NBA Highlights: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Comeback
Giannis Antetokounmpo made a triumphant comeback after an injury hiatus, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-103 victory against the Chicago Bulls. Following an absence due to a right calf strain that kept him sidelined for eight games—resulting in six losses for Milwaukee—Antetokounmpo exploded for a game-high 29 points upon his return.
Impact on the Standings
This victory also marked the end of the Bulls’ impressive five-game winning streak, although they still hold a position in the Eastern Conference, comfortably sitting two spots higher than the Bucks at ninth.
Other Notable Games
In another notable game, Victor Wembanyama returned for the San Antonio Spurs but faced a tough defeat against the Utah Jazz, falling 127-114. Wembanyama managed to score 32 points in his first game back since November 14, but the outstanding performances from Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, who contributed 29 and 28 points respectively, propelled the Jazz forward and halted the Spurs’ eight-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic edged out the Denver Nuggets 127-126, led by Anthony Black, who achieved a personal best with 38 points, despite Nikola Jokic‘s impressive triple-double performance. Jokic recorded 21 rebounds and 12 assists, earning his 180th career triple-double, inching closer to Oscar Robertson’s record.
Additionally, the New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks, winning 128-125, and the Sacramento Kings managed only their second victory in the last eight outings with a close 113-107 triumph over the Dallas Mavericks.
