Lakers top Bucks; LeBron scores 34

MILWAUKEE — LeBron James scored a seasonhigh 34 points in the opener of a seven-game road trip, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-106 on Thursday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and 12 rebounds for Milwaukee, but he also committed nine turnovers.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished with 23 points, and Anthony Davis had 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

JAZZ 129, PELICANS 118

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Mike Conley added 20 and host Utah beat New Orleans.

Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 27 points, and Brandon Ingram finished with 23.

KNICKS 119, WARRIORS 104

RJ Barrett finished with 29 points, and Julius Randle had 16 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists as visiting New York beat Golden State.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 30 points.

GAME POSTPONEMENTS

The Memphis Grizzlies game at Portland scheduled for Friday, along with home games Sunday and Monday against Sacramento, were postponed, the NBA said. That came one day after the Grizzlies’ game at Portland, scheduled for Wednesday, also was called off.