Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Milwaukee Bucks (14-8) play against the Toronto Raptors (13-13) at Scotiabank Arena Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Thursday December 2, 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 63, Toronto Raptors 72 (Q3 00:51) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jim Owczarski @ JimOwczarski …

The Milwaukee Bucks (14-8) play against the Toronto Raptors (13-13) at Scotiabank Arena

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Thursday December 2, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks 63, Toronto Raptors 72 (Q3 00:51)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The score has changed again here – the #Raptors have 71. – 9:14 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Obviously Sandro Mamukelashvili has been getting in his work with the Wisconsin Herd in the G League, but he’s up to 17 minutes played tonight. The last time he played that many (27 min) for the #Bucks was the 42-point loss in Miami way back in Game 2 of the season. – 9:12 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 6, 2:31 left in the third
Boucher misses bunny at the rim, grabs head with both hands in misery
Was a wonderful pass from VanVleet,too – 9:09 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Yikes. Chris Boucher. – 9:08 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors being out-rebounded by six and have given up 15 second-chance points
So much for playing the “smaller” Bucks – 9:07 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Did y’all boys not get the memo? pic.twitter.com/eAeVjvcT6g9:07 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Bucks now up to 15 second-chance points on 13 offensive rebounds. They’re shooting 34% and 6-of-22 from 3, so the Raptors’ reoccurring issues on the defensive glass are the only thing keeping this game close. – 9:06 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jrue Holiday has 23 of the #Bucks 60 points. He also has three assists accounting for another seven points. That’s 50% – 9:06 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Jrue Holiday is cooking now.
Up to 23 points on the night. – 9:06 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Thanasis just got VanVleet back for crossing over Giannis last year. – 9:05 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 11, 6:43 left in the third
They’ve made 11 3s, which is unusual of late – 9:00 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks still can’t find the shooting touch with Middleton/Connaughton/Portis a combined 6-for-22. – 9:00 PM
Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
(playing OKC, SAC, and an injury-hit TOR without Ja Morant is both a. ideal timing for the Grizzlies and b. going to do a number on the on/off ratings for Ja) – 8:57 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Imagine this: The Raptors have collected a fifth team foul four minutes into a quarter. – 8:56 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fred VanVleet: pretty good shooter, in case the Bucks forgot. – 8:53 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
And that’s when Fred VanVleet took it personally. – 8:52 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Footwear update:
Gary Trent Jr has gone to the ruby reds for the second half! – 8:47 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Can someone please tell me the magic behind ‘Quick Change’ the halftime act at the @Toronto Raptors game. – 8:40 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
really great half for pascal siakam and the team defence has been strong minus the rebounding. gotta finish off more of these possessions with the board – 8:33 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The refs just took Sandro Mamukelashvili’s basket off the board – the #Raptors lead 48-40. – 8:32 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors lead 48-40 after a half. If the Raptors consider finishing a possession with a defensive rebound, they might indeed win this game. – 8:32 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Half: Raptors 48, Bucks 42 – 8:31 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Scottie Barnes is 3-5 with 9 points and has yet to attempt a two-pointer – 8:31 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors are guarding the crap out of the game, up six at the half
Siakam’s got 15, Bucks shooting 34.7 per cent – 8:31 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
The confidence
*Chef’s kiss* pic.twitter.com/6Ef7l9pvI48:30 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Scottie Barnes from 3 over the last 2.5 games: 10-for-20, and the 20 attempts are every bit as notable as the 10 makes. – 8:29 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Nothings into Somethings from Sandro pic.twitter.com/RSgwgbptK38:29 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Raptors pushed the lead to eight briefly, the largest margin by either team thus far. – 8:28 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks and #Hornets scored 252 points last night. – 8:27 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Swing ➡️ Swing ➡️ Splash 💦
Oh how sweet it is #Raptors! – 8:24 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Obvious no Giannis caveats apply, but this is the best the Raptors’ defence has looked in a while. They’ve had some issues closing out defensive possessions, but for the most part they’re locked in tonight… and their shots are starting to fall. – 8:23 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks haven’t scored in 3.5 minutes. They’ve turned the ball over four times during that stretch.
