Raptors vs. Bucks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Toronto Raptors (20-19) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (17-17) at Fiserv Forum
Game Time: 6:30 PM EST on Saturday January 15, 2022
Toronto Raptors 9, Milwaukee Bucks 22 (Q1 05:10)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors just don’t have enough weapons on the floor and the Bucks are making them pay, daring anybody other than VanVleet or Siakam to beat them.
Through 4 minutes, FVV/Siakam have taken 1 shot, Achiuwa has taken 3. That’s by design for Milwaukee, and Raps can’t let it happen. – 6:48 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Toronto has started this game 1-for-8. – 6:48 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raps trailing 16-2, Bucks daring anyone but VanVleet and Siakam to score. They are winning that bet. – 6:48 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis’ shot just kisses the glass. 😘 🤌 pic.twitter.com/GXnLmAOB61 – 6:48 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks up, 16-2, with 8:06 left in the first quarter.
There are just times where it feels like this Bucks’ offense is absolutely unstoppable. – 6:46 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Grayson Allen has 7 points on 3-for-3 shooting in the first four minutes as the #Bucks go up 16-2 on the #Raptors
He hasn’t been healthy, really, since November. Milwaukee’s offense looks different when he’s right. – 6:46 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
16-2 Bucks, Raptors have missed six of seven shots – 6:46 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby gets us going from the arc. 👌 pic.twitter.com/9SIPsHIAI5 – 6:43 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Achuiwa’s touched the ball on every Raptors possession and I would suspect the Bucks are just fine with that – 6:42 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Views views views pic.twitter.com/OcP7EwRsyD – 6:41 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
OG starts on Giannis, Siakam is on Middleton. Giannis is guarding Pascal on the other end. – 6:40 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bobby Portis opens scoring in tonight’s game with a catch-and-shoot 3 from the right wing. – 6:40 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Seriously, they are still going to play the Barney theme song introducing the Raptors 😡🙄. – 6:35 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/eYAjs6QXj0 – 6:35 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The Bucks have now won 55 of their last 57 regular-season games since the start of the 2018-19 season when holding their opponent to under 100 points.
🎥: @Socios pic.twitter.com/wiVOjajcyg – 6:23 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Reading and listening to some of the insanely optimistic Kuminga comparisons over the last few days and I’m very aware the trade deadline is a few weeks away. Perfect time to convince a rival you have a ‘Giannis’ type. – 6:22 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors have four guys in the top 15 in minutes per game. Only one other team, the Lakers, has even three in the top 20. – 6:22 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s @invisalign Starting Lineup pic.twitter.com/a8DeaDQFS4 – 6:19 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Your Saturday Starters: pic.twitter.com/tiGOoUFplv – 6:15 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Scottie Barnes is listed as available but will not play tonight, as the Raptors said leading up to the game. YUTA and Achiuwa start next to the VanVleet, OG and Siakam. – 6:13 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Barnes (knee) will not play vs. Bucks, per Raptors. Starters: Anunoby, Achiuwa, Siakam, VanVleet and Watanabe. Birch (nose) & Trent Jr. also out, VanVleet/ Siakam played 40+ min last night in L vs. DET while Bucks rested after smashing Dubs on Thurs. But hey, ya never know. – 6:12 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
step back and look at it 👀
#OGAnunoby | #NBAAllStar
#OGAnunoby | #NBAAllStar
#OGAnunoby | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/TtmJqYrSbc – 6:10 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
So, no Barnes for the Raptors and a starting lineup of VanVleet, Anunoby, Siakam, Watanabe and Achiuwa in Milwaukee – 6:04 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
VanVleet, OG, Yuta, Siakam, Achiuwa start tonight. – 6:03 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Raptors will start Watanabe, Siakam, Achiuwa, Anunoby and VanVleet. Scottie Barnes is active but will not dress (right knee injury management). – 6:03 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Cozy szn is upon us
#PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar
⭐️ RT = 1 VOTE ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/1tPynfSyEo – 6:02 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
ice in the veins ❄️
#FredVanVleet | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/pD6R8d04IS – 5:59 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The People’s Champ campaigning for #NBAAllStar. ✍️
@Bobby Portis | #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/WEc3FGfEHE – 5:57 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Before young Stephen and Seth Curry could shoot around with their father Dell on Sundays growing up in Toronto, they first had to learn a little about US history and geography with Melissa Nori, the wife of Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori. Sunday story: startribune.com/teaching-steph… – 5:56 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis has now scored 30+ points in eight of his last nine games.
🎥: @Socios pic.twitter.com/UNGbOm2bzv – 5:42 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks guard Jrue Holiday will miss his 4th straight game w/ ankle soreness.
