Without him, Anthony asserted himself as the alpha against the Bucks and finished with 28 points by working extensively in the post and drawing fouls. (He was 12 of 12 from the free-throw line.) He aggravated his groin late in the third quarter when he tried to spin his way to the basket but felt his right leg give way.
West Ham, seeking a first win at Tottenham since 1999, actually finished the first half on top and they got going in similar fashion after the break, Cole drawing an important save from Gomes with a fierce drive.