Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The Bucks withstood a 45-point, 11-rebound performance from Luka Doncic. Doncic had 29 points by halftime. Austin Reaves added 28 points and eight rebounds for Los Angeles. The Lakers lost their third straight. Los Angeles' LeBron James missed a second straight game due to a left groin strain. The Lakers also were missing Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura.

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