By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-110, improving to 6-3 in the Eastern Conference.
The Greek superstar put up 41 points, 15 rebounds, and finished just one assist short of a triple-double, shooting 16/32 from the field.
On the other side, Matas Buzelis added 20 points and eight rebounds for Chicago, while Nikola Vučević contributed 16 points and six boards.
Denver Nuggets improved to 6-2 with a 129-104 win over the Golden State Warriors, with Nikola Jokić casually leading the way.
The three-time MVP flirted with yet another triple-double, posting 26 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in just 28 minutes, shooting 12/15 from the field without attempting a single free throw.
Jonas Valančiūnas also had a solid game with 16 points and six rebounds. For the Warriors, Quentin Post scored 14.
Victor Wembanyama had a strong showing with 22 points and eight rebounds in San Antonio’s 121-110 win over the Houston Rockets. Alperen Şengün delivered 25 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the loss.
Isaiah Hartenstein erupted for a career-high 33 points in the New York Knicks’ 132-101 road win over the Sacramento Kings. He shot 14/17 from the field and grabbed 19 rebounds, completely taking over in the paint.
2025 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 30 points, while Ajay Mitchell recorded 18 points and 10 assists.
The Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 123-110 at home behind Franz Wagner, who finished with 27 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
NBA results:
Orlando Magic – Boston Celtics 123-110
Washington Wizards – Cleveland Cavaliers 114-147
Atlanta Hawks – Toronto Raptors 97-109
Brooklyn Nets – Detroit Pistons 107-125
San Antonio Spurs – Houston Rockets 121-110
Memphis Grizzlies – Dallas Mavericks 118-104
Miami Heat – Charlotte Hornets 126-108
Milwaukee Bucks – Chicago Bulls 126-110
Minnesota Timberwolves – Utah Jazz 137-97
Denver Nuggets – Golden State Warriors 129-104
Sacramento Kings – OKC Thunder 101-132
Eastern Conference standings:
1. Detroit Pistons 7-2
2. Chicago Bulls 6-2
3. Cleveland Cavaliers 6-3
4. Milwaukee Bucks 6-3
5. New York Knicks 5-3
6. Philadelphia 76ers 5-3
7. Miami Heat 5-4
8. Toronto Raptors 5-4
9. Atlanta Hawks 4-5
10. Orlando Magic 4-5
11. Boston Celtics 4-6
12. Charlotte Hornets 3-6
13. Indiana Pacers 1-7
14. Brooklyn Nets 1-8
15. Washington Wizards 1-8
Western Conference standings:
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 9-1
2. LA Lakers 7-2
3. San Antonio Spurs 6-2
4. Denver Nuggets 6-2
5. Portland Trail Blazers 5-3
6. Houston Rockets 5-3
7. Minnesota Timberwolves 5-4
8. Golden State Warriors 5-5
9. Phoenix Suns 4-5
10. Memphis Grizzlies 4-6
11. LA Clippers 3-5
12. Sacramento Kings 3-6
13. Utah Jazz 3-6
14. New Orleans Pelicans 2-6
15. Dallas Mavericks 2-7