Overview
- Los Angeles improved to 10-4 after a 119-95 win in Milwaukee and sits 2-0 in Emirates NBA Cup group play following a 118-104 victory in New Orleans.
- Luka Dončić led the Bucks win with 41 points, nine rebounds and six assists, while Austin Reaves added 25 points with eight assists and six boards.
- Against the Pelicans, Reaves posted 31 points and seven assists as Dončić tallied 24 points and 12 assists, with Deandre Ayton contributing 20 points and 16 rebounds.
- Rui Hachimura missed the Bucks game with left calf soreness and Marcus Smart was a late scratch with a viral illness, prompting Bronny James’ first start and Adou Thiero’s debut, which included his first NBA bucket on a dunk.
- Coach JJ Redick said LeBron James completed consecutive five-on-five sessions with the South Bay Lakers and an individual workout, will practice with the team Monday, and could debut Tuesday against the Jazz if there are no setbacks.