NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores record 64 for Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo sets record, scores 64 points, Damian Lillard hits milestone, Joel Embiid pours in 41, Brandon Ingram scores 40.

Giannis Antetokounmpo made history with a record-setting 64-point performance to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 140-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo also grabbed 14 rebounds, breaking the franchise record previously set by Micheal Redd. Damian Lillard contributed 21 points and six assists, while Bobby Portis added 19 off the bench.

The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, who both scored 22 points. Lillard also reached a milestone, tying Kyle Korver for fifth all-time in made 3-pointers with his 2,450th.

In another game, Joel Embiid's 41 points and 11 rebounds powered the Philadelphia 76ers to a 129-111 win over the Detroit Pistons, who matched their longest losing streak in franchise history with 21 straight losses. The Pistons were led by Bojan Bogdanovic's 33 points.

The Brooklyn Nets secured a 116-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns, with Cam Thomas scoring 24 points and Mikal Bridges adding 21 in his return to Phoenix. Devin Booker recorded 34 points, 12 assists, and six rebounds for the Suns, while Kevin Durant scored 27 points in his first game against the Nets since being traded to the Suns last February.

In Washington, Brandon Ingram's season-high 40 points led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 142-122 victory over the Wizards. Trey Murphy III contributed 27 points, and CJ McCollum added 22 points for the Pelicans. Kyle Kuzma scored 27 points for the Wizards.

The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 115-104, with Duncan Robinson scoring 23 points and Jimmy Butler contributing 15 points and 10 assists. Terry Rozier led the Hornets with 28 points.

Pascal Siakam's 33 points propelled the Toronto Raptors to a 135-128 win over the Atlanta Hawks, while the Houston Rockets secured a 117-104 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, with Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. both recording double-doubles.

The Los Angeles Lakers held off the San Antonio Spurs 122-119, with Anthony Davis scoring 37 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 30 points and 13 rebounds.

Finally, the Utah Jazz defeated the New York Knicks 117-113, with Collin Sexton scoring 26 points and Lauri Markkanen returning from injury with a strong performance of 23 points and four 3-pointers. Julius Randle led the Knicks with 32 points and 12 rebounds.

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