NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks blast star-less Lakers
Source: news.source.inquirer
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were without key players LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves. Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Gary Trent Jr. contributed 23 points off the bench. The Bucks snapped a two-game losing streak, dominating the game from start to finish.
Key Points
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and had seven rebounds in the Bucks' victory.
Gary Trent Jr. added 23 points and six 3-pointers off the bench for Milwaukee.
The Lakers were without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves due to injuries.
Rookies Dalton Knecht and Bronny James led the Lakers with 17 points each.
The Bucks dominated early, never trailing and building a lead up to 23 points in the first half.
Milwaukee's defense held the Lakers to the second-fewest points allowed by the Bucks that season.
