Raptors Stop Bucks’ Winning Streak as Giannis Antetokounmpo Sits

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) passes the ball as Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (9) defends during the second quarter at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Dec. 2, 2021. John E. Sokolowski/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Fred VanVleet scored 26 of his 29 points in the second half and the Toronto Raptors ended the visiting Milwaukee Bucks’ eight-game winning streak Thursday night with a 97–93 victory.

Milwaukee was without Giannis Antetokounmpo (sore calf). DeMarcus Cousins (rest) also did not play after making his Bucks debut on Wednesday.