Giannis Antetokounmpo takes down the Lakers
In the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 105-101 in a game in which Antetokounmpo starred.
Milwaukee Bucks defeated Los Angeles Lakers 105-101 in the American Basketball League (NBA).
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 21 points in his lowest scoring game since recovering from a right calf injury, blocked LeBron James' shot with 39 seconds to go in a 101-101 tie, and prevented the Lakers from tying the game with a steal in the final seconds.
Kevin Porter Jr. scored 22 points, Kyle Kuzma 13 points and Bobby Portis 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks.
LeBron James was the top scorer with 26 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds for the Lakers, while Luka Doncic had 24 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.
- Thunder came back from 21 points down to win
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 after trailing by 21 points in the second half.
Jalen Williams had 26 points, 10 assists, Ajay Mitchell 23 points and Kenrich Williams 21 points for the Thunder.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. was the leading scorer with 23 points and 7 rebounds for the Grizzlies, while GG Jackson added 18 points and Santi Aldama 15.
-Rockets lost on the road
Houston Rockets lost 111-105 to Portland Trail Blazers on the road in a game where Alperen Şengün did not play due to injury.
Toumani Camara scored 25 points for the Blazers, who won their 5th game in a row, while Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija scored 20 points each.
Kevin Durant scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Rockets, passing Wilt Chamberlain to become the 7th player in NBA history to score the most points in a regular season.