And the Raptors have put together a 9-0 run. Raptors up, 37-30, with 5:56 left in the first half. – 8:22 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Four #Bucks turnovers have led to a 9-0 #Raptors run – Toronto now leads 37-30. – 8:22 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
7-0 Raptors run and it’s like the Showtime Lakers showed up – 8:20 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Wayne Simmonds of THE FIRST PLACE OVERALL TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS is here
And can’t get a courtside seat? – 8:19 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks still can’t make anything (30.6%) but now the #Raptors can’t either (36.7%). That’s why they’ve combined for 11 points through five minutes of the quarter. – 8:17 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Khris Middleton is playing against the Raptors without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Middleton just had a turnover on a double team on one of his post touches. – 8:14 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“Scottie Barnes doesn’t shoot enough” turned into Scottie Barnes taking 3s in transition fairly quickly. – 8:14 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After one quarter, the Raptors lead, 26-23. Jrue Holiday with 9pts/2reb/2ast.
Advanced Stats:
OffRtg: 104.5
DefRtg: 113.0
Net Rtg: -8.5
ORB%: 33.3%
DRB%: 88.9% – 8:08 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
After one quarter in Toronto, the #Bucks shot 33% and just 2-for-10 from behind the three-point line. The #Raptors on the other hand made 50% of their shots and 60% of their threes…yet lead 26-23. – 8:08 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors lead 26-23 after a quarter. This game has as much rhythm as me in the discotheque. – 8:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
You say this, at least. The game’s close
Not particularly good or anything, but close
Raptors by 3 after one – 8:06 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Raptors broadcast spending a LOT of time on Rookie of the Month results. – 8:06 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Imagine how good Giannis will be once he learns to shoot like Scottie 😏 – 8:06 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
First points of the game for Khris Middleton briefly tied the game back up at 23. He’s 1-for-3 in the opening quarter. – 8:05 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
You don’t need three guys contesting a Rodney Hood turnaround. – 8:03 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
“We’re going to see some lineups tonight.”
“We already are!”
@LisaByington and @olskool888 ain’t lying. Going to be a weird one tonight. Bucks up, 18-15, with 3:02 left in the first quarter though. – 7:59 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
jrue really feeling it tonight – 7:57 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
It’s Jrue Holiday, T. Antetokounmpo, George Hill, Rodney Hood and Sandro Mamukelashvili right now for the #Bucks7:57 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
For the 2nd straight game, VanVleet is seeing a lot of defensive attention. Bucks are blitzing him on the catch, just sent 3 defenders at him to force a travel. Could see a lot of Banton or Flynn next to him tonight in the hopes of freeing Fred up off ball. Dalano in there now – 7:56 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Chris Boucher back to his early sub role. – 7:54 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
when herbie kuhn doesn’t get to pronounce Antetokounmpo but gets Mamukelashvili instead pic.twitter.com/XdT7tRa6Qw7:54 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks trail 11-10 about halfway through the first quarter – Khris Middleton is 0-for-1, Grayson Allen 1-for-3 and Bobby Portis is 0-for-4. Team is shooting 33% and hasn’t hit a three yet. – 7:51 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Raptors up, 11-10, with 6:32 left in the first quarter.
Jrue Holiday with an early seven points to lead the Bucks. – 7:50 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 1 at first timeout, funny what happens when shots go in the basket
They’ve made 3 3s – 7:49 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Back-to-back (buckets for Jrue) pic.twitter.com/5rTeDg6uKr7:49 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Sandro Mamukelashvili is one of the first subs off the bench tonight for the Bucks. – 7:49 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Sandro Mamukelashvili checks in for the #Bucks. He’s the other “big.” That’s it. That’s the list. – 7:48 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks ruled Giannis Antetokounmpo out with right calf soreness. – 7:47 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Khris Middleton, QB1.
