NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ 7-game winning streak

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Bucks End Kings’ Streak Behind Antetokounmpo’s Triple-Double

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double with 33 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Sacramento Kings 130-115. Damian Lillard added 24 points as the Bucks exploded for 47 points in the first quarter to set the tone. DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points for the Kings, while De’Aaron Fox posted a 20-point, 11-rebound double-double. The loss snapped Sacramento’s seven-game winning streak.

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Hawks Hold Off Suns Behind Young’s Season High

Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 122-117 win over the Phoenix Suns. Young shot 13-for-31 from the field, surpassing Al Horford for 10th place on Atlanta’s all-time field goals list. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 35 and 31 points, respectively, as the Suns saw their three-game winning streak snapped.


Thunder Top Short-Handed 76ers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32 points powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-102 win over the depleted Philadelphia 76ers. The Thunder capitalized on the absences of key 76ers players, including Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Justin Edwards set a career high with 25 points for Philadelphia, which has now dropped six of its last eight games.


Mitchell Shines as Cavaliers Snap Pacers’ Streak

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half, propelling the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 127-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers bounced back from a home loss to Indiana just two days earlier, aided by 24 points from Darius Garland and a double-double from Evan Mobley. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points.


Murray’s Career Nis Behind Murphy’s Big Night

Trey Murphy III scored 32 points to lift the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls. Zion Williamson contributed 21 points and nine assists, while Jose Alvarado scored all 12 of his points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Zach LaVine paced Chicago with 25 points, and Nikola Vucevic added 22 points and 15 rebounds.

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Nets Overcome Henderson’s Career Night to Defeat Blazers

Despite a career-best 39 points from Scoot Henderson, the Brooklyn Nets ended their five-game losing streak with a 132-114 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Cameron Johnson led the Nets with 24 points, while Noah Clowney and Keon Johnson each added 20. Henderson shot an impressive 13-of-18 from the field and 8-of-10 from beyond the arc for Portland.

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