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Game Recap: Antetokounmpo And Middleton Carry Bucks Past Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a blowout 39-point loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Head coach Luke Walton called out his team’s effort after the loss and tonight they have a chance to correct it as they take on the visiting Milwaukee Bucks. Check out our game recap.

1st Quarter

The Lakers started the game with a lineup of Jordan Clarkson, Nick Young, Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, and Ivica Zubac. The Bucks countered with Malcolm Brogdon, Tony Snell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Thon Maker.

The Bucks started the game quickly as Antetokounmpo scored two easy baskets but Young got the Lakers on the board with a three-pointer and a layup to give the Lakers the early lead.