Overview
- Oklahoma City snapped Milwaukee’s perfect preseason record, closing with key fourth-quarter plays from its bench.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander logged 23 points and six assists on 8-of-10 shooting in 19 minutes before sitting the second half.
- Two-way big Branden Carlson added 17 points and nine rebounds, and rookie Brooks Barnhizer contributed 10 points and 12 boards.
- Cole Anthony paced the Bucks’ reserves with 21 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 16, and Myles Turner was out with right calf soreness.
- The Thunder continued to manage injuries with Nikola Topic, Kenrich Williams and Thomas Sorber sidelined, as evaluation continues ahead of Friday’s preseason finale.