Giannis Antetokounmpo had a big game, recording his third triple-double of the season with 42 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, helping the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night. This win extended the Bucks’ winning streak to six games.
Damian Lillard added 25 points and 10 assists, Brook Lopez scored 18 points, and AJ Green contributed 13 points off the bench. Taurean Prince added 11 points. Milwaukee has now won eight of its last nine games.
Antetokounmpo’s 42 points marked his first career 40-point triple-double. He made 15 out of 24 shots.
Washington suffered its 14th consecutive loss. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 31 points. Former Bucks player Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Jonas Valanciunas and Corey Kispert both had 16 points.
Suns 113, Warriors 105
Devin Booker and Tyus Jones combined for 46 points and 18 assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a win over the Golden State Warriors. The Suns managed to hold off a strong performance from the Warriors.
Kevin Durant made just 7 of 20 shots but still finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Phoenix, however, won only their second game in the last eight.
Stephen Curry struggled with his shooting, hitting 8 out of 21 shots and 3 out of 10 from three-point range, totaling 23 points. Golden State lost its fourth straight game.
Hawks 107, Hornets 104
De’Andre Hunter helped the Atlanta Hawks secure a close win over the Charlotte Hornets by scoring two quick baskets in the final minute. Hunter finished the game with 18 points, while Jalen Johnson added 20 points. Onyeka Okongwu contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Trae Young had 14 points.
Brandon Miller scored 32 points for Charlotte, but after hitting a three-pointer to bring the Hornets within one point, the Hawks held on with Hunter’s free throws and Okongwu’s foul shots to seal the win.
76ers 111, Pistons 96
Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and added six assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a victory over the Detroit Pistons. KJ Martin contributed 19 points, six rebounds, and three blocked shots. Ricky Council IV also added 17 points, and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 14 points and six rebounds.
Malik Beasley led the Pistons with 19 points, while Jaden Ivey scored 15 points. Marcus Sasser and Wendell Moore Jr. chipped in with 12 and 11 points off the bench.
Mavericks 106, Jazz 94
Kyrie Irving scored 30 points to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz. The Mavericks are now 5-1 without their star player Luka Dončić, who was out with a wrist injury.
Quentin Grimes added 24 points, while P.J. Washington had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Daniel Gafford scored 14 points and grabbed 11 boards.
Lauri Markkanen scored 19 points for Utah, but the Jazz struggled with their shooting, making only 35.8% of their attempts. Utah lost for the third time in a row and the seventh time in their last eight games.
