Luka Doncic had 41 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in a 119-95 victory last Saturday.
Austin Reaves scored 25 points and Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 10 rebounds for Los Angeles, which led by 31 at the half and won its second straight game. Jaxson Hayes had 10 points off the bench.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. AJ Green scored 15 points, Gary Trent Jr. added 13 and Ryan Rollins had 10.
Los Angeles shot 49.4% from the field, 39.4% (13 of 33) from 3-point range and 90.9% (30 of 33) from the foul line.
Trent hit a 3-pointer to cut the lead to 97-84 with 7:45 left before the Lakers regained control with a 13-4 run. Reeves hit two 3-pointers during the decisive stretch.
Doncic made five 3-pointers and was 18 of 20 from the foul line for the Lakers, who played without injured starters Rui Hachimura (calf) and Marcus Smart (illness). LeBron James remains out with sciatica and has yet to play this season.
Los Angeles set the tone early by taking a 30-18 lead at the end of the first quarter. Doncic had 12 points and five assists in the opening period.
