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NBA: Lillard shines with 39 points for Bucks in debut win against Sixers

NBA: Lillard shines with 39 points for Bucks in debut win against Sixers

It was a home debut to remember for Damian Lillard, who wheeled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-117 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in a battle of Eastern Conference royalty at the Fiserv Forum on Thursday night. The seven-time All-Star dropped 39 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and shot four 3s to help the Bucks to victory after they squandered their early 19-point lead. What. A. Debut....

Jokic shines in Nuggets’ 17th win of the season at Ball Arena

Jokic shines in Nuggets’ 17th win of the season at Ball Arena

The Denver Nuggets secured their 17th win of the season with a 141–128 win over the Washington Wizards at the Ball Arena. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic led both teams in scoring with his first 40-point or more game this season, ending with a double-double of 43 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. Former Nuggets players Will Barton (22 points) and Monte Morris (20 points) started the...

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Embiid continues hot scoring streak in Philadelphia win

Cameroon-born Joel Embiid was in hot-blazing form in the Philadelphia 76ers' 131–113 win over the Charlotte Hornets at the Wells Fargo Center. He finished the game with 53 points and 12 rebounds in 34 minutes to become the first player in the NBA this season to post two 50-plus point games, following a league-best 59-point effort against the Utah Jazz in November. Amid chants of "MVP"...