Los Angeles built a 21-point cushion through three quarters and held on as Milwaukee charged back in the fourth.
The Lakers beat the Bucks 123-112 in Milwaukee on Wednesday; the game was played today in Eastern time. Los Angeles outscored Milwaukee 33-23 in the third quarter to take a 94-73 lead into the fourth. The Bucks answered with a 39-29 final period, but the late push only trimmed the margin to 11. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 32 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals, shooting 10-for-25 from the field and committing five turnovers. Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting, including 5-for-8 from three, with three rebounds, two assists, one steal and two turnovers. Austin Reaves chipped in 18 points, three rebounds, five assists and three steals on 6-for-10 shooting, with one turnover. Tyler Herro scored 27 for Milwaukee on 8-for-16 shooting and added seven assists, two rebounds, one block and three turnovers, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 25 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic, Lakers: 32 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL; 10-25 FG Sandro Mamukelashvili, Lakers: 23 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST; 9-15 FG, 5-8 3PT Tyler Herro, Bucks: 27 PTS, 2 REB, 7 AST, 1 BLK; 8-16 FG
Standings Impact
The Lakers improved to 10-2 and remain third in the power index. Milwaukee fell to 1-10 and sits 30th.
DYMA Insight
Los Angeles turned a 21-point lead after three quarters into a win despite being outscored by 10 in the fourth. Mamukelashvili's five made threes and Doncic's 32 points helped keep the Lakers ahead.