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

The Milwaukee Bucks (27-18) play against the Atlanta Hawks (25-25) at State Farm Arena

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Monday January 17, 2022

Milwaukee Bucks 62, Atlanta Hawks 50 (Half)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Fancy Footwork from Khris. pic.twitter.com/scRBywH8G2 – 7:08 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Finding our rhythm. pic.twitter.com/nClRITf4rn – 7:06 PM

Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
HALFTIME: Bucks 62, Hawks 50
Trae Young: 11 pts, 6 ast
Onyeka Okongwu: 8 pts, 5 reb, 2 blk, 1 ast
John Collins: 7 pts, 11 reb, 2 blk – 7:04 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks down 62-50 to the Bucks at halftime.
Young: 11/6, 4/8 FG
Okongwu: 8/5
Huerter/Collins went a combined 4/20 in the half – 7:03 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Half: Bucks 62, Hawks 50 – 7:03 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
11-2 #Bucks run pushed their lead to 14, they go into the half up 62-50 on the #Hawks – 7:03 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
That’s a ridiculous stepback jumper by Middleton. Goes between the legs three times and dances his way to the corner against Collins.
Nasty. – 7:02 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Big Ragu cooking early. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JEZFgAfEmf – 7:02 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Let’s get Delon Wright back on the Raptors. Nobody understands him like I do. – 7:00 PM

Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
On that recent Portis miss from three, you can see Okongwu starting to figure out how to measure the closeout a little better so that he does not foul the jump shooter. – 6:59 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks lead 54-46 with 2:55 to go in the half. They’re doing a good job of not letting Trae Young find a ton of space – he’s got nine points on 4 of 8 shooting. Kevin Huerter is 2-for-10 and John Collins is 2-for-7.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (14) and Khris Middleton (12) lead MKE. – 6:57 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
He can dunk.
He can shoot.
What can’t @Giannis Antetokounmpo do?! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/m9UxRtMDov – 6:56 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Pat has passed Eric Bledsoe for 13th on the Bucks All-Time three pointers list with this bucket!! pic.twitter.com/ra5o2sHAqB – 6:55 PM

Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his second field goal tonight, Kevin Huerter has 1,000 in his career. – 6:54 PM

Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Already a few pretty finishes at the rim for Onyeka Okongwu in this game. – 6:53 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Onyeka Okongwu damn near finishes every look he gets at the rim – 6:53 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
With his second three-pointer of the game, Pat Connaughton has passed Eric Bledsoe for 13th on the #Bucks all-time made threes list at 320. – 6:51 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks have a 16-14 edge in points in the paint, and lead the #Hawks 40-31. Six points off Atlanta turnovers have helped, too. – 6:47 PM

Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With Lou Williams’ first three-pointer tonight, he has 194 as a Hawk, and ties Mike Scott for 23rd place in Atlanta history. – 6:46 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Khris is feeling the jumper. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/M5YraEVRYu – 6:45 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
That’s a ridiculous pass by Antetokounmpo. Whip pass out of the double team for the 3Vincenzo.
And DiVincenzo hit another one on the next possession. And @ZoraStephenson never said 3Vincenzo. Disappointing. – 6:45 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jordan Nwora begins the second quarter in place of Grayson Allen with the other four #Bucks starters. – 6:40 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
You don’t want to get tangled up with Giannis. 😳 pic.twitter.com/A1lLos3WeR – 6:39 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After one quarter, the Bucks lead, 26-17. Middleton leading the way for the Bucks with 8 points.
Advanced Stats
OffRtg: 108.3
DefRtg: 73.9
Net Rtg: +34.4
ORB%: 23.1%
DRB%: 66.7% – 6:37 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Just getting started. pic.twitter.com/HbT9iL287Y – 6:37 PM

Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
End of the first quarter: Bucks 26, Hawks 17
Hawks shot 31.8% from the field (7-22) and 15.4% from 3 (2-13), with five turnovers, so obviously a messy start here. – 6:36 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
After one, Khris Middleton has eight points and Grayson Allen has six as the #Bucks lead the #Hawks 26-17. – 6:35 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks down 26-17 to the Bucks at the end of the first quarter.
Young: 7, 3/5 FG
Okongwu: 4/4, 2/2 FG
Hawks shot 32 percent in the quarter and were 2/13 from – 6:35 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
BULLY BALL from Giannis 😳
pic.twitter.com/FrMxaKcTg7 – 6:32 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Hawks have started 1-for-12 from behind the three-point line. Trae Young has the one make and seven points.
#Bucks lead 20-12. – 6:29 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
That couldn’t have been any easier for Middleton to get to the rim.
Bucks up 20-12 with 2:43 left in the first quarter – 6:28 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
🗣 WATCH YA HEAD!! pic.twitter.com/LlME3bP1YW – 6:27 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Middleton just has to be better in those situations.
When he’s on the floor without Antetokounmpo, teams are going to double and trap him in the pick-and-roll. He has to be stronger with the ball or get off of it quicker. – 6:26 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Oh my gosh, Giannis.
That is a poster. – 6:23 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Neither team making jumpers today in Atlanta. Hawks are 0-for-7 from 3. Bucks are 0-for-4 from 3.
But the Bucks are getting easier looks at the rim and lead, 8-4, with 6:57 left in the first quarter. – 6:19 PM

Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
very interested in the Donte vs Trae minutes – 6:18 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Both teams struggling to get any shots to fall. Hawks are 2/12 and 0/7 from 3, Bucks shooting 3/10 and 0/4 from 3.
Hawks have had a few wide open looks but they’re just not falling right now
Bucks up 8-4 early – 6:18 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Khris snags this one & passes to Grayson for the sweet finish. pic.twitter.com/yayhZ8kW4W – 6:18 PM

Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks’ three-point shooting is brutal.
0-for-6 and not one of them has been close. – 6:17 PM

Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Hawks are getting some nice open looks to start this game, but have started 2-11 from the field (0-7 from 3).
Bucks, however, are 3-10, so not much better – 6:17 PM

Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
The shooting in this Bucks-Hawks game 😬 – 6:16 PM

Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
That leakout by Giannis might be the Hawks’ best transition defensive play of the season (albeit the high point of a low bar).
Collins and Hunter got an attentive double to seal him off quickly. – 6:16 PM

Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Darius Garland last 5 games:
20.8 PPG
12.6 APG
Over the last 40 seasons, the only other players at age 21 or younger to average 20 points and 12 assists over a 5-game span are Luka Doncic and Trae Young. – 6:16 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks and #Hawks have each started 2-for-8 – 6:15 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bobby Portis grabs his own miss and gets the game’s first bucket in Atlanta. – 6:12 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving was discussing his injury in the second round of last year’s playoffs used air quotes when saying Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foot “just happened to be in the way.” – 6:09 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks-Hawks. pic.twitter.com/svb1MJoDu9 – 6:08 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/tRMehuLcQw – 6:06 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Legacy. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/JJFWUKkgDB – 6:01 PM

Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
A fun thing is that Onyeka Okongwu is shooting 80.4 percent from the field this season (37 for 46). – 5:57 PM

Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
John Collins enters tonight’s game ranked second in the NBA in FG% by a starting forward (.543 FG%) and 5th in 3FG% by any player (.443 3FG%). He’s the only player to be averaging 17+ PPG on .540-or-better FG% and .400-or-better 3FG% this season. – 5:55 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
In his last two games, Grayson is averaging 16.5 points while shooting 57.1% from the field.
🎥: @Socios pic.twitter.com/4mtMTeBUA0 – 5:55 PM

Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Over his past two games, Danilo Gallinari is averaging 17.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG and 1.5 APG as a reserve. This season, Gallinari is ranked 21st in PPG amongst all bench players, averaging 10.0 PPG as a reserve. – 5:40 PM

Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Hawks starters for tonight:
Trae Young
Kevin Huerter
De’Andre Hunter
John Collins
Onyeka Okongwu – 5:37 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
George Hill gets the start today for the #Bucks. – 5:35 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks starters vs. Bucks
Trae Young
Kevin Huerter
De’Andre Hunter
John Collins
Onyeka Okongwu – 5:34 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Our Starting 5️⃣ in Atlanta: pic.twitter.com/ArGL7ZIif3 – 5:33 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls about to drop a season-high fourth game. Next two are against Cleveland and Milwaukee … six coming? – 5:28 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
On November 14th, the Bucks finished their season-long five-game road trip with a 2-3 record after a 120-100 loss to the Hawks in Atlanta.
🔄 @BetwayUSA Game Rewind: pic.twitter.com/NadlDwA1M4 – 5:21 PM

Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
In his last outing against the Bucks, Trae Young tallied 42 PTS (16-26 FG, 8-13 3FG), 10 AST & 8 REB. Young became only the fourth player in NBA history to notch 40+ PTS, 10+ AST, 8+ REB and 8+ 3FGM in a single game, joining James Harden (3x), Paul George and Russell Westbrook. – 5:19 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
How many threes is Wes draining tonight? 👌 pic.twitter.com/AHwrSyjSVe – 5:14 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Kha$h money.
🎥: @Socios pic.twitter.com/UNrroH0lvr – 4:56 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Funny moment: @DaveKoehnPxP asked me about the “whistle” from the other day. My mind immediately went to #Bengals – #Raiders.
He’s like, uh, no – #Bucks – #Raptors ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Mike Budenholzer was not thrilled with THAT whistle, for sure:
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… – 4:55 PM

Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Atlanta continues its four-game home stand tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks.
This is the second of three meetings between these two teams this season…The Hawks took a 120-100 victory on 11/14.

