On December 1, 2024, Giannis Antetokounmpo made history with the Milwaukee Bucks by recording his first-ever 40-point triple-double during their 124-114 win against the Washington Wizards. This remarkable performance marked a career milestone for Antetokounmpo, who finished the game with an impressive 42 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. This also marked his third triple-double of the season. His standout effort helped the Bucks extend their winning streak to six consecutive victories.
Damian Lillard also had an outstanding performance, contributing 25 points and 10 assists to the Bucks' win. The Wizards, however, could not break their losing streak, suffering their 14th straight defeat. Despite a stellar showing from Washington’s Jordan Poole, who scored 31 points, the Wizards were unable to overcome the collective strength of the Bucks.
In another game, the Golden State Warriors extended their own losing streak to four games after falling to the Phoenix Suns, 113-105. Despite the return of their star player, Stephen Curry, from injury, the Warriors were unable to rally against the Suns, who led by 17 points at halftime. The Suns were led by two key players, Devin Booker, who scored 27 points, and Kevin Durant, who added 21 points. Together, they helped secure the Suns' victory, supported by a well-rounded performance from their team, which had five players scoring in double figures.
The Charlotte Hornets also found themselves struggling, suffering their fifth consecutive loss after a 107-104 defeat at home to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hornets’ troubles continued, as they were unable to close out the game despite a competitive performance. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers, playing without their star center Joel Embiid, still managed to defeat the Detroit Pistons 111-96. The 76ers were bolstered by the return of Paul George, who had missed the previous three games, and Tyrese Maxey, who led the charge with 28 points in the win.
The Dallas Mavericks, who have been without their star player Luka Dončić due to injury, continued their impressive run with a 106-94 victory over the Utah Jazz. Kyrie Irving was the key contributor, scoring 30 points to lead the Mavericks to their fifth win in six games, further showcasing the depth of their roster in Dončić’s absence.
As the season progresses, teams like the Bucks and Mavericks continue to build momentum, while others, including the Warriors, Hornets, and Wizards, face challenges that will require significant adjustments to break their respective losing streaks.
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