The Los Angeles Lakers managed to secure a hard-fought double-overtime victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, with Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves playing crucial roles. Without the help of LeBron James, the team overcame a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win 128-124.
Davis made a game-saving block on Damian Lillard to force the first overtime and ultimately sealed the victory in the second overtime. He had a standout performance with 34 points, 23 rebounds, four blocks, two steals, and two assists in a career-high 52 minutes of play. Reaves recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Lakers’ trio of Davis, Reaves, and Russell were instrumental in mounting a comeback in the fourth quarter where the Bucks had a commanding lead. Despite missed opportunities by both teams including Giannis Antetokounmpo’s struggles at the free throw line, the Lakers were able to capitalize in overtime.
Both Lillard and Antetokounmpo had off nights with Lillard scoring 27 points on 9-of-29 shooting and Antetokounmpo struggling from the free throw line. This victory against the Bucks is not the first time that without James
