The Los Angeles Lakers staged an impressive comeback against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, securing a hard-fought double-overtime victory without LeBron James. Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves led the charge for the Lakers in a 128-124 win, overcoming a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime.
Davis had an outstanding performance, recording 34 points, 23 rebounds, four blocks, two steals, and two assists in a career-high 52 minutes of play. Reaves also shone with a triple-double, contributing 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Both players played pivotal roles in leading the Lakers to victory, with D’Angelo Russell also chipping in with 29 points and 12 assists.
The trio of Davis, Reaves, and Russell scored all but two of the Lakers’ points in the fourth quarter, erasing a significant lead held by the Bucks. Despite their impressive performance, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s struggles at the free-throw line ultimately hindered the Bucks as they lost control in the second overtime period.
Lillard struggled with his shooting on this night but still managed to score 27 points on 9/29 shooting from the field and went on to hit three out of his fourteen attempts beyond the arc. The win marked yet another triumph for the Lakers without their star player; it was their second victory over Milwaukee this month following a March win where Russell scored an astounding 44 points.
Their resilience paid off as they won their fourth game in a row and brought their record up to an impressive 40-32. This kept them firmly entrenched in ninth place in Western Conference standings while only two games behind Phoenix Suns who were sitting eighth spot despite missing their top player.
Overall it was an amazing display of talent by these young players proving that they are more than capable of competing against top teams without LeBron James by their side.
