Raptors thrash Bucks 130-111, snapping a three-game losing streak

The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 130-111 on Wednesday night, led by Pascal Siakam's season-high 26 points.

Scottie Barnes added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Raptors, who snapped a three-game losing streak.

Dennis Schroder had 24 points and 11 assists for the Raptors, who finished a 1-2 homestand. OG Anunoby scored 16 points, and Jakob Poeltl added 14 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks.

It was the Bucks' second loss in four games this season under new coach Adrian Griffin, who previously worked as an assistant for the Raptors for the previous five seasons.

For the Bucks, who were playing their first road game of the season, Malik Beasley scored 20 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo was held to 16 points. Milwaukee's Damian Lillard had 15 points, Khris Middleton had 11 points, and Bobby Portis had 10 points.

The Raptors led by as many as 17 points before taking a 31-18 lead after one quarter.

Toronto built a 21-point lead early in the second quarter with a 10-0 run.

The Bucks missed their first nine 3-point attempts before hitting one with 8:25 remaining in the second quarter. With 4:16 remaining in the quarter, Siakam's 3-pointer increased Toronto's lead to 24. With 2:59 remaining, Poeltl's dunk increased the lead to 26. Schroder's free throw after a technical foul increased the lead to 27.

Toronto led 66-44 at halftime.

With 7:11 left in the third quarter, Jae Crowder hit two consecutive 3-pointers to cut the lead to 15. Toronto responded with six points in a row. With 59.9 seconds left in the third, Milwaukee used an 11-2 run to cut the lead to 13.

After three quarters, Toronto led 95-79.

With 8:57 remaining in the fourth quarter, Siakam's 3-pointer increased Toronto's lead to 22.

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