The Milwaukee Bucks are on a roll, extending their winning streak to 15 games with a 118-104 victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
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Road Warriors and Top of the Heap One of the most impressive aspects of the Bucks' recent surge is their ability to win on the road. Seven of their victories during the streak came away from Milwaukee, giving them the third-longest road winning streak in the league this season while also tying their franchise record for most consecutive road victories. Additionally, the team moved into the top spot in the East by percentage points after their victory against the Suns on Sunday.
By The Numbers:
During the streak, the Bucks have been averaging 123 points on 48.8% shooting compared to 112.4 points on 45.6% shooting in their first 46 games. The team has also gone undefeated in February for the first time in franchise history and the fourth time overall that they have gone undefeated in a month (minimum three games). Despite missing two games due to injury and sitting out another, Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored at least 30 points in 10 of the 12 games he played during the streak.
Conclusion:
Milwaukee's Winning Streak, Game-by-Game Results.
To truly appreciate the Bucks' winning streak, it's worth taking a closer look at their game-by-game results. The streak started on January 23 with a 150-130 victory against the Detroit Pistons and has included impressive victories against teams like the L.A. Clippers, Boston Celtics, and Phoenix Suns.
Keypoints:
1. The Milwaukee Bucks won 15 consecutive games, the longest winning streak in the NBA this season and the longest since the Phoenix Suns won 18 in a row last season
2. This is the Bucks' longest winning streak since 2020, when they also won 18 in a row
3. The streak is the fourth-longest in franchise history, with the longest being a 20-game streak by the 1970-71 squad
4. During the streak, the Bucks averaged 123 points on 48.8% shooting, compared to 112.4 points on 45.6% shooting in their first 46 games
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored at least 30 points in 10 of the 12 games during the streak, despite leaving two games early due to injuries and sitting out another
6. The Bucks won seven of the 15 games on the road, giving them the third-longest road winning streak in the league this season and tying their franchise record for most consecutive road victories
7. The Bucks moved into the top spot in the Eastern Conference by percentage points after posting their 14th victory against the Suns on Sunday, while the Celtics fell to Philadelphia on Monday
8. The Bucks will try to make it 16 in a row against Orlando back home in Milwaukee
