Game stream: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers (8-7) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (8-8) at Fiserv Forum Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday November 17, 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 50, Milwaukee Bucks 59 (Q2 01:50) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jim Owczarski @ JimOwczarski …

The Los Angeles Lakers (8-7) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (8-8) at Fiserv Forum

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday November 17, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers 50, Milwaukee Bucks 59 (Q2 01:50)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo is dominating – and has helped the #Bucks to a 55-48 lead. Bobby Portis has 11 and Pat Connaughton has 10 off the bench. – 8:38 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Hawks forward John Collins recorded a season-high nine rebounds in tonight’s opening half.
Collins pulled down nine rebounds in the first half three times during the 2020-21 season, with the last time being on 3/20/21 (at Los Angeles Lakers). – 8:36 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Normally this is the other way around 🧐🤔… OH WELL!
MILES ➡️ MELO 💥
#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/nEKSzCWLmZ8:36 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
21 points in 12 minutes for Giannis
pic.twitter.com/A5Sz11kxHY8:34 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers started 3-for-5 from 3, they’re 2-for-10 from deep since then. Bucks lead 47-42 midway through the 2nd Q – 8:31 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Been tough since Anthony Davis checked out at the quarter mark, with the Lakers offense scrounging up 10 points in the first six minutes. One figures that when LeBron James is back, he’ll coax a lot more out of these shifts to start the second and fourth quarters. – 8:30 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
This one got the Bobby chants going!! pic.twitter.com/eXaEHYoKzD8:27 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Bobby Portis is now up to 11 points and Khris Middleton has a couple assists. #Bucks up 40-36 in the early going of the second quarter with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench. – 8:23 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bobby Portis’ relationship with the city of Milwaukee remains fun. He just got a dunk on the roll from Khris Middleton and then hit a 3 on the pop from Middleton.
After he hit the 3, the Lakers took a timeout and then Portis sprinted to the other end to pump up the crowd. – 8:23 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks & #Lakers have missed six straight shots … – 8:20 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Middleton was 0 for 4 from the field in his first action since Oct. 30, but ‘Melo fouled him on a 3-point attempt, allowing 3 FT’s and giving the Bucks a 35-34 lead early in the 2nd Q. – 8:20 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jrue Holiday had three assists, but just 0-for-2 from the floor in 10 first quarter minutes. Without Middleton, he had tried to get going a bit more. – 8:15 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks gave Rajon Rondo a dare shot at the first quarter buzzer and he hit it. Lakers up, 32-30, at the end of one. Antetokounmpo with 17pts/2reb/2ast.
Advanced Stats:
OffRtg: 125.0
DefRtg: 128.0
Net Rtg: -3.0
ORB%: 27.3%
DRB%: 77.8% – 8:14 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Rondo 3 beats the 1Q buzzer to give Lakers a 32-30 lead. Lakers shooting 59.1%, Bucks 54.5%. Giannis with 17 points. Davis leads Lakers with 8 on 4/7 shooting. – 8:14 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Fun first quarter – let’s keep it going!! pic.twitter.com/luKifaSWK38:14 PM

