Giannis Antetokounmpo Shines in Bucks’ Win Over Pacers
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Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 129-117 at home.
Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, scored 37 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and made 11 assists to help the Bucks maintain a perfect 2-0 record in the NBA Cup.
Damian Lillard also impressed with 24 points and 13 assists, marking his third straight double-double. Milwaukee has now won five of their last six games, improving their season after a rough 2-8 start. Six Bucks players scored in double figures, and this was Antetokounmpo’s 47th career triple-double.
Jaylen Brown Leads Celtics to Victory Over Wizards
Jaylen Brown scored 31 points and collected 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 108-96. Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday each added 16 points for the Celtics, who have won three straight games and hold a 2-1 record in the NBA Cup.
Clippers Extend Winning Streak to Four Games
James Harden scored 22 points and made nine assists as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Sacramento Kings 104-88. Despite missing their top scorer Norman Powell due to injury, the Clippers secured their fourth consecutive win and improved to 1-1 in the NBA Cup.
Jokic’s Triple-Double Not Enough for Nuggets
Nikola Jokic returned to the Denver Nuggets lineup after missing three games for the birth of his child and posted a triple-double with 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, the Nuggets lost 123-120 at home to the Dallas Mavericks.
Naji Marshall stepped up for the Mavericks, scoring a career-high 26 points in the absence of Luka Doncic, who is sidelined with a wrist injury.
McCain Stars in 76ers Win Over Nets
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain scored 30 points, including a three-pointer that he celebrated by declaring himself “rookie of the year,” as the Sixers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113-98.
The 20-year-old, drafted 16th overall in June, has now scored 20 or more points in seven consecutive games. This puts him in elite company alongside Joel Embiid, Allen Iverson, and others in Sixers history. Philadelphia ended a five-game losing streak despite missing key players Joel Embiid and Paul George.
