Lakers player grades: L.A. wins seventh in a row by defeating Bucks
The Lakers' winning streak continued on Wednesday against the Bucks, but their two stars sustained injuries.
The Los Angeles Lakers have started their new NBA season strongly, holding onto their winning streak with a 123-112 victory over the struggling Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both available at the same time, the Lakers took early control with a 12-0 run in the first quarter, building a 24-point lead that they never relinquished.
Despite giving up some of that advantage, the Lakers still managed to score 28 additional points from fast-break opportunities, outscoring the Bucks 22-12 in those situations. Jake LaRavia, who managed a scoreless performance but grabbed nine rebounds and provided six assists, was particularly impactful despite his missed shots.
Walker Kessler contributed 10 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists, while contributing to the Lakers' fast-break success. Luka Doncic, who finished with 32 points, also tweaked his right ankle during the game, but was ruled to have no serious injury after an X-ray.
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