Wed 2 Apr 2008
Bucks Battle Against Knicks Win In Overtime 119-115
Posted by Kyle Stack under Main
Bobby Simmons signed a $47 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks nearly three years ago. He earned a little chunk of that contract on Tuesday night as he scored 12 of his 24 points between the end of the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the Bucks to a 119-115 win against the New York Knicks.
Simmons made a jumper with 2:40 left in the fourth to bring the Bucks to within 103-98. After an Andrew Bogut layup, two Simmons free throws shortened the Knicks (20-54) lead to 103-102. A Simmons layup with one second left on the clock gave the Bucks a 109-107 lead and the assumed victory. However, New York ?s Quentin Richardson drew a foul on the ensuing play and knocked down both free throws to send the game into overtime.From there, Simmons continued his hot hand, nailing a mid-range jumper, hitting two free throws and drilling another jumper to give the Bucks (25-48) a 115-111 lead with 2:47 remaining in the extra period. Michael Redd scored 36 points with nine assists and six rebounds for Milwaukee.
Former No. 1-overall pick Andrew Bogut added 24 points and 13 rebounds.Richardson dropped in 22 points for the Knicks and Zach Randolph added 19 points and ten rebounds. Jamal Crawford scored 19 points and dished eight assists.
