Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his first triple-double of the season with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Damian Lillard added 25 points and nine assists, guiding the Milwaukee Bucks (14-6) to a 132-121 victory over the Atlanta Hawks (9-10) on Saturday night.
Cameron Payne made a significant impact off the bench with 18 points in just 20 minutes, contributing to Milwaukee’s seventh consecutive home win and avenging their only home loss this season to the Hawks.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 32 points and 12 assists, supported by Dejounte Murray’s 30 points and Clint Capela’s double-double with 10 points and 17 rebounds.
Despite missing reserves Pat Connaughton (right ankle sprain) and Andre Jackson (lower back spasms), the Bucks displayed resilience and depth to overcome the Hawks.
