Raptors vs. Bucks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Toronto Raptors (20-19) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (17-17) at Fiserv Forum

Game Time: 6:30 PM EST on Saturday January 15, 2022

Toronto Raptors 67, Milwaukee Bucks 64 (Q3 03:17)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The big-3 of VanVleet/Siakam/Anunoby is carrying a huge workload offensively, but credit some of the other guys – Boucher, Achiuwa and Champagnie. They’re playing hard and making an impact in their minutes.
Raptors’ D (particularly) on Giannis has been awesome. – 8:09 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis jumper so smooth. pic.twitter.com/nZ3aCZBptn – 8:08 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but…the Raptors have uglied up this game against the Bucks and now lead, 62-59, with 5:16 left in the third quarter.
And they’re doing it by not playing a center and playing incredibly physical defense. – 8:07 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors are playing great defence and whichever two-man game they run with FVV-OG-Siakam is working like a charm
They’re up 3 – 8:06 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
In a throwback to 90s basketball, #Bucks – #Raptors tied up at 59 with 5:33 to go in the third quarter. 20 combined turnovers. – 8:04 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
First Raptors lead of the road trip – 7:59 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Toronto takes its first lead of the game, off the ninth #Bucks turnover. #Raptors up 53-52. – 7:58 PM Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Raptors challenge is successful. No foul, Toronto ball. – 7:55 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Raptors are now 4-for-17 from behind the three-point line. – 7:53 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo is now No. 100 all-time in career defensive rebounds with 4,725. He passed Larry Smith. – 7:51 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Mean muggin’ 😤
📸 @PicknSaveStores Photo of the Night. pic.twitter.com/HX0gOhhpYW – 7:50 PM Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Unlike the Warrior, Raptors have been way more consistent at putting pressure on Bucks at the point of attack defensively. Limiting Giannis catches inside arc. Takes a lot of effort but it’s the obvious way to expose the Bucks’ lack of PG depth with Jrue out. – 7:41 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
on your tail 👀 pic.twitter.com/TLen4Y07G6 – 7:38 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Justin Champagnie, who didn’t score in the first half, has 10 rebounds in 17 minutes, including 6 on the offensive glass. – 7:37 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Not satisfied. pic.twitter.com/XU2XdwN1d0 – 7:37 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Bucks by 3 at the half
FVV, OG, Siakam have 37 points combined, the rest of the Raptors have nine
Know how players who don’t play a lot always want more time so they can show what they can do?
Sometimes, be careful fo what you wish for – 7:36 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps trail 49-46 at the half. Non-OG/FVV Raps are 3-35 from deep over last 10 quarters. – 7:36 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
take it and book it
#OGAnunoby | #NBAAllStar
#OGAnunoby | #NBAAllStar
#OGAnunoby | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/4psvWXgvFJ – 7:36 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
VanVleet, Anunoby and Siakam combined for 37 of the Raptors’ 46 first-half points, Antetokounmpo and Middleton combined for just 15 points on 11 shots, and the Raptors are improbably within 3 after 24 minutes. – 7:36 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Four turnovers for the Bucks in the final three minutes of the first half and their nine-point lead evaporated.
Half: Bucks 49, Raptors 46 – 7:35 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks led by as many as 15, but they now are tied with the #Raptors at 46. – 7:33 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
OG gotta yell ‘And-1’. Portis won’t have anything to say. – 7:33 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Grayson ready for takeoff. pic.twitter.com/P5cZzOznYl – 7:30 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors are playing hard but, man, this lack of any semblance of offence off the bench is hard to take
Someone’s gotta make a play or a shot – 7:29 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
BOBBY BLOCKS!! 🚫 pic.twitter.com/WXnAs93zzy – 7:24 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Grayson Allen’s the guy that trips everyone, right? – 7:24 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
If you’ll recall, Siakam and Portis ended the last Raps-Bucks game yelling “yes sir!!!” when the other missed free throws down the stretch. – 7:20 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Big block by Bobby Portis on Pascal Siakam.
It’s going to be fun watching those two the rest of the game. – 7:20 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
You’re really gonna give Rodney Hood that call… – 7:20 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
YESSSSSIR @Pascal Siakam
#PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar
#PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar
#PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/2YAscg5HpK – 7:18 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
George Hill, it was nice to know ya – 7:17 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Fred VanVleet has 10 of the #Raptors 31 points. Toronto has made just 2 of its 10 three-pointers and has missed four free throws. They trail the #Bucks by five. – 7:16 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Same general story, with slightly fewer oopsie daisies on the offensive end, for the Raptors tonight. OG, Siakam and VanVleet have 25 out of 31. A lack of turnovers is keeping them in it. – 7:16 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
I don’t know if the Raptors can win with VanVleet, Siakam and Anunoby taking every single shot but I suspect that’s the only way they can tonight – 7:16 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Wesley Matthews (right collarbone contusion) is
available to return. – 7:16 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Buckets on back-to-back possessions for Fred VanVleet and Mike Budenholzer wants a timeout.
Bucks up, 36-31, with 8:29 left in the second quarter. – 7:15 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Wesley Matthews is back on the #Bucks bench, but it looks like he’s got a wrap / ice on that right shoulder. Officially ruled a right collar bone contusion and he is available to return. – 7:13 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks guard Khris Middleton has passed Gary Payton for 94th on the all-time three-pointers made list with 1,133. – 7:12 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Off to the races. pic.twitter.com/N2OgR5rpjJ – 7:09 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
They’ll likely take the last Bucks 3 off the board, Raptors down 9 after a quarter – 7:09 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
We’ll see if this one counts, but the Bucks might have just pulled off another first quarter buzzer beater.
They didn’t. Ball was still in George Hill’s hand when the buzzer sounded.
Bucks still up, 29-20, after one quarter though. – 7:09 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Twice Justin Champagnie tried to take an extra dribble under his basket and twice Khris Middleton just took it from him. – 7:08 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Don’t doubt Donte. 😳 pic.twitter.com/Oaf799WF7b – 7:08 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Foul called but love the effort from Champagnie to hustle back and contest Middleton at the rim. – 7:06 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis in transition is a problem. 😳 pic.twitter.com/Kjz0gfXfbp – 7:01 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors climb back within 7 at second timeout Boucher’s bringing some energy and finishing at the rim in traffic. – 7:01 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After a hot start, the Bucks have slowed down and the Raptors have gotten back into it, as tends to happen in this league.
Bucks still up, 24-17, with 2:47 left in the first quarter though. – 7:01 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
FVV has made some brilliant plays, despite the lack of space, while not making the obvious pass (to a bad 3-point shooter) – 6:59 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Bobby Portis Jr. is kind of a nob but I’m sure the whole league has in the back of their mind the Nikola Mirotic ‘situation’. – 6:58 PM Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Mannnn …… I didn’t think it was possible …but Gary Trent Jr. and I are wearing the same damn outfit.
I KNEW I should’ve worn a shirt under my cardigan!
🤣🤣 – 6:57 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Wesley Matthews went straight to the locker room, holding his right shoulder for the #Bucks – 6:56 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
I don’t have many nice things to say about the last 5 quarters of Raptors basketball, but Pascal Siakam’s had a few awesome And-1s. Doing a nice job of drawing the foul and finishing through contact. – 6:55 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
That is most certainly a look for Gary Trent Jr – 6:55 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Bobby Portis takes over the #Bucks team lead from Khris Middleton in technical fouls with four. – 6:54 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
GARY TRENT JR! – 6:54 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Portis initiating contact there gotta be a tech – 6:54 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Grayson with 10 points already in the first quarter. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/W4nRsCyTfY – 6:54 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors just don’t have enough weapons on the floor and the Bucks are making them pay, daring anybody other than VanVleet or Siakam to beat them.
Through 4 minutes, FVV/Siakam have taken 1 shot, Achiuwa has taken 3. That’s by design for Milwaukee, and Raps can’t let it happen. – 6:48 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Toronto has started this game 1-for-8. – 6:48 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raps trailing 16-2, Bucks daring anyone but VanVleet and Siakam to score. They are winning that bet. – 6:48 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis’ shot just kisses the glass. 😘 🤌 pic.twitter.com/GXnLmAOB61 – 6:48 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks up, 16-2, with 8:06 left in the first quarter.
