Bucks’ stars key victory over Lakers
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 47 points, Khris Middleton tied Milwaukee’s record for career 3-pointers, and the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-102 on Wednesday night.
Middleton returned after missing eight games because of COVID-19 and made consecutive 3-pointers 30 seconds apart early in the fourth quarter to put the Bucks ahead for good. The second of those 3s was his 1,051st with the Bucks to match Ray Allen for first place on the team’s list.
L.A.’s LeBron James (abdominal strain) missed his eighth straight game.
NETS 109, CAVALIERS 99
James Harden scored 27 points, LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 and Kevin Durant 23 to help host Brooklyn beat short-handed Cleveland. Patty Mills added 21 points to give the Nets four 20-point scorers for the first time this season.
SUNS 105, MAVERICKS 98
Devin Booker scored 24 points and Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 13 rebounds as host Phoenix won its 10th straight.
HORNETS 97, WIZARDS 87
Terry Rozier scored 19 points as host Charlotte beat Washington for its fourth straight victory.
TRAIL BLAZERS 112 BULLS 107
Damian Lillard had 22 points and 10 assists as host Portland salted away the win by making six free throws in the final 1:05.
HEAT 113, PELICANS 98
Jimmy Butler had a triple-double in his return from a sprained right ankle, finishing with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in Miami’s home victory over New Orleans.
HAWKS 110, CELTICS 99
John Collins scored 20 points and Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter had 19 apiece as host Atlanta beat Boston for its third straight victory.
MAGIC 104, KNICKS 98
Cole Anthony had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Mo Bamba added 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Orlando Magic rallied for a road victory. The Magic snapped a three-game losing streak.
TIMBERWOLVES 107 KINGS 97
Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 in Minnesota’s home victory. De’Aaron Fox had 28 points for Sacramento.
PISTONS 97, PACERS 89
Jeremi Grant scored 19 points and Cory Joseph added 18 and host Detroit rallied to win.