Chucked the deep ball to Jrue Holiday for the and-one finish. – 7:46 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jrue Holiday establishing himself early in this one – he has all seven #Bucks points. Khris Middleton has yet to take a shot almost four minutes in. – 7:46 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Hope @FanDuel_Support plans on issuing refunds for the Giannis late switch and their archaic practice of locking lineups at 7:30 when games don’t tip until 7:40. Too much money gets wagered for amateur hour nonsense – 7:45 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Jrue Holiday with a left-handed floater to get the Bucks on the board. Bucks are down, 5-2, in the first couple minutes. – 7:44 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Fashion note:
Gary Trent Jr seems to be wearing one white shoe and one black shoe
That’s certainly a footwear statement of some kind – 7:43 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors missed Gary Trent’s defence, but they REALLY missed his offence. Welcome back, indeed. – 7:41 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Raptors are “small” anyway, with 6-8 Precious Achiuwa their center and 6-9 forwards Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes next to him — but Bobby Portis will have some heavy lifting tonight for the #Bucks7:41 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
This game was once Bucks -4.5 to -5, it’s now Raptors -1.5 to -2.5 at some books – 7:38 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Can confirm @ScottBarnes561 didn’t fall tonight 😂 pic.twitter.com/SlYUKSlO7z7:34 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/sf8rp6Dnuw7:30 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
No Giannnis, no Cousins, no Lopez
Am guessing this is first time this season, Raptors have a size advantage over an opponent – 7:26 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
Bucks listing Giannis Antetokounmpo OUT for tonight’s game with the Raptors. That changes things a little, huh? – 7:21 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Giannis is out tonight with calf soreness – 7:20 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
“We feel good about the surgery today & he’ll begin his rehab and do everything he can I think to put himself in position to play for us.” – #Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer on Brook Lopez.
jsonline.com/story/sports/n…7:19 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Giannis is out. He’s scared. – 7:18 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Giannis is not on the injury report, but also not in the starting lineup for the Bucks pic.twitter.com/DX14hAzyVu7:16 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
No official word from the Bucks yet, but Giannis is not listed as a starter tonight. Milwaukee is in the 2nd night of a back-to-back. He’s in the building but could be a rest night for him. – 7:13 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Haven’t seen anything official from anyone but stats monitor here showing Giannis not in starting lineup for Bucks – 7:11 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Nurse was asked if Scottie Barnes is done growing: “I don’t think so but I’m no expert on that.” 👀 – 7:08 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Back in Toronto for the first time since the 108-97 WIN on February 25th, 2020!!
🔄 @BetwayUSA pic.twitter.com/aFP51v6uzf7:01 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Imagine if I never met the broskis. pic.twitter.com/rd9qTK0fW36:48 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The Bucks are 4-0 this season when Middleton scores 20+ points.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/rExksbXIiV6:34 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s @Invisalign starting lineup pic.twitter.com/QGiMic64d46:24 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Oh yeah, Gary Trent Jr. back for the Raptors tonight.
Adjust your lives, expectations accordingly – 6:18 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis posted his second game with 40+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists.
No other player in the NBA has a 40/10/5 game this season.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/hkxJYiQXmp6:13 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I’m not going to put a timeline on it, but I’m also not going to say he’s not to play this season,” Bucks Mike Budenholzer on Brook Lopez undergoing back surgery today. – 6:07 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Discussed the Brook Lopez injury on NBA Today with @Malika Andrews: youtube.com/watch?v=EqfBRC…6:04 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Gary Trent Jr. is in the lineup for Raptors vs. Bucks tonight. – 6:04 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
It’s the holiday season, so that means the famous @HelloooJack sweaters are BACK!
Get yours now: https://t.co/Z7om7HRfbi pic.twitter.com/3Slx7CGvhC6:03 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Gary Trent Jr will play for Raptors against Bucks tonight. – 5:57 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Update on Khem Birch: there’s no update other than to say “I think he’s improving,” Nurse says – 5:55 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Gary Trent Jr. is back in the Raptors’ lineup vs Milwaukee tonight. – 5:47 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Gary Trent Jr will play tonight! – 5:46 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Gary Trent Jr. is playing tonight – 5:46 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Views from the 6
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/5DIQPDWm6R5:41 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo is changing his game, and his body may thank him for it
🔒https://t.co/JIEycEDhUm via @journalsentinel pic.twitter.com/ABIc3g8yof5:33 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo warms up before the #Bucks take on the #Raptors pic.twitter.com/eyRLvuMVeU5:29 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
A lot of points were scored between these two last night.
