Dame-Giannis Combo Too Much for Undermanned Clippers

Bucks guard Damian Lillard drives past James Harden of the LA Clippers. Photo by Akinty Carter @ Tangent Zine

Last night the clocks turned an hour forward, robbing all of us of that sweet extra hour.  No thanks to daylight saving time, the LA Clippers had less than 24 hours to recuperate after dismantling the Chicago Bulls Friday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots over Ivica Zubac. Photo by Akinty Carter @ Tangent Zine

But for the select few—the Greek gods among us—time is not a will they bend to. Giannis Antetokounmpo, "The Greek Freak", stepped onto the court with the might of Zeus, scoring 34 points 10 assists, and seven rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the LA Clippers 124-117.

His partner in crime, all-star guard Damian Lillard had a brilliant performance as well . Dame time iced the game for the Bucks nailing three of his seven 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to finish the game with 35 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists on 11/19 from the field.

Damian Lillard shoots from rainbow territory. Photo by Akinty Carter @ Tangent Zine

The Clippers were missing its Nucleus. All-star Kawhi Leonard was out from a sore left groin while Paul George was also MIA for a left knee soreness. Russell Westbrook, the spark plug on the Clippers bench, missed his fifth game today with a left-hand fracture.

James Harden drives in the crowded lane. Photo by Akinty Carter @ Tangent Zine

Despite missing its stars, the home team held the fort well with a back-and-forth battle that featured 28 lead changes. Norman Powell came up big, scoring 20 of his 26 points in the second half while standouts Amir Coffey and Terance Mann added 16 apiece. Center Ivica Zubac was solid with 18 points while James Harden finished the game with 13 points along with 11 dimes.

The Clippers will host the hot streaking Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota on Tuesday night at 7pm PST. The game will be broadcasted live on TNT. 

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