Giannis Antetokounmpo dazzled once again, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a dominant 129-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The two-time NBA MVP delivered a stellar performance, finishing with 37 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, marking his second triple-double of the season. This victory improved the Bucks’ record to 2-0 in the NBA Cup, as they never trailed in the game.

The Bucks’ offense was clicking on all cylinders, with Damian Lillard contributing 24 points and 13 assists for his third consecutive double-double. The team displayed depth, with six players scoring in double digits. For Antetokounmpo, this game marked the 47th triple-double of his career, further solidifying his status as one of the NBA’s elite players.

After a tough start to the season with a 2-8 record, Milwaukee has now won five of their last six games, showing they’re finding their rhythm.

Elsewhere in the NBA, the Boston Celtics also enjoyed a solid victory, defeating the Washington Wizards 108-96. Jaylen Brown led the charge with 31 points and 11 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday chipped in with 16 points each. The Celtics are now 2-1 in the NBA Cup, continuing their strong start to the season.

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The Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 104-88 win over the Sacramento Kings. James Harden contributed 22 points and nine assists, as the Clippers improved to 1-1 in the NBA Cup despite missing Norman Powell due to injury.

In other action, Nikola Jokic made a triumphant return for the Denver Nuggets after a brief absence but could not prevent his team from falling short in a 123-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Despite Jokic’s impressive 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists, the Mavericks emerged victorious, with Naji Marshall stepping up in Luka Doncic’s absence, scoring a career-high 26 points.

The Philadelphia 76ers also had a strong showing, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 113-98. Rookie Jared McCain led the way with 30 points, earning praise from the crowd as he declared his bid for Rookie of the Year. This win helped the 76ers snap a five-game losing streak, even though they were without star players Joel Embiid and Paul George. McCain’s remarkable performance continued his impressive rookie campaign, marking his seventh straight game with 20-plus points.