There are just times where it feels like this Bucks’ offense is absolutely unstoppable. – 6:46 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Grayson Allen has 7 points on 3-for-3 shooting in the first four minutes as the #Bucks go up 16-2 on the #Raptors
He hasn’t been healthy, really, since November. Milwaukee’s offense looks different when he’s right. – 6:46 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
16-2 Bucks, Raptors have missed six of seven shots – 6:46 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby gets us going from the arc. 👌 pic.twitter.com/9SIPsHIAI5 – 6:43 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Achuiwa’s touched the ball on every Raptors possession and I would suspect the Bucks are just fine with that – 6:42 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Views views views pic.twitter.com/OcP7EwRsyD – 6:41 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
OG starts on Giannis, Siakam is on Middleton. Giannis is guarding Pascal on the other end. – 6:40 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bobby Portis opens scoring in tonight’s game with a catch-and-shoot 3 from the right wing. – 6:40 PM Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Seriously, they are still going to play the Barney theme song introducing the Raptors 😡🙄. – 6:35 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/eYAjs6QXj0 – 6:35 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The Bucks have now won 55 of their last 57 regular-season games since the start of the 2018-19 season when holding their opponent to under 100 points.
🎥: @Socios pic.twitter.com/wiVOjajcyg – 6:23 PM Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Reading and listening to some of the insanely optimistic Kuminga comparisons over the last few days and I’m very aware the trade deadline is a few weeks away. Perfect time to convince a rival you have a ‘Giannis’ type. – 6:22 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors have four guys in the top 15 in minutes per game. Only one other team, the Lakers, has even three in the top 20. – 6:22 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s @invisalign Starting Lineup pic.twitter.com/a8DeaDQFS4 – 6:19 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Your Saturday Starters: pic.twitter.com/tiGOoUFplv – 6:15 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Scottie Barnes is listed as available but will not play tonight, as the Raptors said leading up to the game. YUTA and Achiuwa start next to the VanVleet, OG and Siakam. – 6:13 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Barnes (knee) will not play vs. Bucks, per Raptors. Starters: Anunoby, Achiuwa, Siakam, VanVleet and Watanabe. Birch (nose) & Trent Jr. also out, VanVleet/ Siakam played 40+ min last night in L vs. DET while Bucks rested after smashing Dubs on Thurs. But hey, ya never know. – 6:12 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
step back and look at it 👀
#OGAnunoby | #NBAAllStar
#OGAnunoby | #NBAAllStar
#OGAnunoby | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/TtmJqYrSbc – 6:10 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
So, no Barnes for the Raptors and a starting lineup of VanVleet, Anunoby, Siakam, Watanabe and Achiuwa in Milwaukee – 6:04 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
VanVleet, OG, Yuta, Siakam, Achiuwa start tonight. – 6:03 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Raptors will start Watanabe, Siakam, Achiuwa, Anunoby and VanVleet. Scottie Barnes is active but will not dress (right knee injury management). – 6:03 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Cozy szn is upon us
#PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar
RT = 1 VOTE pic.twitter.com/1tPynfSyEo – 6:02 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
ice in the veins
#FredVanVleet | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/pD6R8d04IS – 5:59 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The People’s Champ campaigning for #NBAAllStar.
@Bobby Portis | #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/WEc3FGfEHE – 5:57 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Before young Stephen and Seth Curry could shoot around with their father Dell on Sundays growing up in Toronto, they first had to learn a little about US history and geography with Melissa Nori, the wife of Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori. Sunday story: startribune.com/teaching-steph… – 5:56 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis has now scored 30+ points in eight of his last nine games.
🎥: @Socios pic.twitter.com/UNGbOm2bzv – 5:42 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks guard Jrue Holiday will miss his 4th straight game w/ ankle soreness.
Head coach Mike Budenholzer said there isn’t a concern it’s a long term issue and added, “I think he’s making progress. He’s in a good place so we’ll just see how long it takes.” – 5:25 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
No Gary Trent Jr for the Raptors, Nick Nurse made mention that Barnes was a possibility but we won’t know for sure for a few more minutes
And, really, they don’t *have* to tell us until they throw the ball up – 5:17 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Nine days ago, the short-handed Bucks fell to the Raps in Milwaukee…
🔄 @BetwayUSA pic.twitter.com/MV9xBOSVcN – 5:17 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Looks like @Wesley Matthews has bragging rights. 🤣
Sorry, @Sandro Mamukelashvili.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/seBklA8JTF – 5:11 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Nurse says Gary Trent Jr. is out vs. Bucks (ankle); says Barnes is still possible, was listed as ‘out’ earlier. – 5:07 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Gary Trent Jr. is OUT again tonight vs Milwaukee. Tough Scottie Barnes was ruled out earlier, Nurse says there’s still a chance he could play. – 5:06 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
No Gary Trent Jr. tonight. Nick Nurse says they might look at Scottie Barnes playing tonight, even though he was listed as out. If he is out, it will just be for the one game. – 5:06 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Gary Trent Jr is out, Nurse says. Scottie Barnes will miss one game – 5:06 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Gary Trent Jr. won’t play tonight. – 5:06 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Ready to ball.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/b2QMSndTBS – 5:03 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby!!
