Battle of the franchise stars! Alexander explodes with 40+11, Giannis posts only 19+14, Thunder dominate Bucks

On January 22nd Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Thunder secured a commanding 122-102 victory over the Bucks away from home.

For the Bucks, Antetokounmpo scored 19 points with 14 rebounds and 7 assists, Anthony added 17 points, Portis contributed 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists, AJ Green scored 15, Nance had 11, and Rollins posted 10 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals; for the Thunder, Alexander tallied 40 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists, Kenrich Williams had 18 points and 8 rebounds, Mitchell scored 18, Dort added 13, and Holmgren finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds.

In the first quarter, Holmgren and Dort fired from beyond the arc, Mitchell relentlessly attacked the basket with no resistance, and Alexander promptly completed a fast-break layup. Mitchell’s shooting continued to impress, followed by another three-pointer, helping the Thunder build a huge 26-8 lead early on. Isaiah Joe provided additional firepower for the Thunder, Carlson threw down a dunk, and the Thunder closed the quarter leading 38-18.

In the second quarter, Alexander, Kenrich, and Dort all hit shots from outside, while Kenrich and Mitchell kept showcasing their powerful drives, extending the Thunder’s lead to 57-36, a 21-point gap. Alexander then kept scoring efficiently with his shooting, allowing the Thunder to maintain control and enter halftime ahead 69-51.

In the third quarter, Wallace opened with a three-pointer, and Alexander used his outstanding individual skills to score repeatedly both inside and out, frustrating the opponents. After another three from Alexander, the Thunder still held a 21-point lead at 93-72. The Thunder maintained their advantage and finished the quarter leading 99-77.

In the final quarter, Barnheiser and Dort continued hitting shots from deep, Wallace threw down another dunk, and Alexander kept scoring relentlessly. The Thunder held a strong 115-99 lead. For the remainder of the game, the Thunder preserved their lead and secured the win as expected.

Starting Lineups

Bucks: Harris, Antetokounmpo, Kuzma, AJ Green, Rollins

Thunder: Wallace, Dort, Holmgren, Mitchell, Alexander