Lakers Emerge With High-Scoring Win Over Bucks

Lakers Emerge With High-Scoring Win Over Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) in the first half at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on Dec. 2, 2022. Michael McLoone/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Anthony Davis scored 44 points and LeBron James added 28 as the Los Angeles Lakers won a back-and-forth affair against the host Milwaukee Bucks 133–129 on Friday.

It was a thrilling battle between the stars on both sides. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points for Milwaukee, with Jrue Holiday adding 28. Russell Westbrook was also a big factor for Los Angeles, finishing with 15 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds off the bench.