In their first game out of the all-star break, the Wizards’ furious rally falls short despite 22 points from rookie Alex Sarr

With a strong contest from Kyle Kuzma, Middleton missed the off-balance 3-pointer that would have tied the game, just as Antetokounmpo — for the first time in his NBA career — had hoped and Milwaukee pulled out a 104-101 victory over Washington. The Bucks’ third consecutive win moved them within a half-game of the Pacers for the East’s No. 4 seed.

Milwaukee knocked off the Clippers on Thursday, offering a glimpse of what it can accomplish down the stretch of the season.

Lillard (hamstring) produced 15 points (2-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 win over the Clippers. After missing the Bucks' final game before the All-Star break Feb.