By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, saving the day once more for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Despite trailing by 12 at halftime, the Bucks bounced back to beat the New York Knicks 121-111.
On top of that, the Greek Freak denied the reports about him being in talks with the Knicks for a possible trade.
“Who said that? I don’t read that”, he said in his post-game media availability and added, “I’m here representing my team, and that’s it. We beat the Knicks. That’s what matters right now… I didn’t read that article, try to stay away from all the rumors… That doesn’t concern me one bit.”
Milwaukee’s Ryan Rollins added a career-high 25 points for the winning side.
On the other side, New York’s Jalen Brunson scored 36 points but hurt himself midway through the fourth quarter in a play that practically decided the outcome of the game.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards 139–134 in overtime, despite Alex Sarr’s 31 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts, who squandered a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter.
The Miami Heat crushed the Charlotte Hornets 144–117, with Pelle Larsson scoring 17 points, while Simone Fontecchio and Nikola Jović added 10 apiece.
Defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, improved to 5–0 with a 107–101 win over the Sacramento Kings. Ajay Mitchell had a strong game with 18 points, while Domantas Sabonis finished with 10 points and 18 rebounds, and Dennis Schröder added eight.
Quentin Post recorded 12 points and eight rebounds in the Golden State Warriors’ 98–79 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, with Ivica Zubac posting a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double for the losing side.
NBA results:
Washington Wizards – Philadelphia 76ers 134-139 OT
Miami Heat – Charlotte Hornets 144-117
Milwaukee Bucks – New York Knicks 121-111
Oklahoma City Thunder – Sacramento Kings 107-101
Golden State Warriors – Los Angeles Clippers 98-79
Eastern Conference
- Philadelphia 76ers 4-0
- Chicago Bulls 3-0
- Miami Heat 3-1
- Cleveland Cavaliers 3-1
- Milwaukee Bucks 3-1
- New York Knicks 2-2
- Charlotte Hornets 2-2
- Detroit Pistons 2-2
- Toronto Raptors 1-3
- Atlanta Hawks 1-3
- Orlando Magic 1-3
- Boston Celtics 1-3
- Washington Wizards 1-3
- Indiana Pacers 0-3
- Brooklyn Nets 0-4
Western Conference
- Oklahoma City Thunder 5-0
- San Antonio Spurs 4-0
- Golden State Warriors 3-1
- Utah Jazz 2-1
- Denver Nuggets 2-1
- Los Angeles Clippers 2-1
- Portland Trail Blazers 2-2
- Los Angeles Lakers 2-2
- Minnesota Timberwolves 2-2
- Memphis Grizzlies 2-2
- Sacramento Kings 1-2
- Houston Rockets 1-2
- Phoenix Suns 1-3
- Dallas Mavericks 1-3
- New Orleans Pelicans 0-3