The Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday The Bucks set a new NBA record with 29 three-pointers in their 144-97 win over the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena.
The Wisconsin’s display was such that they set a new league record by scoring a total of 29 shots of three in a single game (29/51).
Interestingly, the only Bucks player, of all those who stepped onto the floor, who did not join the triple party was their top star and two-time NBA MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Greek did not convert either of the two shots he tried from beyond the arc, finishing the game with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Khris Middleton was the top scorer of the match with 25 points, with 4/5 in triples, while Milwaukee newcomer Jrue Holiday finished with 24 points and 6/10 in shots of three, being the player with the most bombs of long distance threw and turned all over the crash.
Additionally, the 47-point victory also went down in NBA history as it tied for the third widest of all time against a reigning Eastern Conference champion.
After a disappointing loss in New York and the first game in a row in Miami, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer made several roster combinations early in the game.
Speaking after the game, Milwaukee head coach Mike Budenholzer said. “It was a good night. You’ve got to acknowledge it. Some nights the basketball Gods are with you a little bit, and it was probably one of those nights for us.”
“But I also liked our defense. I think the energy nourishes and strengthens both sides of the pitch and good things are going to happen.” he added.
When asked if the team knew they were close to the record going into the fourth quarter, Budenholzer said: “No. I don’t even know what record you’re talking about.”