Bobby!!
Bobby!!
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/XlSFWp488n – 4:52 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Normally keep the 82 slo-mo jumpers over on Instagram, but this seems like a better place to remind y’all that the Bucks and Raptors are scheduled for a 5:30 pm tip tonight in Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/HFivpAHXgn – 4:34 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Ou das nice
RETWEET FOR YOUR ALL-STAR
#PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar
1 RT = 1 VOTE pic.twitter.com/tNAZd3CCl7 – 4:32 PM Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Class of ’23 wing Scotty Middleton says several schools working hardest.
zagsblog.com/2022/01/15/cla…
@ScottyMiddleto9
@sunrisehoops – 4:29 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Less than 3 hours ’til tip.
📝: @Jockey pic.twitter.com/2XLh2R3tyQ – 4:01 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Looking for revenge.
🎰: @paysbig pic.twitter.com/EZMBnIPnbA – 3:01 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
On this day in 2015:
Giannis, Khris and the Bucks took the show to London!! pic.twitter.com/4VlkGMHdZJ – 2:36 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Based on NBA injury report, Raptors will be without Khem Birch (nose fracture) and Scottie Barnes (knee) tonight vs. Bucks , whose rotation is mainly intact other than Jrue Holiday being out. – 2:17 PM Sandro Mamukelashvili @Mamukelashvili5
Omg ! @BIGEASTMBB ?!!!! – 2:16 PM Sandro Mamukelashvili @Mamukelashvili5
Terrible call ! Ruined the game – 2:07 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Scottie Barnes is out tonight for injury management. Gary Trent remains questionable. – 1:46 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Best trade matches for Rockets (teams with assets) and Eric Gordon (teams contending):
Rockets YES, Gordon NO: CLE, NYK, DAL, CHA, BOS, ATL
Rockets NO, Gordon YES: BRK, MIL, MIA, LAC, LAL, UTH, DEN
Ideal for both: PHX, PHI, CHI, MEM, (maybe) GSW – 1:45 PM Toronto Raptors @Raptors
This week on Raptors Rundown… 👀
Watch: https://t.co/ODoBra48wv pic.twitter.com/jxqbjL2Aim – 1:42 PM Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
From Raptors PR:
Personnel update, Jan. 15 at MIL: Birch (nose fracture), Barnes (right knee; injury management), Bonga (G League – assigmnent), Dragic (NWT), Johnson (G League – Two-Way) are OUT. Trent Jr. (left ankle; swelling) is QUESTIONABLE. – 1:38 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Scottie Barnes and Khem Birch are both out tonight. Gary Trent Jr. is questionable – 1:37 PM Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Barnes gets tonight off in Milwaukee for injury management, Birch has a busted nose and won’t play, Trent Jr is questionable, Bonga and Johnson are playing for the 905ers today and I believe Goran Dragic is having a late dinner with Lowry and Drake
The last bit may not be true – 1:34 PM Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors will hold Scottie Barnes OUT of tonight’s game vs Milwaukee for injury management on his knee. Birch (nose fracture) is also out. Trent is questionable. – 1:32 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Birch (nose fracture), Barnes (knee soreness management) are out for tonight’s game against the Bucks, Trent Jr. is questionable. – 1:32 PM Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Raptors say Barnes and Birch are out. Trent is questionable vs Milwaukee. – 1:31 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
In 19 minutes off the bench against the Bucks, rookie Jonathan Kuminga scored 15 points for the Warriors in a blowout loss on Thursday. Here’s a look at the stats and highlights. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/14/roo… – 1:00 PM Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Dwane Casey said last night’s win over the Raptors was the closest the Pistons came to playing to their identity. Committed a season-low eight turnovers and defended well. – 12:48 PM Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
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