Bucks dominate Hornets in Paris
Rockets sink T-wolves despite Harden struggle
PARIS, Jan 25, (AP): Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 12 rebounds and the NBAleading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-103 on Friday night in the first NBA regular-season game in France.
Milwaukee improved to 40-6 with its eighth straight victory. The Bucks have the best 46-game start in franchise history. They were 39-7 in 1970-71 when they went on to win the NBA championship.
Eric Bledsoe added 20 points and five assists for the Bucks.
Malik Monk led Charlotte with 31 points. The Hornets have lost eight in a row. the All-Star Game, Siakam had two big baskets down the stretch. He drove for a dunk with Toronto leading by only one, then nailed a 3-pointer with 21 seconds remaining after the Knicks had closed within three.
Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell each added 16 points for the Raptors. They beat the Knicks for the eighth straight time.
In Orlando, Fla, Kemba Walker scored 37 points, Gordon Hayward added 22 and Boston overcame a 16-point first-half deficit to beat Orlando.
Daniel Theis added 16 points to help the Celtics win their third straight game.
Evan Fournier led Orlando with 30 points. Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds.
In Oklahoma City, Danilo Gallinari scored 25 points and Oklahoma City beat Atlanta for its fourth straight win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and Dennis Schroder added 21 for the Thunder. They shot 58% from the field and posted a season-high point total.
Trae Young had 26 points and a season-high 16 assists for Atlanta, a day after the former University of Oklahoma star was named an AllStar starter. John Collins scored 28 points.
In Miami, Kawhi Leonard had his first career triple-double and scored 33 points, Landry Shamet added 22 and Los Angeles Clippers shrugged off an early 15-point deficit before hanging on to beat Miami.
Leonard finished with 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
He was first credited with the triple-double in the third quarter briefly, because one of his rebounds was taken away after a stat review.
In Phoenix, Devin Booker had 35 points and 10 assists before fouling out with 1:31 left and Phoenix held on to beat the Spurs, snapping an 11-game skid in San Antonio.
Booker has scored at least 30 points eight times in January and in 17 games this season. He’s averaging 31.3 points in 12 games this month.
Dario Saric added 20 points, Kelly Oubre Jr had 16 and Deandre Ayton had 10 points and 11 rebounds to help the Suns win in San Antonio for the first time since Feb 27, 2013.
In Detroit, Jaren Jackson Jr scored 24 of his 29 points in the first half and hit a big 3-pointer in the fourth quarter in Memphis’ victory over Detroit.
Dillon Brooks scored 22 of his 27 points in the second half for Memphis, and Ja Morant had 16 points and 12 assists.
Derrick Rose had 22 points for Detroit. Pistons center Andre Drummond sat out because of a lacerated lip.
In Chicago, Buddy Hield scored 21 points, Harrison Barnes added 19 and Sacramento beat Chicago to snap a six-game losing streak.
De’Aaron Fox added 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Zach LaVine scored 21 points for Chicago.
In San Francisco, T.J. Warren scored 21 of his 33 points in the first half, Doug McDermott made four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and Indiana held off Golden State.
McDermott matched his season high with 24 points as the Pacers (30-16) won their seventh in eight games.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts during an NBA basketball game against Charlotte Hornets in Paris on Jan
24. (AP)