NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to 6th straight win

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Bucks 124, Wizards 114

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his third triple-double of the season with 42 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, leading Milwaukee to its sixth consecutive win.

Damian Lillard contributed 25 points and 10 assists, Brook Lopez scored 18 points, and AJ Green added 13 off the bench. Milwaukee has now won eight of its last nine games. Antetokounmpo achieved his first career 40-point triple-double, shooting 15-for-24 from the field.

Jordan Poole paced Washington with 31 points, while Malcolm Brogdon added season highs of 29 points and 11 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas and Corey Kispert chipped in 16 points apiece for the Wizards, who have now lost 14 straight games.

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Suns 113, Warriors 105

Devin Booker and Tyus Jones combined for 46 points and 18 assists, leading Phoenix past Golden State despite a subpar shooting night from Kevin Durant.

Durant recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 7-for-20. The Suns, who have struggled lately, found their groove beyond the arc, going 14-for-21 on 3-pointers in the first half.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 23 points but shot just 3-for-10 from beyond the arc. Andrew Wiggins added 18 points as Golden State dropped its fourth straight game, struggling with 14-for-40 shooting from deep.


Hawks 107, Hornets 104

De’Andre Hunter’s clutch plays in the final minute, including consecutive scores, lifted Atlanta over Charlotte for its third straight win.

Hunter finished with 18 points, and Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 20 points. Onyeka Okongwu posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Charlotte’s Brandon Miller poured in 32 points on 10-for-30 shooting, including a late 3-pointer that trimmed the deficit to one point. However, Hunter’s free throws and a defensive stop sealed the victory for the Hawks.


76ers 111, Pistons 96

Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and added six assists as Philadelphia cruised past Detroit on the road.

KJ Martin had 19 points, six rebounds, and three blocks, while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Council IV combined for 31 points. Paul George, returning after missing three games, contributed 11 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.

Malik Beasley led Detroit with 19 points, and Jaden Ivey added 15. Bench players Marcus Sasser and Wendell Moore Jr. contributed 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the loss.

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Mavericks 106, Jazz 94

Kyrie Irving scored 30 points to lead Dallas to a wire-to-wire win over Utah, extending the Mavericks’ winning streak to three games.

Dallas thrived despite Luka Doncic’s continued absence due to a wrist injury. Quentin Grimes chipped in 24 points, while P.J. Washington (16 points, 11 rebounds) and Daniel Gafford (14 points, 11 boards) each recorded double-doubles.

Lauri Markkanen returned for Utah after missing a game for the birth of his child and led the team with 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting. However, the Jazz struggled from the field, shooting 35.8 percent, and dropped their seventh game in the last eight contests.

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