Giannis, Bucks outgun Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 to claim the best record in the NBA on Thursday. In a pulsating duel between the leaders of the Eastern and Western Conferences, it was Milwaukee who claimed early bragging rights in a potential match-up of NBA Finals contenders. Antetokounmpo added 11 rebounds and seven assists to an impressive night's work, while George Hill had 21 off the bench.