Overview
- Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 105-101 in L.A., with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering two late defensive stops on LeBron James that decided the game.
- Antetokounmpo posted 21 points, six rebounds and five assists with two steals and two blocks, while James had 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.
- After the final horn, Antetokounmpo asked for and received James’ autographed jersey, a moment the Bucks amplified on social media.
- He said the matchup “might be our last game against one another” and praised James as “a blueprint for every athlete.”
- The face-off marked their first meaningful regular-season game since Dec. 2, 2022 due to injuries limiting prior meetings, and it ended the Lakers’ 13-0 record in games decided by five points or fewer this season.