Lillard Drops 43 as Bucks Outlast 76ers, Pistons and Rockets Win
Lillard Shines in Milwaukee’s Win Over Philadelphia
Damian Lillard put on a show Sunday, scoring a season-high 43 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 135-127 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo (strained left calf), Milwaukee relied on Lillard’s eight three-pointers, while Gary Trent Jr. added 23 points off the bench, shooting 7-of-15 from deep.
The Bucks set a season-high with 24 three-pointers on 43.6% shooting from beyond the arc.
Game Highlights:
- Damian Lillard: 43 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists
- Gary Trent Jr.: 23 points, 7-of-15 from 3-point range
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI): 39 points
- Joel Embiid (PHI): 27 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists
Despite Maxey’s 39 points and Embiid’s double-double, the 76ers couldn’t keep up with Milwaukee’s hot shooting from three-point range.
Pistons Cruise Past Hornets Behind Cunningham’s Triple-Double
Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to a 112-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, recording a triple-double with 19 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Tobias Harris (20 points) and Malik Beasley (17 points) helped Detroit secure its second straight win, while Jalen Duren dominated inside with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Game Highlights:
- Cade Cunningham: 19 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds
- Tobias Harris: 20 points
- Miles Bridges (CHA): 30 points, 9 rebounds
- Seth Curry (CHA): 26 points
Charlotte, missing LaMelo Ball (ankle), struggled early and couldn’t recover despite Miles Bridges’ 30-point effort.
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Rockets Snap Skid, Edge Raptors Despite Injuries
The Houston Rockets, missing several key players, managed to end their six-game losing streak with a 94-87 win over the Toronto Raptors.
Dillon Brooks led the way with 19 points, while Jalen Green added 18. The Rockets’ bench stepped up, outscoring Toronto’s reserves 43-31, led by:
- Jeff Green: 14 points (season-high)
- Jock Landale: 11 points, 10 rebounds
- Cam Whitmore: 11 points
Toronto’s Top Performers:
- Immanuel Quickley: 20 points, 8 rebounds
- Scottie Barnes: 15 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
- Jamal Shead: 14 points off the bench
Despite missing Alperen Sengun (back spasms) early in the game, the Rockets locked in defensively and held the Raptors under 90 points to secure the win.
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What’s Next?
- Bucks: Await injury updates on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of their next game.
- 76ers: Look to bounce back as they continue their road trip.
- Pistons: Seek a third straight win with Cade Cunningham leading the way.
- Rockets: Hope to build momentum after breaking their losing streak.
Stay tuned as the NBA season heats up with teams fighting for playoff positioning.