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Rajon Rondo drills 3 near end of first, Anthony Davis has 8 points and Russell Westbrook has 7 points, 5 assists as Lakers open 32-30 lead over Bucks end of quarter. – 8:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL got a deep 3 from Rajon Rondo to close the 1st Q, allowing a 32-30 lead. They hit 13 of 22 FG’s, including 5 of 10 3’s.
They did have some issues protecting the paint, mostly against Giannis, as the Bucks converted 9 of 14 looks inside. – 8:14 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Seven #Lakers scored, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 17 of the #Bucks 30 points. – 8:13 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 32, Bucks 30
Anthony Davis leads the Lakers with 8 points. LA had one of their better shooting quarters, making five of 10 3s, with Russ, THT, AB and Rondo each connecting beyond the arc. Giannis shredded LA with 17 points and six baskets at the rim. – 8:13 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
After Q1: Lakers 32, Bucks 30.
Lakers lead by a Rondo 3-pointer, already 5 for 10 from deep. Anthony Davis had a decent offensive start with 8 points, but Giannis got what he wanted with 17 points, including a top-of-the-key 3-pointer. – 8:13 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
A good one in the early going at Fiserv Forum – #Lakers take a 32-30 lead on the #Bucks after one. . – 8:12 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
So many subs by the Bucks coach his name should be Jersey Mike Budenholzer. – 8:11 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
George Hill with the SAVVY veteran move. Put his hand up to take the foul that could have gone on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The officials gave it to Giannis and Hill was not having it. Argued with the officials until they gave him the foul. – 8:08 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Bucks have responded to LAL’s strong start, taking the lead at 25-24 on a 3 from Giannis, already up to 17 points after answering a Davis bucket on the next possession.
Lakers had led by as many as 10. – 8:08 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
So, Pat Connaughton shot 51% from behind the three-point line in just 8 minutes a game back in ’16-17. So that’s technically his career high.
But as a bigger-minute rotation player, his 37% was best last year. He’s was at 38.5% entering tonight’s game. He’s getting better. – 8:07 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
And the Bucks have their first lead of the night as Giannis Antetokounmpo hits a pullup 3 to make it 25-24. – 8:07 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Bucks on a 15-4 run to take a 25-24 lead on the Lkers. Giannis is absolutely cooking…. 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting. – 8:07 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
2-2 from three.
Pat is just heating up!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/55vemxeaMc8:04 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Just some miserable opponent’s shooting variance for the Lakers these past few games. – 8:03 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Couple of threes for Pat Connaughton and 11 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo have the #Bucks to 24-21 with 3:46 to go in the first quarter vs. the #Lakers8:02 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The variety of 3s Pat Connaughton is taking and making now is sort of ridiculous. – 7:59 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
7 points, 5 assists already for Russell Westbrook as the #Lakers take a 22-12 lead in the early going on the #Bucks7:59 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers up 20-10 on the Bucks early, their shots are draining inside and out. They only have two fewer threes in 7 minutes than they had in their entire game Monday against Chicago. – 7:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Westbrook came out of the timeout with a layup, then got a steal and fed THT for a transition 3.
Westbrook has 7 points and 3 assists, with the Lakers taking an 18-10 lead. – 7:56 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
A lot of hustle & a lot of muscle.
Bobby gonna find a way. 💪 pic.twitter.com/eyeHRR0Pwk7:56 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
All of Milwaukee’s baskets in the opening minutes have been at the rim, with Giannis able to navigate inside pretty well so far. – 7:54 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis coming through!! 😤 pic.twitter.com/XipUFPDb757:53 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL started 3 for 5 from 3 in Milwaukee to help them open a 13-8 lead. Their third turnover, however, led to a bucket inside from the Bucks, who can cut it to 2 with an and-1 FT out of the first time out. – 7:52 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo both come off the floor at the same time. 7:20 left in the first quarter.
Middleton was 0-for-1 with a personal foul in his first stint. – 7:51 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
It took two and a half minutes, but Giannis Antetokounmpo gets the Bucks scoring started with a two-hand dunk. – 7:49 PM
Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
This starting lineup for the Bucks — Antetokounmpo, Middleton, Portis, Holiday and Allen — is 0-0 so far this season. Been patching it together. – 7:45 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m not expecting nearly as many doubles on AD from the Bucks tonight as we’ve seen from the Bulls and Spurs over the past two games, but I also think they’re gonna be pretty ambivalent about closing out on the non-Melo shooters early on. – 7:42 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“Good test for us right here.” pic.twitter.com/CrcDy375B57:41 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks basketball!! pic.twitter.com/oDz8qf11pg7:37 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Big night tonight in Milwaukee: Red Panda halftime show, y’all – 7:34 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Tonight!
After Lakers-Bucks on ESPN!
Streaming live with @Amin Elhassan and special guests! YouTube.com/lebatardandfri…7:31 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton haven’t played in a game together since Oct. 23 – 7:30 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Sick I’m seeing back-to-back Lakers games and Lebron isn’t playing pic.twitter.com/5gPhiu0uJ87:26 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
5⃣
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/aM02z0yaay7:18 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks elect to go with Bobby Portis in the starting lineup – he joins Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen. – 7:09 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Our 5 back at @FiservForum tonight. pic.twitter.com/wCZNsZryK37:08 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Happy to be back in front of our fans. pic.twitter.com/07XS5gyr936:57 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Khris returns.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/4BFz8kFOm06:45 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Purple to start the trip 💜
#LakeShow x @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/31vwYoCNft6:43 PM

Bill Oram @billoram
LeBron James remains out against Milwaukee but is getting his pregame work in with Phil Handy. This will mark the eighth straight games James has missed since Nov. 2 pic.twitter.com/NZ88L33lD66:29 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis remains 1 of 2 players in the NBA this season averaging at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/GbYmkd9X5B6:26 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on Staples Center name change (1/2): “It’s tough. Lakers fans, and really sports fans in general, obviously know that building as the Staples Center. I understand the disappointment the fans will have, but that’s just the way of the world…” – 6:14 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Some familiar faces on the cover of @BHCourier 💜💛
Jeanie Buss talks life, leadership, and her Lakers legacy. – 6:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Vogel said they’ll remain with the smaller lineup tonight, based mostly on creating space for Westbrook and AD offensively, while acknowledging that their bigger lineups have had more defensive success this season. Small lineup will get a big boost when LeBron returns. – 6:10 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Frank Vogel says the Lakers are sticking with their recent starting lineup against the Bucks:
Anthony Davis
Carmelo Anthony
Talen Horton-Tucker
Avery Bradley
Russell Westbrook
He said the focus continues to be creating space around AD and Russ, especially with LeBron out. – 6:09 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel acknowledges that the team talked about the possibility of playing more big lineups in this game, but the Lakers are going to start the same lineup with AD at the five, in part because even the big Bucks lineups can spread the floor. – 6:09 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Frank Vogel says that the Lakers discussed going big against the Bucks, but ultimately decided to stick with AD at center. Vogel says he wants to “set offensive environment around AD and Russ” while LeBron remains out. – 6:08 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Bucks, like LAL, have been dealing with all kinds of injury absences and resulting rotating lineups, the biggest reason the defending champs are 6-8. Yet, they’re closer to whole tonight.
Vogel: “We see the opponent’s best every night … doesn’t matter who we’re playing.” – 6:05 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
We’ll let Jrue’s hoodie do the talking. 🤣
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/0E9UxCQCh16:04 PM

Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @BleacherReport If Russell Westbrook Can’t Carry Lakers Without LeBron, What Is He Doing There? – RW wasn’t the ideal “fit” on paper, but the notion he could help carry the load for LeBron was intriguing. That hasn’t been the case however… bleacherreport.com/articles/29505…5:57 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
“Been doing this since I was young, you can call me LeBron.” 🐬👑 pic.twitter.com/Z0MRuBDnph5:53 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Khris Middleton, who’s been out since Oct. 30 (NBA protocols), will return tonight vs. the Lakers, said Coach Budenholzer. George Hill is also expected to play, after missing Milwaukee’s last game. – 5:51 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Mike Budenholzer tells reporters he expects both George Hill and Khris Middleton to play tonight. – 5:51 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
We ask for transparency from the athletes and leagues we cover – and we must provide it ourselves: I’m currently in the health and safety protocol after a positive COVID-19 test. So, I will not be in person around the #Bucks for a short while. – 5:48 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Billy Donovan has come up with some clever ways to use Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan together to generate great looks for each other.
Watch the clip (🔊 on) to see one example, or read my latest story to see all three actions from the Lakers game: (https://t.co/WQW4f3jDQv), pic.twitter.com/3TjEWp0Mz75:46 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bragging Rights 👀
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/99qQjdamhT5:43 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Pregame listening alert!!! Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers takes a look at this five-game roadie,
the effect of LeBron’s (impending?) return and more. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loc…5:42 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo warming up before tonight’s game against the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/12ip8Xho5g5:38 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby with the vest!!
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/tZ010IMGbE5:28 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
City Jersey’s are making their debut tonight. pic.twitter.com/mmRgLFuh7t5:06 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
UM tells me it plans to use a search firm that specializes in athletic director hires to help with its AD search. “We are currently in the process of selecting a firm.” – 4:45 PM
Robin Lopez @rolopez42
The team bus to Madison Square Garden just pulled up to a Sbarro, gave me $5 bucks, told me to get off and then drove away. – 4:43 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: Mini Live Mailbag: Raps Early Season, Portland’s Frontcourt; Bulls Playoff Chances; GSW’s Defense w/ @Danny Leroux: https://t.co/LSxBe3b7YU
Dunc’d On Total Access members get this episode ad-free, plus our other 4 pods per week. Subscribe: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/LSQTRlGldW4:30 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Study up before tipoff!!
📝: @Jockey pic.twitter.com/zpeanS9pYV4:30 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Double @FrontOfficeShow today? You got it! @Trevor_Lane and I got together again to talk Zion, Nets and an actual transaction by the Lakers! Check it out and subscribe to the show!
youtu.be/TL0EUMKR8LQ3:50 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Time to get those beards trimmed!!
Stop by the @WahlGrooming Mobile Barbershop in the @DeerDistrict today from 2:30-6:30pm to score a FREE beard trim and an opportunity to take a photo with National Anthem singer @bjtajnai!! pic.twitter.com/0RjVeLcLQG3:30 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If the season ended today, would anyone dispute the following five players as First-Team All-NBA?
G: Stephen Curry
G: Ja Morant
F: Kevin Durant
F: Giannis Antetokounmpo
C: Nikola Jokic
I gave some mild consideration to Luka, DeMar and PG13, but this mostly feels clear thus far. – 2:58 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Stephen A. Smith doubled down on his bold stance regarding LeBron James’ #NBA title chances.
#Lakers #LakeShow
sportscasting.com/stephen-a-smit…2:57 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Lakers Sign Chaundee Brown Jr. to Two-Way Contract; Waive Sekou Doumbouya sportando.basketball/en/lakers-sign…2:42 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: Mini Live Mailbag: Raps Early Season, Portland’s Frontcourt; Bulls Playoff Chances; GSW’s Defense w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: duncdon.supportingcast.fm
Listen: omny.fm/shows/duncd-on…2:30 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
For The City. #WallpaperWednesday pic.twitter.com/7wVlGhniE02:26 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Took a look back at Jrue Holiday’s return from COVID-19 to see what it might be able to tell us about how the Bucks will bring Khris Middleton back.
He is expected to get back on the floor tonight and then go from there. At @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/2960522/2021/1…1:35 PM