The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Milwaukee Bucks, in what was previously the best duel on Thursday in the NBA. It should be noted that both teams were the first of their respective conferences last season, besides owning the aggregate of a Lebron James face to face before Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Bucks started the game better and, in addition to leading the first quarter 33-29, they also managed to stay ahead for virtually the entire second quarter. However, Frank Vogel asserted his team’s rotation and sent Lebron James and Anthony Davis to the court over the end.
The California franchise regained the lead with one minute left and not only that, but thanks to a triple on one leg by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope they managed to go to the longest half with a good difference for what it was the match so far: 63-57, which also meant the maximum.
The second half was pretty much everything for the Los Angeles Lakers except the end. When LeBron James and company had a 12-point lead five minutes from the end, the Milwaukee Bucks gritted their teeth and put up two units (102-100). However, the King appeared to take charge of the matter and end up taking the victory 113-106.
The LeBron James duel against Giannis Antetokounmpo
How could it be otherwise, LeBron James was the top scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers and the game in general. The NBA King finished the night with 34 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds. For his part, Giannis Antetokounmpo added a double-double more thanks to his 25 units and 12 boards.