- LeBron James led the Lakers with 33 points and 17 rebounds in a 111-102 win over Minnesota
- Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 28 points, 19 rebounds, and seven assists in Milwaukee’s 121-112 victory against Denver
- Nikola Jokić finished with a triple-double of 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Nuggets
Key Takeaways:
LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 111-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 33 points and 17 rebounds. Luka Dončić contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Austin Reaves added 23 points. Jaxson Hayes scored 10 for the Lakers, who have won 14 of their last 17 games since January 21.
The win came despite Dončić making just one three-pointer from nine attempts and Gabe Vincent missing all five of his shots from beyond the arc. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-high 25 points for Minnesota, while Anthony Edwards added 18. Edwards was ejected with five minutes left in the third quarter after receiving his second technical foul.
GIANNIS TONIGHT:
28 PTS – 19 REB – 7 ASTJOKIC TONIGHT:
32 PTS – 14 REB – 10 ASTWHAT A DUEL. ⚔️🔥 pic.twitter.com/R2WFvEPoJd
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 28, 2025
In another game last night, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 victory over the Denver Nuggets with 28 points, a season-high 19 rebounds, and seven assists. Brook Lopez contributed 22 points as Milwaukee secured its fifth win in the last six games. Damian Lillard finished with 19 points, while Kyle Kuzma recorded 16 points and nine rebounds. Nikola Jokić was the best for the Nuggets, ending with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jamal Murray added 20 points, while Christian Braun finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds.