Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second triple-double of the season because the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 129-117 at residence.
Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA Most Helpful Participant, scored 37 factors, grabbed 10 rebounds, and made 11 assists to assist the Bucks keep an ideal 2-0 document within the NBA Cup.
Damian Lillard additionally impressed with 24 factors and 13 assists, marking his third straight double-double. Milwaukee has now received 5 of their final six video games, bettering their season after a tough 2-8 begin. Six Bucks gamers scored in double figures, and this was Antetokounmpo’s forty seventh profession triple-double.
Jaylen Brown Leads Celtics to Victory Over Wizards
Jaylen Brown scored 31 factors and picked up 11 rebounds because the Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 108-96. Jayson Tatum and Jrue Vacation every added 16 factors for the Celtics, who’ve received three straight video games and maintain a 2-1 document within the NBA Cup.
Clippers Lengthen Successful Streak to 4 Video games
James Harden scored 22 factors and made 9 assists because the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Sacramento Kings 104-88. Regardless of lacking their prime scorer Norman Powell resulting from damage, the Clippers secured their fourth consecutive win and improved to 1-1 within the NBA Cup.
Jokic’s Triple-Double Not Sufficient for Nuggets
Nikola Jokic returned to the Denver Nuggets lineup after lacking three video games for the delivery of his little one and posted a triple-double with 33 factors, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. Nevertheless, the Nuggets misplaced 123-120 at residence to the Dallas Mavericks.
Naji Marshall stepped up for the Mavericks, scoring a career-high 26 factors within the absence of Luka Doncic, who’s sidelined with a wrist damage.
McCain Stars in 76ers Win Over Nets
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain scored 30 factors, together with a three-pointer that he celebrated by declaring himself “rookie of the yr,” because the Sixers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113-98.
The 20-year-old, drafted sixteenth general in June, has now scored 20 or extra factors in seven consecutive video games. This places him in elite firm alongside Joel Embiid, Allen Iverson, and others in Sixers historical past. Philadelphia ended a five-game dropping streak regardless of lacking key gamers Joel Embiid and Paul George.
