MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 47 points in defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 109–102, to finally win at home since their season opener on Oct. 19; improving the defending champions’ record to 7–8.
Bucks Khris Middleton added 16 points, from 4 of 12 shooting, in his first game back after having missed eight games due to the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus that causes the disease COVID-19.