Bucks’ surge continues in win vs. overmatched Pelicans

Cam Thomas and Ryan Rollins each scored 27 points and Kevin Porter Jr. added 25, fueling the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 139-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

Thomas sank 11 of 17 shots from the floor in 21 minutes off the bench.

Rollins drained a career-high seven 3-pointers and matched Porter by going 10 of 15 from the floor for the Bucks, who pulled away by outscoring the Pelicans 36-22 in the fourth quarter.

Bobby Portis recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds...