The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Utah Jazz 123-100 at Fiserv Forum on Thursday night in the NBA to end their six-game losing streak, Afrosport reports.
The Bucks, who improved to 2-6, were led by Damian Lillard’s 34 points display as the seven-time All-Star, who shot four 3-pointers along with seven rebounds and four steals, recorded his third straight game with at least 34 points.
Dame’s third-straight game with 34+ points. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0l3WXTLv3j
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 8, 2024
Meanwhile, the returning Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 31 points and 16 rebounds for this seventh double-double of the season, adding to 19 points from Bobby Portis Jr. and 12 points from AJ Green for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jordan Clarkson came off the bench to lead Utah with 18 points, and Colin Sexton finished with 14 points and seven assists as the Jazz lost for the fourth time in five games.
Back in the win column. pic.twitter.com/BHevxcK3RH
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 8, 2024
The Bucks head to Madison Square Garden next to take on the New York Knicks on Friday night, while the Jazz will visit San Antonio to battle the Spurs at AT & T Center on Saturday.
Elsewhere, the Spurs recorded a 118-105 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers, ending their two-game losing run as they improved to a 4-5 win-loss record.
W in front of the home crowd 🙌@FrostBank | #sponsored pic.twitter.com/563JYuCEWh
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 8, 2024
San Antonio, playing without head coach Gregg Popovich for the fourth straight game due to illness, were led by Keldon Johnson and Malaki Branham’s 17-point performances.
Spurs rookie Stephon Castle added 14 points, Julian Champagnie also poured in 14, and Victor Wembanyam settled for 12 points and eight rebounds in 32 minutes.
Portland, led by Deandre Ayton’s 21-point and 10-rebound double-double, also got 21 points from Jerami Grant and 19 from Anfernee Simons.
Meanwhile, at United Center in Chicago, the Minnesota Timberwolves overpowered the Bulls 135-119 after rallying from a 13-point deficit thanks to an inspired Anthony Edwards, who had 33 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and shot five 3-pointers.
Julius Randle had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert finished with 21 points and nine boards, and Mike Conley added 14 points to his 11 dimes.
that was fun. 😁 pic.twitter.com/xq5auMQ4Dd
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 8, 2024
The Bulls, who suffered their fourth straight defeat, got 25 points from Nikola Vucevic, and Coby White finished with 24 points and eight assists.
The Timberwolves host the Trail Blazers on Friday, as the Bulls will be hoping to snap their four-game skid when they face the Hawks in Atlanta on Saturday.
