NBA Roundup: Khris Middleton Nets 44 as Bucks Defeat Suns

NBA Roundup: Khris Middleton Nets 44 as Bucks Defeat Suns
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) drives for the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on March 6, 2022. Benny Sieu/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Khris Middleton scored a season-high 44 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns 132–122 on Sunday afternoon to extend their winning streak to four games.

The three-time All-Star also added eight rebounds and five assists on 16-for-27 shooting to even the two-game season series with the Suns. It was Phoenix’s first loss on the road since Feb. 3. Following their late-game rally against Chicago on Friday night, the Bucks once again peaked late, outscoring the Suns 14–4 over the final 3:32.