Bucks beat Pelicans for their 3rd straight victory and 6th in 7 games
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NEW ORLEANS — Ryan Rollins made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-118 on Friday night for their third straight victory and sixth in seven games.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma wears a "Built by Black History" T-shirt before a game against the Pelicans on Friday in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson dunks during the first half Friday in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson celebrates after dunking during the first half Friday in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego reacts during the first half Friday in New Orleans.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. shoots during the first half Friday in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears looks to pass during the first half Friday in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole looks to pass the ball during the first half Friday in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson catches a pass during the first half Friday in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen looks to pass during the first half Friday in New Orleans.
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Milwaukee Bucks Ryan Rollins moves with the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens during the second half Friday in New Orleans.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Cam Thomas dunks during the second half Friday in New Orleans.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard-forward Kevin Porter Jr. drives with the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears during the second half Friday in New Orleans.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Cam Thomas shoots a layup during the second half Friday in New Orleans.
