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- Damian Lillard scored a season-high 43 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 135-127
- Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double in Detroit’s 112-102 win over Charlotte
- Houston secured a 94-87 victory over Toronto behind strong performances from Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green
Key Takeaways:
Damian Lillard led the Milwaukee Bucks with a season-high 43 points in a 135-127 home win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lillard added seven rebounds and eight dimes while making eight three-pointers. The Bucks played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was sidelined due to injury. Gary Trent Jr. contributed 23 points, including seven three-pointers, as six Milwaukee players finished in double figures. Tyrese Maxey was Philadelphia’s top scorer with 39 points, while Joel Embiid added 27 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. Guerschon Yabusele scored 18 points, and Paul George finished with 12 points, six assists, and three steals.
Dame dominance. pic.twitter.com/P8qgZAGFWe
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 9, 2025
In another Sunday night match-upm Detroit claimed a 112-102 home win over Charlotte, led by Cade Cunningham’s triple-double of 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. Tobias Harris added 20 points, and Malik Beasley contributed 17 as the Pistons secured their second consecutive victory after dropping two straight games. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 30 points and nine boards, while Seth Curry finished with 26 points. Charlotte was without LaMelo Ball, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Houston defeated Toronto 94-87 behind 19 points from Dillon Brooks and 18 from Jalen Green. Immanuel Quickley led the Raptors with 20 points, while Scottie Barnes finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.