Overview
- LeBron James played after being listed questionable and posted 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds before a final-seconds turnover following Giannis Antetokounmpo’s poke-away.
- Kevin Porter Jr. scored 22 points and hit tie-breaking free throws after Luka Dončić fouled him on a 3-point attempt with 16.2 seconds left, which resulted in Dončić fouling out.
- Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points on 9-for-11 shooting plus six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals, marking Milwaukee’s fifth win in seven games.
- The Lakers were without Rui Hachimura (right calf, sixth straight game) and Austin Reaves, with coach JJ Redick expressing optimism Hachimura could return Monday at Sacramento.
- Separately, the Nets listed Michael Porter Jr. as probable and then available versus the Clippers due to right knee soreness, while Ben Saraf and E.J. Liddell were out and Haywood Highsmith continued knee rehab.