Short-handed Bucks win
Playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo and point guard Jrue Holiday, the Milwaukee Bucks still managed to put on an offensive show Tuesday night in a 134-123 with against the Magic at Orlando. Milwaukee improved to 18-1 in its past 19 games.
Antetokounmpo missed the game with a non-COVID illness and Holiday sat out with an injured neck.
Brook Lopez led the way for Milwaukee with 26 points, while Khris Middleton and Jevon Carter each added 24. Cole Anthony scored 23 for the Magic.
Other games Hornets 112, Knicks 105:
Charlotte cooled off streaking New York, ending the Knicks’ nine-game winning streak by holding the home team to 16 points in the fourth quarter. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 27 points to lead the Hornets. RJ Barrett had 27 points for the Knicks.
Wizards 119, Pistons 117:
Bradley Beal scored 32 points with 7 rebounds and 7 assists to help Washington end a twogame losing streak
76ers117,Timberwolves94:
Joel Embiid had 39 points and point guard Tyrese Maxey added 27 as Philadelphia, playing without injured James Harden, won its third in a row to climb to two games behind first-place Boston in the Atlantic Division. Anthony Edwards scored 32 to lead Minnesota.
Nets118, Rockets 96: Mikal Bridges scored 30 points to lead Brooklyn at Houston. The win was the Nets’ third in a row. Jalen Breen paced the Rockets with 25 points.
Thunder 137, Warriors 128:
Despite getting 40 points from Stephen Curry, including 10 3pointers, Golden State fell to 725 on the road. Shai GilgeousAlexander led Oklahoma City with 33 points.