The Bucks moved into second place in the N-B-A Eastern Conference Wednesday night with a 124-115 win at home over Atlanta.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points to lead Milwaukee, but Bobby Portis came up big with 23 points and 15 rebounds.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 27 points.
The Bucks have won six games in a row and they’re now just two games behind Miami after a Heat loss.
After working out this week with Milwaukee’s G-League team, the Wisconsin Herd, injured center Brook Lopez will join the Bucks on a four-game western road trip that begins Saturday at Golden State.
