As the Clippers went small and turned up their physicality and intensity on the defensive end, including their willingness to trap on defense, the Bucks lost control of the ball far too many times and repeatedly gave away easy points.

Antetokounmpo is having another MVP-caliber season, averaging 31.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 60.3% from the field. The Bucks started their season just 2-8, but have effectively turned things around to move up to fourth place in the East.