Toronto Raptors (34-23) beat Milwaukee Bucks (24-31) 122-94 on the road on Sunday, February 22. The final margin was 28 points.
The game, quarter by quarter
The Bucks had the better start, winning the first 27-22 to lead by 5 after one. The Raptors moved in front with a 38-24 second quarter, carrying a 9-point lead into halftime.
The Raptors won the third 32-22 to create some separation, taking a 19-point lead into the fourth. The Raptors took the fourth 30-21; the Raptors finished the job for a 122-94 regulation win.
Why it was lopsided
The Raptors took better care of the ball, turning it over on 6.2% of possessions compared with 17.5% for the Bucks. The Raptors got more from their shots, finishing at 55.3% effective field-goal shooting compared with 46.5% for the Bucks. Those extra possessions were crucial.
At roughly 97 possessions per team, the Raptors produced 126.1 points per 100 possessions to 97.2 for the Bucks.
The Raptors' reserves also made a difference, outscoring the opposing bench 46-31.
Who stood out
Immanuel Quickley was the game's biggest individual force for TOR: 32 pts, 3 reb, 9 ast on 11-19 shooting. His Game Score of 29.9 led everyone. His team was +12 with him on the floor.
Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 21 pts, 2 reb, 10 ast, 3 stl on 8-11 shooting, good for a 24.9 Game Score.
Kevin Porter Jr. (21 pts, 2 reb, 10 ast) recorded a double-double.
What it means
The pre-game Win Meter had it close to a coin flip, at about 39% for the Raptors.
Across the last 6 meetings in our records, Milwaukee Bucks lead 4-2.
The Raptors are now 34-23, and the Bucks are 24-31. The Raptors last five before this game: L-W-W-L-W.
Written automatically by Tip Off Live software from box score data. Ratings and probabilities are our own model estimates.