Jennings Explodes For 55, Bucks Edge Warriors 129-125

Posted by Stephen Rhodes under NBA Game Recap

Usually, rookies don’t go on scoring binges (unless your name is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and especially if you’re a rookie on the Milwaukee Bucks. The dateline was Saturday at the Bradley Center and the two teams were the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors; both teams have a up-and-coming rookie, Stephen Curry for Golden State and Brandon Jennings for Milwaukee. no signs weren’t apparent, but the crowd at Bradley enjoyed a treat (two, actually) as Jennings broke a franchise rookie scoring record as he poured in 55 points (hence the Abdul-Jabbar reference). Milwaukee would need all of those points as they held on to edge Golden State 129-125.

Interestingly enough, Jennings didn’t score in the opening period; Stephen Jackson drained nine points as the Warriors held the lead throughout the first quarter, taking a 30-21 advantage into the second quarter. Jackson helped Golden State pad their lead further as he made a pair of free throws and a jumper, elevating their lead to thirteen at 36-23; a layup by Luc Richard Mbah a Moute with 54 seconds left in the half enabled Milwaukee to go into their locker room down by only eight at 57-49.

The Bucks, especially Jennings, would explode during the third quarter as Jennings exploited the Warriors for 29 points by himself – three more points than Golden State scored in the period. The Jennings offensive explosion would enable Milwaukee to take an 92-83 lead into the fourth quarter. Golden State would slowly reduce their deficit until Monta Ellis drained a three-pointer, giving them a 108-107 lead with 4:24 remaining in the game; Jennings would seal the deal for the Bucks with 10 seconds left as he converted a pair of free throws.

Jennings led the Bucks with 55 points (including 7 three-pointers), 5 rebounds and 5 assists while Andrew Bogut added 19 with 11 rebounds, 2 assists and a block; Charlie Bell scored 14 with 4 rebounds, 6 assists and a steal.

Ellis led all Warriors scorers with 26 points (including three 3-pointers), 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals while Corey Maggette added 25 with 5 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal; Jackson pitched in 21 with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Milwaukee (5-2) plays again on Monday when they host the Dallas Mavericks while Golden State (3-6) travels to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers Tuesday.

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4 Responses to “Jennings Explodes For 55, Bucks Edge Warriors 129-125”

Kobeofthenba on November 15th, 2009 4:45 am

YOOOOOOO. Where did this cat come from? That was AMAZing tonight. He had like 15 straight pts in the 3rd quarter! Is he for real? or is this a one night wonder?
Jairo on November 15th, 2009 8:44 am

This is a strong rookie class! Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans, and Johnny Flynn are all looking very impressive already.

They said it was not a strong rookie class, but these guys are good.
Stephen Rhodes on November 15th, 2009 10:46 am

Kobe, rest assured that Jennings is the real deal; however, I still stand by my prediction that barring anything that Blake Griffin does when he returns, the ROY will go to Tyreke Evans.
kobeofthenba on November 16th, 2009 4:47 am

I have been watching Sacramento this year and btn Jason Thompson and Tyreke Evans they have the start of something. With Westhal the throwback coach I am pleasantly surprised with where this team is going… The Maloof brothers may finally be onto something.