NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo (41) lifts Bucks past Bulls

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Milwaukee Bucks 122, Chicago Bulls 106


Giannis Antetokounmpo exploded for 41 points, including 25 in a dominant third quarter, to lead the Bucks past the Bulls. Brook Lopez added 21 points, and Damian Lillard posted a double-double with 20 points and 10 assists as Milwaukee improved its rhythm, shooting a season-high 55 percent from the field.

The Bucks closed the game on an 18-4 run, securing their fourth win in five games and splitting the season series with Chicago. Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 27 points, while Torrey Craig added 15 in his first start of the season.

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Memphis Grizzlies 117, Philadelphia 76ers 111


Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 25 points and Desmond Bane’s bounce-back performance propelled Memphis to a home win. Bane, who struggled in a loss to Denver the previous night, posted a double-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

The Sixers suffered a major blow as Paul George exited in the third quarter with a hyperextended knee. Joel Embiid carried Philadelphia with 35 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a fifth straight loss.


New York Knicks 138, Phoenix Suns 122


Jalen Brunson continued his mastery over Phoenix, delivering 36 points, 10 assists, and seven 3-pointers in a wire-to-wire Knicks win. Karl-Anthony Towns supported with 34 points and 10 rebounds, as New York notched its fourth straight victory.

For the Suns, Devin Booker scored 33 points, but Phoenix dropped its fifth consecutive game and fell to 1-6 without Kevin Durant, who remains sidelined with a calf injury. Bradley Beal also missed his fifth straight contest.


Golden State Warriors 120, Atlanta Hawks 97


Andrew Wiggins poured in 27 points, and Stephen Curry added 23 as the Warriors cruised to a home victory over the Hawks. Golden State’s Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, securing the team’s fifth straight win at home.

Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 15 points and 14 rebounds, but Atlanta struggled in its third game in four days.


Houston Rockets 130, Indiana Pacers 113


Alperen Sengun dominated for Houston with 31 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Rockets to victory with a powerful third-quarter surge. Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 points, and Fred VanVleet contributed 18 points and six assists as Houston won its sixth game in seven outings.

Indiana’s Quenton Jackson scored a career-high 24 points, and Pascal Siakam added 21, but the Pacers dropped their fourth game in five.

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Los Angeles Clippers 104, Orlando Magic 93


James Harden delivered 24 points, and Amir Coffey added 18 as the Clippers extended their home winning streak to six games. Ivica Zubac recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds as Los Angeles showcased strong defense, holding Orlando under 100 points for the first time in seven games.

Anthony Black led the Magic with 17 points, but their six-game winning streak came to an end.


Cleveland Cavaliers 128, New Orleans Pelicans 100


Ty Jerome exploded for a career-high 29 points, draining seven 3-pointers, as Cleveland rebounded from its first loss of the season. Georges Niang added 20 points, while Jarrett Allen and Jaylon Tyson each posted double-doubles to cap off a dominant Cavs performance.

Antonio Reeves shone for the depleted Pelicans with 34 points, but New Orleans, missing its top eight players, lost for the ninth time in 10 games.

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Oklahoma City Thunder 109, Portland Trail Blazers 99


Jalen Williams delivered a stellar all-around performance with 30 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds as the Thunder continued their dominance over the Blazers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 points in Oklahoma City’s 14th consecutive win against Portland, dating back to 2022.

Shaedon Sharpe led the Trail Blazers with 21 points but couldn’t stop the team from dropping another game without Deandre Ayton and Anfernee Simons.

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