Bucks vs. Thunder: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Milwaukee Bucks (40-25) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (44-44) at Paycom Center Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday March 8, 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 31, Oklahoma City Thunder 27 (Q1 03:02) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Brandon Rahbar @ …

The Milwaukee Bucks (40-25) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (44-44) at Paycom Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday March 8, 2022

Milwaukee Bucks 31, Oklahoma City Thunder 27 (Q1 03:02)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Serge Ibaka with a really nice Loud City ovation.
Air Congo was a fan favorite in OKC.
And he’s arguably the biggest reason why the Thunder have SGA, Tre Mann and all those Clippers draft picks. – 8:29 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Can’t stop. Won’t stop shooting. 👌 pic.twitter.com/h65ylLM49M8:27 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Serge Ibaka got a nice ovation when he checked in.
Ibaka and Daigneault greeted each other near the scorer’s table, which is a reminder of how long Daigneault has been with the organization. He and Ibaka overlapped for two seasons in OKC. – 8:26 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
No relief for the rim!! 😤 pic.twitter.com/NN0KS8y11z8:25 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Sandro Mamukelashvili checks in for the first time since Feb. 17. #Bucks8:25 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Portis racking up offensive rebounds in this one. He’s gotten three offensive rebounds already and scored on two of them. – 8:24 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA in the first 6 minutes:
9 points + 5 assists.
He’s on pace for a 1st quarter double double. – 8:23 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks and #Thunder have missed just seven shots between them to open this one up. – 8:21 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
No timeout early in this one because I think both coaches liked their team’s rhythm.
Bucks up, 21-19, with 6:42 left in the first quarter. Portis leads the Bucks with 8 points, while Middleton has yet to miss a shot and tallied 7. – 8:20 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Bobby Portis (8) and Khris Middleton (7) lead the #Bucks as they take a 21-19 lead over the #Thunder in the early going. – 8:20 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
squad on the break 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️
@Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ➡️ @BazleyDarius pic.twitter.com/qmUgZnWxLf8:19 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Tre Mann took an awkward fall and is favoring his left ankle. He’s headed to the locker room. – 8:18 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already has 7 points and 4 assists and the #Bucks and #Thunder are all tied up at 17. – 8:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We know how to turn the page.”
Monty Williams on moving forward after loss in Milwaukee and turning focus to #Magic.
Phoenix leads 53-43 at the break. #Suns pic.twitter.com/m7Pw3KDp4H8:15 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Getting us started ⚡️
Presented by @EnergyTransfer pic.twitter.com/Oid8F3UCRm8:12 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Rebounding numbers are often weird and tough to navigate.
The Bucks missed only 40 shots on Sunday and send extra bodies to the offensive glass. The Magic do not and missed 31 shots in the first half.
Ta-da, DA has 10 rebounds at halftime. – 8:12 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/NOB9KwjXeN8:01 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Isaiah Roby (lower back soreness) is starting tonight. He was a game-time decision. – 7:56 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jordan excited to start tonight.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/wqksOb86fG7:51 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Coming off what #Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer called his best game on Sunday, Jordan Nwora gets the start in OKC tonight. – 7:50 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Wagner left Ayton to cut off that Crowder drive like Jae was Giannis and I respect the effort – 7:48 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Khris hit 40+ points for the 5th time in his career on Sunday.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/hHcN1NcSOc7:42 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NBA teams with the greatest % chance to win the title, according to ESPN’s BPI:
1. Phoenix – 17.0%
2. Boston – 14.2%
3. Miami – 13.8%
4. Denver – 10.0%
5. Milwaukee – 8.9%
6. Philadelphia – 7.4%
7. Utah – 5.4%
8. Dallas – 5.0% – 7:33 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jordan gets the start tonight in OKC. pic.twitter.com/7dnppdiAwj7:31 PM

TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Denver’s odds of avoiding the play-in tournament are good. They have a balanced schedule over the last 17 games & a 3-loss lead on the Timberwolves.
Oh, & Minny has a 10-game stretch coming up featuring MIA, SAS, LAL, MIL, DAL, PHX, DAL, BOS, TOR & the final matchup with DEN. – 7:26 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Updated story on Lu Dort, Mike Muscala and Ty Jerome all undergoing season-ending surgeries today: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n…7:26 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis already locked in. 🔒 pic.twitter.com/B5wvLUhgRc7:12 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Milwaukee never trailed in their 96-89 win over the Thunder on Nov. 19, 2021.
🔄 @betwayusa Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/70qMPP6baV6:53 PM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Oklahoma City announced that Lu Dort had season ending surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder.
Dort has a $1.9M team option for 2022-23.
He will become a RFA if the option is declined.
If the option is picked up, he is eligible for a 4 year $58M extension. – 6:43 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
From what Mark Daigneault said, it doesn’t sound like any of Dort, Muscala or Jerome will be back around the team anytime soon. It’s not yet clear where each will be doing their rehab. – 6:37 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Mark Daigneault just confirmed that the three surgeries all happening today (Dort, Muscala, Jerome) is the result of leading sports doctors being tied up with the NFL Combine. – 6:31 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault is holding the starters because Isaiah Roby is a game-time decision.
If Roby plays, he will start. – 6:30 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
In other Thunder injury news, Isaiah Roby (back soreness) is a game-time decision. – 6:29 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Isaiah Roby is game-time decision for the Thunder, as Mark Daigneault said. #thunderup6:29 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Lu Dort is out for the year with a torn labrum.
Ty Jerome is out for the year with a sports hernia.
Mike Muscala is out for the year with an ankle injury.
All three underwent successful surgery today.
Looking forward to seeing them play with Jabari Smith Jr. next year. – 6:26 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Update
🔗 | https://t.co/LdiiwZtZ9Z pic.twitter.com/6rBcG9qirF6:25 PM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Thunder announce season-ending surgeries for Lu Dort and Mike Muscala, and announce guard Ty Jerome (sports hernia procedure) will be out eight weeks: pic.twitter.com/2unGczvIMS6:24 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Thunder say Lu Dort had a season-ending procedure today to address a labrum tear in his left shoulder. – 6:19 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Thunder announce that Lu Dort (labrum tear), Ty Jerome (sports hernia) and Mike Muscala (right ankle lateral ligament) all recently underwent surgeries. Dort and Muscala are expected to return by the start of the 2022-23 season, while Jerome will miss roughly eight weeks. – 6:19 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Per Thunder: Lu Dort, Mike Muscala and Ty Jerome all underwent season-ending surgeries today. – 6:17 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
One player on the injury report for tomorrow in MIL:
Kevin Huerter (left shoulder soreness) is probable. – 6:12 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Ready to keep it rolling in OKC.
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/YqjaUbu5Vo6:07 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
For tomorrow’s game at Milwaukee:
Kevin Huerter (left shoulder soreness) is probable. – 6:01 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
For tomorrow’s game at Milwaukee:
Kevin Huerter (left shoulder soreness) is probable. – 6:01 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Big night for rebounds.
🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/4Oahraswby5:12 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tomorrow’s game vs Oklahoma City: pic.twitter.com/wAtinJTzft5:09 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Will the Bucks record more or less than 10.5 offensive rebounds tonight?
📊 @betwayusa4:17 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
On #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate all the amazing women who work in all facets of our organization.
Today and every day we honor your contributions. pic.twitter.com/vga7FqAXUQ3:08 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1970, the @Boston Celtics John Havlicek scored 43 points in a loss to the Bucks, matching his career high.
He and Kevin Garnett are the only players in NBA history to score at least 25,000 points without recording a 50-point game (Havlicek had one in the postseason). pic.twitter.com/4vCgdZxSEo2:01 PM