Headline: European Stars Shine Bright: Giannis Leads Bucks, Sengun Powers Rockets, Hartenstein Triumphs in German Showdown

Nikola Jokic and Alex Sarr engaged in a thrilling face-off, but they weren’t the only European stars showcasing their talents on the court last night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo spearheaded the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-119 victory against the Indiana Pacers, putting on a dominant display with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.

The Greek superstar also recorded three blocks, continuing his impressive streak against the Pacers, where he averages 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists in their encounters.

In a close match, the Houston Rockets triumphed 117-114 at home over the Chicago Bulls, driven by Alperen Sengun’s remarkable performance of 24 points and 15 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic contributed 15 points and seven rebounds for Chicago in the loss.

In Detroit, an intriguing duel between two German players saw Isaiah Hartenstein’s Oklahoma City Thunder defeating Dennis Schroder and the Pistons 113-107. Both players notched double-doubles; Hartenstein had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, while Schroder managed 17 points and 11 assists for Detroit.

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs edged out the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115, with Jeremy Sochan contributing 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Sandro Mamukelashvili added 10 points and seven rebounds for the Spurs, while Karlo Matkovic achieved a double-double for the Pelicans with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Kristaps Porzingis made his return after a bout with a viral illness, leading the Boston Celtics to a 113-105 victory on the road against the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 24 points.

Game scores include:
– Brooklyn – Boston: 105-113
– Detroit – Oklahoma City: 107-113
– Houston – Chicago: 117-114
– Memphis – Miami: 125-91
– Milwaukee – Indiana: 126-119
– Golden State – New York: 97-94
– San Antonio – New Orleans: 119-115
– Denver – Washington: 123-126

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