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Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his first career 40-point triple double as the Milwaukee Bucks reeled off six straight wins with a 124-114 loss to the Washington Wizards.
It was also a third triple-double of the season for Greek star Antetokounmpo, who finished the night with 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.
Damian Lillard’s 25 points and 10 assists helped condemn the Wizards to a 14th straight loss, despite Jordan Poole’s 31 points for the visitors.
The Golden State Warriors saw their own losing streak extend to four games with a 113-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns, despite Stephen Curry’s return from injury.
The Suns dominated – leading by 17 points at halftime – as Devin Booker (27) and Kevin Durant (21) were among five players to score in double figures.
The Charlotte Hornets are also on a losing streak, a 107-104 loss at home to the Atlanta Hawks, their fifth straight loss.
Elsewhere, Cameroon center Joel Embiid was again out for the Philadelphia 76ers due to injury as they beat the Detroit Pistons 111-96, although Paul George returned after missing the last three games. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points for the 76ers.
And the Dallas Mavericks made it five wins out of six without injured star Luka Doncic as Kyrie Irving’s 30 points led them to a 106-94 win over the Utah Jazz.
