Giannis watches the triple-double as the Bucks lead the Wizards 92-86 after the third quarter

The Milwaukee Bucks (9-9) enter tonight on a five-game winning streak against the Washington Wizards (2-15), who have lost 13 in a row.

The Bucks can’t quite shake off the worst team in the league as they lead 92-86 after three quarters. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 35 points, nine rebounds and nine assists while Damian Lillard added 21 points. But after going up by double digits twice early in the third, the Wizards were able to keep up with 50% shooting from the floor and 56 points in the paint.

Lillard ended the half with a buzzer-beater to help the Bucks take a 63-58 lead over the Wizards at halftime. Antetokounmpo had 20 points (on 7 of 11 shooting), seven assists and five rebounds. Lillard had 18 points and AJ Green had 10 off the bench for Milwaukee.

Jordan Poole scored 17 points for Washington, while former Bucks point guard Malcolm Brogdon scored a dozen.

Antetokounmpo scored 15 points in the first quarter, but Washington took a 29-28 lead after the first 12 minutes behind 12 from Poole. Washington also scored five points off four offensive rebounds.

Milwaukee is looking to climb above .500 for the first time since winning its season opener on Oct. 23.

Is Giannis playing tonight?

Giannis Antetokounmpo will play with tendinopathy in his right patella – an improvement from Tuesday, when he suffered a late scratch and swelling in his left knee. He was originally reported to have a left calf strain. He struggled with right knee pain throughout the season.

What channel are the Bucks on?

The game begins at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Steve Novak and Melanie Ricks.

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