Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard led the Milwaukee Bucks (42-23) to victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers (41-22), combining for 69 points.
Lillard’s explosive fourth-quarter performance, including 16 crucial points, propelled the Bucks to a 124-117 win, while Antetokounmpo contributed 34 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds.
Despite missing key players Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers put up a valiant effort, with Norman Powell leading the charge with 26 points, providing a formidable challenge to the Bucks until the final minutes.
With both teams trading blows in a tightly contested battle, Lillard’s clutch free throws and timely three-pointer sealed the victory for the Bucks.
Despite a subdued performance from James Harden (13 points on 5-of-16 field goals), who struggled with his shooting, the Clippers pushed the Bucks to their limits.
