In a close game from start to finish that included no lead larger than nine points for either side, the Lakers prevailed 123-122 over the Bucks even without LeBron James behind a herculean effort from D’Angelo Russell, who led all scorers with 44. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a 34-point triple-double and Damian Lillard finished with 28 in the defeat.
Game Summary
James was scratched earlier this evening with an ankle injury, being replaced by Spencer Dinwiddie in LA’s starting lineup. The Bucks held serve through much of the first, never letting the Lakers in front, but also not building their advantage to more than six.