Bucks defeat Hawks 127-121 as Antetokounmpo records triple-double

In a thrilling matchup, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 127-121, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's seventh triple-double of the season with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Damian Lillard added 23 points, contributing to the Bucks' third consecutive win and seventh in their last eight games, keeping them in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Trae Young was the standout for Atlanta, scoring 28 points and dishing out 13 assists, while Caris LeVert added 21 points. The game saw 12 lead changes, with the Bucks pulling away in the final moments after a tie at 121, scoring the last six points of the game. Milwaukee will host Dallas next, while Atlanta faces Indiana in their next game. Notably, Atlanta's head coach was absent due to flu-like symptoms, with an assistant stepping in to coach the game.