Trent Jr. followed up with a three-pointer, extending Milwaukee's advantage to 110-104. Despite a lengthy scoring drought for New Orleans, Herb Jones eventually broke through with two free throws. The game escalated into a nail-biting finish, with Karlo Matkovic's three-pointer drawing the Pelicans level at 121, and subsequent ties at 126 and 128 points, ultimately sending the contest into overtim