D-J Wilson led a charge by the Milwaukee bench as the Bucks beat the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night 123-115. Wilson scored nine points and had 10 rebounds while continuing to emerge as a weapon for coach Mike Budenholzer, who was impressed with his play.
Giannis Antetokounmpo also noticed Wilson’s recent play.
Wilson commented on the amount of work he had put in to get to this point.
The Bucks bench outscored the Pelicans bench 49-38. New Orleans was hurt when its big man, Anthony Davis, missed much of the action due to illness. He still finished with 27 points and 11 rebounds. The close game had seven ties and 14 lead changes. Milwaukee plays at Boston Friday night.
