NBA Recap: Bucks defeat Warriors as Celtics edge Lakers
Utah Jazz, Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers also win
Milwaukee Bucks improved to 20-7 in the NBA this season after their 128-111 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the scoring in the game with 30 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks. Bobby Portis also contributed 25 points and 11 rebounds. Stephen Curry managed only 20 points in the game.
Houston Rockets picked up a 111-97 win over the Phoenix Suns for their ninth win in the NBA this season. Jalen Green led the scoring for the Rockets with 26 points and Kevin Porter Jr scored 18 points. Mikal Bridges scored 18 points for the Suns.
Philadelphia 76ers claimed a 123-103 win over the Sacramento Kings in their NBA clash on Tuesday. Joel Embiid led the scoring for the Sixers with 31 points and James Harden recorded 21 points and 15 assists in the game. Domantas Sabonis scored 22 points and ten rebounds for the Kings.
Utah Jazz picked up a 121-100 win over the high-flying New Orleans Pelicans to improve their record to 16-14 in the NBA this season. Malik Beasley led the scoring with 21 points and Lauri Markkanen scored 19 points and 11 rebounds. Zion Williamson scored 26 points for the Pelicans.
Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 122-118 after overtime to improve to 22-7 in the NBA. Jayson Tatum led the scoring for the Celtics with 44 points and Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and 15 rebounds. Anthony Davis scored 37 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers in their defeat.
