Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points (26 in the paint) and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks went on a 15-5 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 114-102.
The Jazz led 89-85 with 11:25 left in the fourth quarter. Antetokounmpo’s driving layup put the Bucks ahead for good with 8:24 left. They took a 100-94 lead with 6:06 left and led by as many as 13.
The Jazz got within 102-99 on Rudy Gobert’s 2 free throws with 4:46 to play, but Malcolm Brogdon answered with a corner 3-pointer, and the Jazz got no closer.
During clutch time, the Bucks outscored the Jazz 5-2.
Brogdon scored 21 points, and Thon Maker added 15 points (8 in the paint) on 6 for 8 shooting off the bench.
For the Jazz, Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points with 6 3-pointers but shot 8 for 24.
The Jazz forced 11 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Bucks outscored the Jazz 68-36 in the paint. Antetokounmpo fouled out.