The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as one of the NBA’s top teams early in the season, an encouraging sign for such a young roster. Still, some speculate that the Spurs could pursue a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo,

The Lakers wanted the game ball for rookie Adou Thiero, who scored his first NBA points, but the officials wouldn't give it up. Giannis intervened.

Giannis Antetokounmpo retrieved the game ball for Adou Thiero after he scored his first NBA points in the Lakers win over the Bucks.

Controversy erupted after the final buzzer when crew chief Pat Fraher did not allow Los Angeles forward Jarred Vanderbilt to take the game ball. He was hoping to give it to his teammate, Lakers rookie Adou Theiro, who made his NBA debut and scored his first career points on Saturday, including a highlight dunk.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return vs. the Hornets in the NBA Cup as the Bucks look to bounce back after Wednesday’s loss.

The NBA had a small slate of five games on Saturday night with some big names trying to add more wins for their teams. Luka Dončić faced Giannis Antetokounmpo in a battle of MVP candidates required to do more with limited rosters. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets hoped to keep their winning ways in respective games for West seeding.

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Lakers 119, Bucks 95: Dončić poured in 41 points to outduel fellow Kia MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo (32 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast) as the Lakers never trailed by more than one for their eighth win in their last 10 games. | Recap