Brayden Burries’ Career-High Wasn’t Enough in NBA Cup Loss to Raptors
Burries delivers career best
Brayden Burries had his strongest game as a rookie against Toronto, finishing with 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. He made eight of 14 shots, or 57.1%, and recorded the first double-double of his career.
Burries scored 15 points in the first half, making seven of 11 shots. He also collected seven rebounds before halftime, including four on offense, as Milwaukee built its lead.
Herro contributes in two ways
Tyler Herro scored six points in the first half but added seven assists as Milwaukee sought to get its offense moving. The article says he had gone scoreless in the first quarter in each of the previous three games, including the Toronto matchup.
Herro scored 17 points after halftime and ended with 23 points, five rebounds and 10 assists. He made seven of 16 shots and one of five three-pointers.
Second-half problems decide game
Milwaukee led by nine at halftime and had held a 14-point advantage, but its offense cooled after the break. The Bucks made 13 of 37 field-goal attempts and six of 23 three-pointers in the second half.
Toronto made 27 of 50 shots from the field after halftime, a 54% rate, and went four for 11 from three-point range. The Bucks also committed 12 second-half fouls and nine turnovers, bringing their game totals to 28 fouls and 20 turnovers.
Toronto takes NBA Cup opener
The Raptors won 121-107 despite playing without Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes, whom the article describes as All-Stars. Milwaukee had hoped to take advantage of their absence after a strong opening half.
The article contrasts the loss with Milwaukee’s previous game against Boston, when the Bucks started slowly and rallied after halftime. Against Toronto, the pattern reversed: Milwaukee began well, then could not keep pace in the second half.
Key points
- Burries posted 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for his first career double-double.
- Toronto beat Milwaukee 121-107 in both teams’ first NBA Cup game of the season.
- The Bucks led by nine at halftime but committed 20 turnovers and 28 fouls overall.
- Herro finished with 23 points, five rebounds and 10 assists.