The Milwaukee Bucks, who have crowned champions last season, got back on track with a 118-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo. As the Bucks snapped a two-game losing run, the former MVP finished with 31 points and 16 rebounds. With Jrue Holiday back in the lineup after getting injured in the first game against the Nets, the Bucks are back on track with Middleton joining the team soon.
The Closer™️
31 PTS | 16 REB | 4 AST | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/fJaDgZmOwj
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 10, 2021
The Jazz had five players score in double figures as they snapped a two-game losing run. It was the Hawks’ fifth straight loss, as they were in the middle of a four-game road trip Meanwhile, after extending their losing run in Salt Lake City, the Hawks are currently 4-8 on the season. They closed the third quarter with an 11-2 run to narrow the lead to three points after trailing by 12 at halftime. Atlanta’s Trae Young and Kevin Huerter combined for 55 points, but Utah’s defence, led by reigning defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert, kept Atlanta to 18 points in the fourth quarter.
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 117-109 thanks to Paul George’s 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
The Clippers’ five-game winning streak was extended thanks to Reggie Jackson’s 23 points and Nicolas Batum’s 22 points.
Portland’s two-game winning streak came to a stop, as they remain winless on the road this season.
