Knicks Knocked Again: Bogut, Bucks Thrash New York

November 8, 2009 7:56 a.m. EST

Milwaukee, WI (AHN) - Andrew Bogut had 22 points and eight rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks didn't show mercy against the New York Knicks in a 102-87 rout Saturday.

The Bucks (3-2) could not get control of the opening tip in the ball game, but soon got over that miscue with some sizzling shooting.

Milwaukee had a 40-22 advantage after the first quarter.

Chris Duhon, the Knicks starting point guard, was benched after scoring one point on 0-4 shooting in 20 minutes of play.

Bogut has been on fire so far. His play was limited after injuring his lower back last January, but he is clearly on his game now in averaging 13.8 points and nine rebounds per game.

David Lee was New York's leading scorer with 18 points, seven boards, and four assists.

The Knicks' (1-6) leading scorer, Al Harrington, had just five points in this outing.

The Bucks have held all of their opponents to under 100 points this season. something that no other team has accomplished.

Milwaukee will have a true test when the Denver Nuggets come to visit the Bucks for their next game.

Denver is 5-2 to start the season, but has dropped two straight.

The Knicks, meanwhile. face three high scoring offenses in Utah, Atlanta, and Golden State in their next three at home.