Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 118-89.

With four starters and six rotation players out of action, the Lakers simply didn't have a shot at competing against the Bucks on Thursday.

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22 total and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game to be played on March 22, 2025 on ESPN.

Luka Doncic scores 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers ease to a 120-108 home win against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference.