Live stream: Spurs 17, Bucks 34

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
12 point first quarter for Dame
6 points from 3PT
4 paint points
2 points from mid-range – 8:26 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Torrey Craig won’t be available Thursday to torment the Spurs again.
Bulls announced today he’ll miss 8-10 weeks because of a plantar fascia sprain.
In Chicago’s win in S.A. on Dec. 8, he matched a career-best with 5 3s, including 4 in 4Q, on his way to a season-high 16 pts. – 8:26 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
With a 32-16 lead, Bucks coach Adrian Griffin is challenging the foul called on Giannis Antetokounmpo with 3:07 remaining in the first quarter. – 8:26 PM

Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
6 minutes into the game the Wemby-less Spurs trail the Bucks 21-3. – 8:22 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have trailed by 15 points in 58% of their games this season.
SA enters 1-13 when down by 15
Bucks lead 18-3 midway through 1Q – 8:22 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 77% of their games this season.
SA enters 2-17 when down by 10 – 8:19 PM

Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Damian Lillard has scored the 20,000th point in his career, the 51st player in NBA history to reach the milestone – 8:19 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks point guard Damian Lillard has scored 20,000 points in his career. He is the 51st player in NBA history to do so. – 8:18 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Bucks by 8 early in the 1Q.
*Starts getting the double digit deficit stats ready just in case* – 8:16 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks have jumped out to a quick 11-3 lead and Gregg Popovich wants a timeout with 8:29 remaining in the first quarter. – 8:15 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After an offensive rebound on the game’s second possession, Giannis Antetokounmpo banks in the Bucks’ first points.
And away we go in Milwaukee… – 8:11 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Festive at Fiserv, where Bucks are 14-2. pic.twitter.com/IUzna0MHuJ – 8:03 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Starters
Spurs: Branham, Vassell, Sochan, Johnson, Collins.
Bucks: Lillard, Beasley, Middleton, G. Antetokounmpo, Lopez. – 7:44 PM

Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Coach Griff previews tonight’s matchup against the Spurs w/ @DaveKoehnPxP on the @Bucks Radio Network
on.soundcloud.com/S9ZHm – 7:40 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
With Malik Beasley back in the starting lineup, I asked Bucks coach Adrian Griffin what the conversation is like with rookie Andre Jackson Jr., who has started the last two games with Beasley out.
Here was his response: pic.twitter.com/EaGbSQl1Lc – 7:20 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked Pop if Wembanyama’s sore ankle came out of Sunday’s game or if it was a wear-and-tear thing.
“It’s just there,” he said. “He will miss today, but I don’t think we are expecting it to be long term.”
With Wemby out, Spurs will start Collins at center, Pop said. – 6:58 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Pre-game show? No Wemby tonight so you have plenty of room to talk about whatever you want. twitter.com/i/spaces/1YpKk… – 6:44 PM

Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Victor Wembanyama is out tonight vs MIL, but Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says they don’t expect his ankle injury to keep him sidelined long – 6:36 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Adrian Griffin, perhaps speaking for Bucks fans, “I think everyone was looking forward (to seeing) the No. 1 pick.” – 6:26 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA picks: Best plus-money player props for Ja Morant, Khris Middleton on Tuesday night
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 6:23 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Bucks are healthy after Adrian Griffin announced that G Malik Beasley will return to action and the starting lineup after missing two games due to an illness.
He’s started all 24 of his appearances this season, averaging 12.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals. – 6:21 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Back in action.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/Rigmf1TNJ9 – 6:10 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Feelin’ festive.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/PhYt7LQWNW – 6:06 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Rockets’ Dillon Brooks fined $35,000, Ime Udoka $25,000 for ejections, comments about referees after loss to Bucks.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/rocke… – 4:05 PM

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