Giannis Scores 28 in Win Over Short-Handed Lakers

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated a depleted Los Angeles Lakers 118-89 in the Western Conference.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sat out of the game with sprained ankles, joining Lakers’ long injury list that includes starters LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick was also without key reserves Dorian Finney-Smith and Jarred Vanderbilt for the visit of the Bucks.

Antetokounmpo recorded seven rebounds and four assists while Gary Trent Junior added 23 points off the bench to guide the Bucks to only their third win in eight games.

The Bucks will next travel to the Sacramento Kings while the Lakers welcome the Chicago Bulls.

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