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Bucks Notebook: Damian Lillard’s Debut, Free Throws and more

By Brian Sampson

Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after scoring during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after scoring during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives for the basket around Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives for the basket around Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Bucks’ Second Quarter:

  • Bucks fouled Philadelphia a lot and gave them a ton of free throws. The 76ers finished with 28 free throw attempts on the night.
  • Milwaukee also got to the line a ton, taking 36 attempts.
  • From the 4:01 mark in the first quarter to the 8:44 mark of the second quarter (9:17 of game time), the Bucks only scored 10 points.
  • Milwaukee then made a huge run sparked by Lillard’s insane playmaking and MarJon Beauchamp’s defense.
  • Bucks were running a V-action with Lillard–two guys screening, one on each side of his defender, almost as soon as he crossed halfcourt. This allowed him to get downhill and attack the roll defender.
  • Tyrese Maxey was going off to begin the second quarter. Beauchamp entered and shut him down.
  • Giannis played some point guard with Lillard and Cameron Payne on the bench.
  • Middleton finished the first half playing 12 minutes, shooting 1-for-4 and finishing with three points, three rebounds and four assists. He only played four second-half minutes.
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