NBA Recap: Bucks win seventh straight game as Lakers pick up second win

Milwaukee Bucks continued their impeccable start to the NBA season as they improved their record to 7-0 following a 116-91 win over the Detroit Pistons. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the scoring for the Bucks once more with 32 points and 12 rebounds, while Jrue Holiday tallied 26 points in the game. Saddiq Bey scored 22 points for the Pistons. Jordan Nwora finished with 12 points for the Bucks.

Los Angeles Lakers picked up their second straight win to improve to 2-5 for the season after a 120-117 OT win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Lonnie Walker IV led the scoring in the game with 28 points as Anthony Davis scored 20 points and 16 rebounds. Zion Williamson scored 27 points for the Pelicans in the game.

Washington Wizards defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 121-111 in their NBA clash. Kristaps Porzingis led the scoring for the Wizards with 30 points and Bradley Beal contributed 29 points. Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points for the Sixers in the game.

Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 6-1 in the NBA after a 114-113 OT win over the Boston Celtics. Darius Garland led the scoring for the Cavs with 29 points and 12 assists, and Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points for the side. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points for the Celtics to lead all scorers.

Atlanta Hawks claimed a 112-99 win over the New York Knicks to improve their record to 5-3 in the NBA. Dejounte Murray led the scoring for the Hawks with 36 points and De’Andre Hunter scored 21 points. Jalen Brunson scored 20 points for the Knicks in the game.

Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings 110-107 to claim an important win in the NBA. Tyler Herro led the scoring for the Heat with 26 points and ten rebounds, and D’Tigers star Gabe Vincent scored ten points. Domantas Sabonis scored 22 points and 12 rebounds in the game.

Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 106-88 in their NBA clash. Javonte Green scored 17 points as Goran Dragic tallied 16 points. Kelly Oubre Jr scored 24 points for the Hornets.

Toronto Raptors picked up a blowout 143-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs in their NBA clash. Pascal Siakam scored a triple-double for the Raptors with 22 points, ten rebounds and 11 assists, while Gary Trent Jr scored 24 points. Keita Bates-Diop scored 17 points for the Spurs as Precious Achiuwa managed a respectable 12 points for the Raptors.

Los Angeles Clippers claimed a 109-101 win over the Houston Rockets to condemn them to a 1-8 record. Paul George scored 28 points as Marcus Morris Sr tallied 21 points and ten rebounds. Alperen Sengun scored 26 points and 13 rebounds for the Rockets.

Dallas Mavericks picked up a 103-100 win over the Utah Jazz in their NBA clash. Luka Doncic led the scoring with 33 points and 11 assists while Christian Wood contributed 21 points and ten rebounds. Jordan Clarkson scored 22 points for the Jazz in the game.

Memphis Grizzlies claimed a 111-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday in the NBA. Desmond Bane led the scoring for the Grizzlies with 29 points and Ja Morant scored 20 points. Anfernee Simons scored 31 points for the Lakers, who were without Damian Lillard.