The Milwaukee Bucks secured an important road victory against the Atlanta Hawks, winning 112-110 in an exciting finish.
This win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Bucks, who had previously fallen to the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and San Antonio Spurs.
Claim Now Regarding the flow of the game, Milwaukee Bucks’ dominance is evident from the fact that they led for more than 43 minutes. They built a huge 16-point lead in the first half, but in the final moments, they allowed the Hawks to fight their way back into the game. With a strong closing run, the Hawks even took the lead twice – first 102-101, then 105-104 – but the Bucks had an answer each time and ultimately secured a well-deserved victory.
GIANNIS STEAL. GIANNIS BUCKET.
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2026
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The most efficient player for the winning team was Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recorded 21 points and 17 rebounds. He was followed by Bobby Portis with 19 points, while AJ Green added 18. Other double-digit scorers for the Bucks included Ryan Rollins and Myles Turner with 14 points each, and Kyle Kuzma with 10.
For the Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker had an outstanding performance with 32 points, followed by Jalen Johnson with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists. Dyson Daniels contributed 17 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, while CJ McCollum also added 17 points.
With this win, the Bucks improved to 18-24, sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference, just one spot behind the Hawks, who have a 20-25 record.
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