In the American Basketball League (NBA), Milwaukee Bucks beat Indiana Pacers 140-126 in the match in which Giannis Antetokounmpo broke career and club records with 64 points. The regular season in the NBA continued with 9 matches. In the match in which Antetokounmpo starred with 64 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists, the Bucks defeated the Pacers and achieved their 17th victory of the season. Damian Lillard contributed to the victory for Bucks with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, and Bobby Portis contributed to the victory with 19 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. The performances of Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner with 22 points each and Bennedict Mathurin with 14 points could not prevent the Pacers from their 9th defeat.
ROCKETS WITH ALPEREN ŞENGÜN WAS THE VICTORY
Houston Rockets, with national basketball player Alperen Şengün playing, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 117-104 at home. Tari Eason made a “double-double” for the Rockets, who achieved their 12th victory this season, with 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Alperen Şengün contributed 9 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Jaren Jackson’s outstanding performance of 44 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, and Derrick Rose’s contribution of 19 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists could not prevent the Grizzlies from suffering their 17th loss of the season.
RESULTS
Washington Wizards-New Orleans Pelicans: 122-142
Detroit Pistons-Philadelphia 76ers: 111-129
Toronto Raptors-Atlanta Hawks: 135-128
Miami Heat-Charlotte Hornets: 115-104
San Antonio Spurs-Los Angeles Lakers: 119-122
Milwaukee Bucks-Indiana Pacers: 140-126
Houston Rockets-Memphis Grizzlies: 117-104
Utah Jazz-New York Knicks: 117-113
Phoenix Suns-Brooklyn Nets: 112-116