In a thrilling matchup between European players, Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his versatility while Bogdan Bogdanovic had one of his best scoring nights.
The Milwaukee Bucks secured a 113-122 victory on the road against the Atlanta Hawks, with Antetokounmpo coming close to a triple-double. He finished the game with 36 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists on 12-22 shooting, leading his team to victory. On the other hand, Bogdanovic stood out with an impressive 38 points and 10 rebounds.
Despite delivering his second-best scoring performance of his career, Bogdanovic's efforts fell short as the Hawks couldn't secure the win on their home court. However, he achieved a personal best with a career-high of 10 rebounds.
In another game of the evening, the Orlando Magic dominated the Memphis Grizzlies with a convincing 118-88 victory at home. This win marked their most successful season since 2011, with a record of 43-31.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner played crucial roles in the victory, contributing 13 points each, along with nine rebounds for Banchero and seven assists for Wagner. Goga Bitadze and Mo Wagner also made valuable contributions, scoring four points each for the winning team. Unfortunately, Santi Aldama did not participate for the Memphis Grizzlies.