Giannis unstoppable in Bucks win over Nets; Curry’s triple-double leads Warriors past Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephen Curry had 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Golden State Warriors, who rallied from 10 points down to stun LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers 121-114 in a season opener Tuesday night.
The loss spoiled opening night in Hollywood, where superstars James and Davis played brilliantly for three quarters before the Lakers went cold in the fourth.
James had 34 points and 11 rebounds, while Davis had 30 points and 11 rebounds. No other Lakers scored in double figures.
Russell Westbrook shot just 4 for 13 for eight points in his Lakers debut.
BUCKS 127, NETS 104
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and Milwaukee opened the defense of its first title in half a century by beating Brooklyn.
In his first game since scoring 50 points in a title-clinching Game 6 NBA Finals victory over the Phoenix Suns, Antetokounmpo also had 14 rebounds and seven assists.
Khris Middleton and Pat Connaughton each added 20 points to help the Bucks withstand the loss of Jrue Holiday, who sat out the second half with a bruised right heel after scoring 12 points.
Kevin Durant led the Nets with 32 points and 11 rebounds. Patty Mills scored 21 points and shot 7 of 7 from 3-point range. James Harden added 20 points.
The Nets were missing star guard Kyrie Irving, who isn’t with the team due to his refusal to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
TOP PHOTO: Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is defended by Brooklyn Nets’ James Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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