Respect 🤝 pic.twitter.com/drC5t9j2AN5:00 PM

Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Here’s @Zach Lowe on the Brook injury: “There’s optimism around the situation that Brook Lopez will be able to return in the regular season before the playoffs, [but] obviously you never know with back injuries…”
FWIW: 70 days to NBA trade deadline. youtu.be/EqfBRC4NZx04:55 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jimmy Butler did not travel with the Heat to Indiana. So it will be four games missed with tailbone bruise when also factoring in Saturday in Milwaukee. Also no Bam, Morris, Oladipo, Garrett. – 4:36 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Al Horford moved ahead of Hassan Whiteside in the all-time block rankings last night.
Also: Khris Middleton now has more three-pointers than Tracy McGrady and Gilbert Arenas.
hoopshype.com/2021/12/02/dai…4:25 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I guess we know now why the Bucks decided to bite the luxury tax bullet on Cousins – 3:49 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
DeMarcus Cousins is listed as OUT for tonight’s game in Toronto. The reason given is “return to competition reconditioning”.
Lopez, DiVincenzo and Ojeleye are all listed as OUT as well.
George Hill is listed as probable with a right knee hyperextension. – 3:48 PM
Pete Pranica @PetePranica
🚨 New Grizz Weekly Grind is up w/Mavs voice @Mark Followill to talk Mavs, #TedLasso and name drop @arlowhite … plus I answer your Grizz questions and recap Tuesday’s win @ TOR.
Get it here: cms.megaphone.fm/channel/thegri… or wherever you get your pods.
@DKSportsbook offer code #TBPN – 3:36 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“In the position I was in there was two things I could do: throw a floater up or try to sneak it in.”
Inside The Mind of Giannis’ game-winner presented by @Froedtert & MCW. pic.twitter.com/JRQdJPOr3b3:12 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1996, the @Houston Rockets Clyde Drexler swiped four steals in a loss to the Raptors, bringing his career total to 2,001.
Drexler became the second player in NBA history to reach career totals of 20,000 points and 2,000 steals. There are now seven such players. pic.twitter.com/7qPtn9BwBc3:01 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Listen to today’s episode of The Starting Lineup with @Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine on Pandora!
🦌 Giannis hits Game Winner
📰 Headlines!
🎙️ Battle of the Broadcasters
🔊 https://t.co/2mWxKhUoSH pic.twitter.com/GqBk5UCFjr2:05 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Bucks center Brook Lopez underwent successful back surgery today, the team says. No timetable for a return was issued. – 2:02 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Bucks announce Brook Lopez had back surgery today. Lopez has been out for the past several weeks. pic.twitter.com/Y4WJWbDxli2:01 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The Milwaukee #Bucks have announced that center Brook Lopez underwent back surgery in Los Angeles today. – 2:01 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Brook Lopez has undergone back surgery, Bucks say. Lopez is out indefinitely. – 2:01 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1954, Milwaukee Hawks rookie Frank Selvy made 24 of 26 free throws in a 117-108 win over the Lakers.
Selvy set an NBA record for most FTM in a game by a rookie, a distinction he still holds.
He also holds the @Jaryd Wilson franchise record for most FTM in a game. pic.twitter.com/yXC2ZCIn532:01 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Bucks center Brook Lopez underwent back surgery and is out indefinitely. – 1:59 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
The Bucks say Brook Lopez had back surgery today. He has been out since the season opener. – 1:59 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Just watched the rest of Bucks-Hornets.
-Cousins looked good. He’ll help the Bucks.
-Allen has been so good for Milwaukee
-I’ve never been more wrong about a player than I was about Melo
-Hornets defense is disgustingly bad. So many things are broken on that end of the floor – 1:34 PM