Lillard Shines in Bucks' Victory Over 76ers; Pistons and Rockets Secure Wins

Damian Lillard's 43 points lead Milwaukee past Philadelphia, while the Pistons and Rockets snap losing streaks with strong team efforts.

Damian Lillard scored a season-high 43 points, along with eight assists and seven rebounds, as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 135-127 without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who remains sidelined with a left calf strain.
The Bucks hit a season-high 24 three-pointers and saw strong contributions from Gary Trent Jr. with 23 points and Bobby Portis with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Cade Cunningham recorded his eighth triple-double of the season with 19 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 112-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
The Houston Rockets ended a six-game losing streak with a 94-87 win against the Toronto Raptors, powered by Dillon Brooks' 19 points and Jalen Green's 18 points, despite losing Alperen Sengun early to back spasms.
The Philadelphia 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey's 39 points, suffered their third straight loss, while the Raptors dropped their fourth consecutive game after a late-game collapse.