Overview
- Kevin Porter Jr. scored 22 points and hit the go-ahead free throws after Antetokounmpo’s block with about 39 seconds left, then added two more after a final-seconds turnover to secure the result.
- Luka Dončić fouled out on a three-point attempt by Porter with 16.2 seconds remaining in a 101-101 game and finished an inefficient 8-for-25 for 24 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.
- LeBron James, upgraded to play, posted 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds but committed the last turnover when Antetokounmpo poked the ball loose in the closing seconds.
- The loss snapped Los Angeles’ 13-0 start in clutch games and moved the Lakers to 23-13, while the Bucks improved to 17-21 with their fifth win in seven games.
- Rui Hachimura missed a sixth straight game with right calf soreness, with coach JJ Redick expressing optimism about a Monday return, and the Nets listed Michael Porter Jr. as probable vs. the Clippers due to right knee soreness.