Giannis’ triple-double helps Bucks stop Nets

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, helping to turn away Brooklyn’s attempt to rally from a 23-point deficit early in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the undermanned Nets 129115 on Saturday.

Khris Middleton scored 29 points despite a quad injury, while Brook Lopez added 24 on 7-of-15 shooting from the 3-point arc.

Milwaukee shot 49 percent from the field, including 21 of 51 from the 3-point line to extend their NBA-best record to 25-10. The Bucks have won three straight and seven of eight.

CELTICS 112, GRIZZLIES 103: Kyrie Irving had 26 points and 13 assists and Al Horford added 18 points, including a pair of key 3-pointers in the closing 1:32 for Boston.

Marcus Morris scored 22 points for Boston, and Gordon Hayward had 14 off the bench.

Mike Conley led Memphis with 26 points, while Dillon Brooks added 19. Jaren Jackson Jr and Marc Gasol finished with 15 points apiece.

JAZZ 129, KNICKS 97: Rudy Gobert had 25 points and 16 rebounds for Utah.

Dante Exum scored 13 points and had a career-high 13 assists in his first start of the season. Exum filled in for Ricky Rubio, who sat out with lower back and left knee contusions.

Tim Hardaway, Jr. scored 18 points and Luke Kornet added 14 in his second start for the Knicks.