NBA returns as Antetokoumpo steers Bucks to victory over Knicks
Nets, Heat, Clippers, Suns all win
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a triple double as the Milwaukee Bucks recorded a 134-101 victory over the New York Knicks in their first match of the second half of the season. The Greek Freak, who was named MVP in the All-star game recorded 24 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the game.
Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in Brooklyn Nets 121-109 win over the Boston Celtics. He added 8 rebounds and 3 assists in the game as well.
Trae Young scored 37 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists as the Atlanta Hawks overcame the Toronto Raptors 121-120 on Thursday.
Charlotte Hornets defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-102 on Thursday. PJ Washington scored 20 points with 9 rebounds and 3 assists in the game.
Minnesota Timberwolves picked up their first win in 10 matches as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 135-105. Jaylen Nowell scored 28 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists in the game.
Tobias Harris top scored for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeated Chicago Bulls 127-105. He recorded 24 points with 3 rebounds and 4 assists.
Jimmy Butler scored 27 points with 8 rebounds and 11 assists as the Miami Heat defeated Orlando Magic 111-103.
Oklahoma City Thunder overcame the Dallas Mavericks 116–108. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points with 2 rebounds and 6 assists in the game.
Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 130-104. Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points with 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the game.
Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 127-121 on Thursday. Devin Booker scored 35 points with 5 rebounds and 8 assists in the game.
De’Aaron Fox scored 30 points with 7 rebounds and 9 assists as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 125-105 in their NBA encounter.