Former LSU star’s big game leads Bucks Vs Pelicans in 139-118 win

The Bucks beat the Pelicans 139-118 in a game that showcased long-range shooting and late defensive stands in a matchup billed as bucks vs pelicans. Milwaukee’s win moved the team to 24-30 while New Orleans fell to 15-42.

Bucks Vs Pelicans — Rollins erupts, Bucks shoot 59. 8%

Ryan Rollins led Milwaukee with 27 points, hitting a career-high seven 3-pointers and adding six assists, four steals and two blocks. The Bucks shot 59. 8% as a team and put up 139 points to finish the night well above their season average field-goal rate of 48. 1%.

Zion Williamson scores 32 on 13/17 shooting

New Orleans got a standout performance from Zion Williamson, who scored 32 points on 13-for-17 shooting. Despite Williamson’s efficiency, the Pelicans could not keep pace late; Kevin Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas combined for 52 points for the Bucks, helping Milwaukee build and hold a double-digit lead in the fourth.

Game flow: Bucks pull away after halftime

The Pelicans opened strongly and led 38-33 after the first quarter, but the visitors struck back in the second. Cam Thomas, scoreless in the first, opened the second with a three and an and-one and then poured in 16 straight points for Milwaukee in less than six minutes. The Bucks were up 71-65 at halftime and extended the margin to 103-96 after three, aided by Rollins’ four steals and two blocks late in the third.

The fourth quarter began with Thomas hitting early buckets to reach 27 points, and Pate Nance drilled a corner three and a tough layup to put the visitors ahead 113-104 with just under eight minutes remaining. Milwaukee’s 7-2 run out of a timeout stretched the lead further, and Kevin Porter Jr. continued to score effectively down the stretch as the Bucks closed out the 139-118 victory.

Milwaukee finished the night with notable team achievements: the Bucks completed a perfect 3-0 home stand and recorded their first back-to-back sweep of the season. The win changes the standings to 24-30 for Milwaukee and 15-42 for New Orleans.

The Bucks leave this game having completed the home stand and with the season records updated; the team’s recent stretch included ending a five-game skid against the short-handed Bulls earlier in the schedule.