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Giannis Antetokounmpo put up an impressive 37 points and secured 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t sufficient for the Milwaukee Bucks, who fell to the Orlando Magic 109-111 at home.
Franz Wagner delivered crucial defensive plays against Damian Lillard, who scored 26 points, preventing the Bucks star from hitting a game-winning three-pointer as time expired. Wagner contributed 18 points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
This victory marked the Magic’s first win after enduring five straight losses. For the Bucks, it was their second defeat in the past ten games.
In his inaugural matchup against the Boston Celtics as a rival, Luka Doncic recorded 34 points, but his team lost 111-101 to the defending champions, the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers are more focused on the status of LeBron James’ groin injury than the game outcome itself. The 40-year-old superstar departed with 6:44 left on the clock while his team trailed 85-94, as they were attempting to recover from a 69-90 deficit.
Alperen Sengun contributed significantly with 20 points, six assists, and five rebounds to propel the Houston Rockets to a decisive 147-117 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Game scores from around the league include: Charlotte Hornets 105 – Brooklyn Nets 102, Atlanta Hawks 120 – Indiana Pacers 118, Toronto Raptors 117 – Washington Wizards 118, Miami Heat 109 – Chicago Bulls 114, and Golden State Warriors 115 – Detroit Pistons 110.
Eastern Conference Standings:
1. Cleveland Cavaliers 53-10
2. Boston Celtics 46-18
3. New York Knicks 40-23
4. Milwaukee Bucks 36-26
5. Indiana Pacers 35-27
6. Detroit Pistons 35-29
7. Atlanta Hawks 30-34
8. Orlando Magic 30-35
9. Miami Heat 29-34
10. Chicago Bulls 26-38
11. Philadelphia 76ers 21-41
12. Brooklyn Nets 21-42
13. Toronto Raptors 21-43
14. Charlotte Hornets 15-48
15. Washington Wizards 13-49
Western Conference Standings:
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 52-11
2. Denver Nuggets 41-22
3. Los Angeles Lakers 40-22
4. Memphis Grizzlies 39-24
5. Houston Rockets 39-25
6. Golden State Warriors 36-28
7. Minnesota Timberwolves 36-29
8. Los Angeles Clippers 34-29
9. Sacramento Kings 33-29
10. Dallas Mavericks 32-32
11. Phoenix Suns 29-34
12. Portland Trail Blazers 28-36
13. San Antonio Spurs 26-35
14. New Orleans Pelicans 17-47
15. Utah Jazz 15-48
