Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his fourth triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 128-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors in an NBA Monday night game.
Antetokounmpo tallied 11 points, 12 rebounds, and a season-high 13 assists, orchestrating a Bucks offense that snapped a two-game skid.
Damian Lillard added 25 points for Milwaukee, who had struggled recently, losing four of their last five games — all against teams with losing records. Despite missing Khris Middleton due to an ankle injury, the Bucks comfortably handled the Raptors, who now sit at 8-28.
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Bucks head coach Doc Rivers praised Antetokounmpo’s passing, particularly his 10 first-half assists, which set the tone for the team. “When your best player does that, it becomes contagious, and the ball just moved,” Rivers said.
The only blemish for the Bucks was a cut Antetokounmpo suffered on his right little finger while attempting a block late in the first half. Rivers confirmed the injury required stitches, but Antetokounmpo stayed in the game, ultimately resting in the fourth quarter alongside Lillard as the Bucks maintained a comfortable lead.
In other NBA action, Zach LaVine led the Chicago Bulls to a comeback 114-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Zach LaVine delivered a near triple-double with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, leading the Bulls back from a 19-point third-quarter deficit. Coby White added 23 points, including a go-ahead layup and a dunk in the final minute.
Cade Cunningham’s impressive performance helped the Detroit Pistons overcome a significant early deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-115. Cunningham scored 32 points and dished out nine assists, leading Detroit back from an early 22-point deficit.
The Bucks, Bulls, and Pistons each earned dramatic wins on a night of standout performances and thrilling comebacks across the NBA league.
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