Milwaukee Bucks Triumph in Overtime Against New Orleans Pelicans
In an exhilarating overtime showdown on Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans, securing a thrilling 141-137 victory. This high-scoring affair was highlighted by a remarkable performance from the Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III, who delivered a stunning career-best of 44 points, including making 12 of 19 attempts from beyond the arc. His exceptional long-range shooting tied him for the fifth-most three-pointers made in a single NBA game, with the record for most belonging to Klay Thompson, who netted 14 treys in 2018.
Shooting Prowess on Display
Both teams showcased their shooting prowess, combining for an impressive 45 three-pointers out of 93 attempts, with New Orleans converting 24 of 46 and Milwaukee achieving 21 out of 47. The Bucks notably registered their best shooting percentage of the season at 60.9% overall.
Crucial Moments in Overtime
As the overtime period unfolded, the Bucks seized control by quickly scoring the first five points, spearheaded by Ryan Rollins’ driving layup and a pivotal three-pointer from Myles Turner. With the score at 139-137, a crucial moment arrived as Zion Williamson committed an offensive foul, negating a potential game-changing three-pointer by Saddiq Bey with just 6.5 seconds left on the clock.
Kevin Porter Jr. then sealed the game for the Bucks by sinking two free throws with only 5.2 seconds remaining, finishing the night with 18 points, nine assists, and six rebounds in his comeback after a six-game hiatus due to an oblique strain.
Milwaukee also saw AJ Green contribute significantly with 20 points, while New Orleans had solid performances from Bey with 22 points and Williamson adding 20.
Close Calls and Future Matches
The Bucks had narrowly missed taking the lead with just 5.5 seconds left in regulation, but a replay review confirmed that Turner’s tiebreaking corner three-pointer was invalid due to a foot being out of bounds before the shot.
Milwaukee now rides the momentum of two consecutive victories, having recently ended a five-game losing streak with a win over Chicago prior to this match. Meanwhile, they continue to miss the presence of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been sidelined since January 23 due to a calf strain, watching from the bench amid trade speculation with the deadline approaching.
Looking ahead, the Pelicans are scheduled to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, while the Bucks will host the Indiana Pacers on the same day.
