Short-handed Bucks defeat Oklahoma City 136-132 in two overtimes

Milwaukee Bucks, missing their top two scorers, beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-132 in two overtimes on Wednesday night.

Always finding ways to win. pic.twitter.com/hYY961h9GN

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 10, 2022

Jevon Carter had career highs of 36 points and 12 assists, making 15 of 27 field goals, including 5 of 10 3-pointers in the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sat out with a sore left knee, and Jrue Holiday, who was left out due to a sprained right ankle.

Brook Lopez scored 24 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks for the Bucks, who were coming off their first loss of the season after winning their first nine games.

Bucks outlast the Thunder in double OT behind Jevon's 36 points. pic.twitter.com/RaBKaxmPEm

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 39 points, Tre Mann added 21 and Josh Giddey scored 18 points, 15 rebounds and six assists for the Thunder, who lost their fourth straight.