Head coach Mike Budenholzer said there isn’t a concern it’s a long term issue and added, “I think he’s making progress. He’s in a good place so we’ll just see how long it takes.” – 5:25 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
No Gary Trent Jr for the Raptors, Nick Nurse made mention that Barnes was a possibility but we won’t know for sure for a few more minutes
And, really, they don’t *have* to tell us until they throw the ball up – 5:17 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Nine days ago, the short-handed Bucks fell to the Raps in Milwaukee…
🔄 @BetwayUSA pic.twitter.com/MV9xBOSVcN – 5:17 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Looks like @Wesley Matthews has bragging rights. 🤣
Sorry, @Sandro Mamukelashvili.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/seBklA8JTF – 5:11 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Nurse says Gary Trent Jr. is out vs. Bucks (ankle); says Barnes is still possible, was listed as ‘out’ earlier. – 5:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Gary Trent Jr. is OUT again tonight vs Milwaukee. Tough Scottie Barnes was ruled out earlier, Nurse says there’s still a chance he could play. – 5:06 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
No Gary Trent Jr. tonight. Nick Nurse says they might look at Scottie Barnes playing tonight, even though he was listed as out. If he is out, it will just be for the one game. – 5:06 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Gary Trent Jr is out, Nurse says. Scottie Barnes will miss one game – 5:06 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Gary Trent Jr. won’t play tonight. – 5:06 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Ready to ball.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/b2QMSndTBS – 5:03 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby!!
Bobby!!
Bobby!!
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/XlSFWp488n – 4:52 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Normally keep the 82 slo-mo jumpers over on Instagram, but this seems like a better place to remind y’all that the Bucks and Raptors are scheduled for a 5:30 pm tip tonight in Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/HFivpAHXgn – 4:34 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Ou das nice
RETWEET FOR YOUR ALL-STAR
#PascalSiakam | #NBAAllStar
⭐️ 1 RT = 1 VOTE ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/tNAZd3CCl7 – 4:32 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Class of ’23 wing Scotty Middleton says several schools working hardest.
zagsblog.com/2022/01/15/cla…
@ScottyMiddleto9
@sunrisehoops – 4:29 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Less than 3 hours ’til tip.
📝: @Jockey pic.twitter.com/2XLh2R3tyQ – 4:01 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Looking for revenge.
🎰: @paysbig pic.twitter.com/EZMBnIPnbA – 3:01 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
On this day in 2015:
Giannis, Khris and the Bucks took the show to London!! pic.twitter.com/4VlkGMHdZJ – 2:36 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Based on NBA injury report, Raptors will be without Khem Birch (nose fracture) and Scottie Barnes (knee) tonight vs. Bucks , whose rotation is mainly intact other than Jrue Holiday being out. – 2:17 PM
Sandro Mamukelashvili @Mamukelashvili5
Omg ! @BIGEASTMBB ?!!!! – 2:16 PM
Sandro Mamukelashvili @Mamukelashvili5
Terrible call ! Ruined the game – 2:07 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Scottie Barnes is out tonight for injury management. Gary Trent remains questionable. – 1:46 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Best trade matches for Rockets (teams with assets) and Eric Gordon (teams contending):
Rockets YES, Gordon NO: CLE, NYK, DAL, CHA, BOS, ATL
Rockets NO, Gordon YES: BRK, MIL, MIA, LAC, LAL, UTH, DEN
Ideal for both: PHX, PHI, CHI, MEM, (maybe) GSW – 1:45 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
This week on Raptors Rundown… 👀
Watch: https://t.co/ODoBra48wv pic.twitter.com/jxqbjL2Aim – 1:42 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
From Raptors PR:
Personnel update, Jan. 15 at MIL: Birch (nose fracture), Barnes (right knee; injury management), Bonga (G League – assigmnent), Dragic (NWT), Johnson (G League – Two-Way) are OUT. Trent Jr. (left ankle; swelling) is QUESTIONABLE. – 1:38 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Scottie Barnes and Khem Birch are both out tonight. Gary Trent Jr. is questionable – 1:37 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Barnes gets tonight off in Milwaukee for injury management, Birch has a busted nose and won’t play, Trent Jr is questionable, Bonga and Johnson are playing for the 905ers today and I believe Goran Dragic is having a late dinner with Lowry and Drake
The last bit may not be true – 1:34 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors will hold Scottie Barnes OUT of tonight’s game vs Milwaukee for injury management on his knee. Birch (nose fracture) is also out. Trent is questionable. – 1:32 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Birch (nose fracture), Barnes (knee soreness management) are out for tonight’s game against the Bucks, Trent Jr. is questionable. – 1:32 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Raptors say Barnes and Birch are out. Trent is questionable vs Milwaukee. – 1:31 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
In 19 minutes off the bench against the Bucks, rookie Jonathan Kuminga scored 15 points for the Warriors in a blowout loss on Thursday. Here’s a look at the stats and highlights. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/14/roo… – 1:00 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Dwane Casey said last night’s win over the Raptors was the closest the Pistons came to playing to their identity. Committed a season-low eight turnovers and defended well. – 12:48 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
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