Game Notes: nba.com/gamenotes/hawk… – 4:52 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said Jrue Holiday remains day-to-day with his sore left ankle but added the point guard has gotten in work the last two days. – 4:43 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
When asked by @Jim Owczarski during his pregame media availability, Mike Budenholzer confirms that Jrue Holiday’s left ankle soreness remains a day-to-day injury and he may play vs. Memphis on Wednesday. – 4:41 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Quick trip to the A.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/XwnBZYbZvn – 4:34 PM

Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Would not be shocked to see Danilo Gallinari used some on Giannis tonight with Capela out.
Nate just talked about what he would need from his “4s and 5s”. – 4:23 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Donte showing off. 💧
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/qoN6C24RrY – 4:16 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Two of the #Bucks Big Three warming up prior to taking on the #Hawks. pic.twitter.com/wzXcUwdSEN – 3:57 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Please read a couple of pieces featuring the insights of #Bucks legend Oscar Robertson on Martin Luther King Jr.:
via @TheUndefeated & Martenzie Johnson (theundefeated.com/features/i-don…) and Yahoo! & @Vincent Goodwill (sports.yahoo.com/oscar-robertso…) – 3:50 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Charles Barkley: “I’m thinking the Hawks are that pretty girl whose makeup came off and they ugly.”
Kenny Smith: “The story of Chuck’s life.”
Example No. 9,998,988 why this is the best studio show ever. – 3:44 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
LaMarcus Aldridge back in for the first time since the Nets’ loss to Milwaukee on Jan. 7. They need him to score with KD out. – 3:26 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
LaMarcus Aldridge checking in for the #Nets. It’s his first action since Jan. 7 against the defending champion #Bucks. #NBA – 3:25 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The Battle in Atlanta.
🎰: @paysbig pic.twitter.com/lPpSjzi7mb – 3:01 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Miles Bridges doing this against NY in the Knicks first home game after they included Kevin Knox in a trade as a throw-in… is salt in the wound – 2:40 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
On a national day of service, thought to share how #Bucks players have been impacting communities.
Like how @Jrue Holiday & @laurenholiday12 were already setting in motion what they would do in their new home via the @thejlhfund before the news got out.
bit.ly/JrueAndLaurenH… – 2:34 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“We want to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for always believing in justice, freedom and equality for everybody.”
– @Bobby Portis
#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/uQ3fMNEz0s – 2:02 PM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Miles Bridges scored 22 points in the first quarter against the Knicks. Now that Kevin Knox is gone we can definitively say they should’ve drafted either of the Bridges instead. – 1:39 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/hdsSoPq6hS – 1:34 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Give our newest fan, Hunter, a warm Bucks welcome!!
He’s ready to cheer on the team in his @Froedtert & MCW Bucks blanket. #FearTheDeer #FearTheFawn pic.twitter.com/oEtUH1mheu – 1:02 PM

Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Hopping on @929TheGame now to talk Hawks! – 12:24 PM

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
ICYMI Last Week
The trade deadline is Feb. 10.
Here’s 4 potential trades for Ben Simmons, Damian Lillard, Myles Turner & Christian Wood
That give the Sixers, Blazers, Magic, Hawks, Knicks, Rockets, Pacers and Hornets new hope.
nbabigboard.com/p/four-nba-tra… – 12:23 PM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Cam Reddish opens up about trade from Hawks to Knicks: ‘It was just time to make a move for me’ nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 12:19 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
My annual Hawks trade tiers story is here. The untouchables, the likeliest candidates to get moved, one player to watch, who teams would ask for in blockbuster deals, salary filler and more.
Subscribe below ⬇️
theathletic.com/3073510/2022/0… – 12:07 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
My latest #NBA Top 5 power rankings through Saturday’s games.
I repeat. Through Saturday’s games
1. Suns
2. Warriors
3. Grizzlies
4. Bulls
5. Jazz
Next 5: Nets, Bucks, 76ers, Heat, Cavs.
1 last thing: Keep LeBron James’ name out of MVP conversation. https://t.co/nkpJFfCSZJ pic.twitter.com/cd4umaYXfS – 12:06 PM

Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Another Day, Another Opportunity💯 – 12:04 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo voted 2021 European Player of the Year
eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/… – 12:03 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Undeniable.
1 RT = 2 VOTES for @Jrue Holiday!! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/9RJ71S0tUe – 12:01 PM