NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee Bucks to win over injury-hit Los Angeles Lakers

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 Jr added 23 points off the bench to guide the Bucks to only their third win in eight games.

Kyle Kuzma also had 20 points for the Bucks as they swept the season series, having also beaten the Lakers 126-106 eight days ago in Milwaukee.

Bronny James, son of legend LeBron, scored a career-high 17 points and five assists as he reached double figures for the first time in 22 NBA games.

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