Giannis Antetokounmpo returns as Bucks defeat Clippers, LeBron drops 40 in Lakers win

Key Takeaways:

• Giannis Antetokounmpo returned after missing six games, scoring 23 points in Milwaukee’s 116-110 home win over the Clippers
• The Bucks were without Bobby Portis, who received a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-doping policy
• LeBron James scored 40 points in the Lakers’ 110-102 victory over the Trail Blazers, marking the second time he has hit that mark since turning 40

Giannis Antetokounmpo made his return to the court for the Milwaukee Bucks after missing six games, helping his team secure a 116-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in an NBA regular-season matchup. The Greek international contributed 23 points in just 24 minutes of play while also grabbing eight rebounds.

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Brook Lopez added 22 points, and Damian Lillard finished with 15 for the Bucks, who were without Bobby Portis after the league handed him a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-doping policy. For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard led with 25 points, while James Harden finished with 24.

Meanwhile, in another NBA game, the Los Angeles Lakers claimed a 110-102 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron James delivered a dominant performance with 40 points, marking the second time he has reached that milestone since turning 40. He also grabbed eight rebounds. Austin Reaves added 32 points and seven assists for the Lakers, who played without Luka Dončić.