The Milwaukee Bucks secured their sixth victory of the season early this morning, showing signs of recovery after a slow start to the year.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 41 points, including 25 in the third quarter, the Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls 122-106 in Milwaukee.
Giannis was the standout player for the winners, with 17/23 two-pointers, 7/14 free throws, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. He was followed by Brook Lopez with 21 points and Damian Lillard, who contributed 20 points and 10 assists.
For the Bulls, Zach LaVine led with 27 points, while Torrey Craig added 15 points.
The Bucks’ next opponent is the Indiana Pacers, scheduled for Saturday morning (23/11 at 03:00) in Milwaukee for the NBA Cup.
Summary of NBA Results:
- Cleveland – New Orleans: 128-100
- Milwaukee – Chicago: 122-106
- Memphis – Philadelphia: 117-111
- Houston – Indiana: 130-113
- Oklahoma City – Portland: 109-99
- Golden State – Atlanta: 120-97
- Phoenix – New York: 122-138
- Clippers – Orlando: 104-93
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Source: CNA