Giannis-led Bucks sink Nets 120-119 in overtime

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-119 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets late Thursday.

Having finished the game with 44 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists, Antetokounmpo has also surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the Bucks' all-time scoring leader.

A two-time regular season MVP, Antetokounmpo reached 14,216 points in his career, breaking Kareem's franchise mark of 14,211 points.

For the Bucks, Jrue Holiday scored 19 points while Khris Middleton added 16 points before being ejected for a flagrant foul in the third quarter.

Kevin Durant had 26 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds for the losing side, while Kyrie Irving dropped 25 points and Bruce Brown added 23.

The Bucks are second with 48 wins and 28 losses while the Nets sit in the eighth spot with a 40-37 win/loss record in the Eastern Conference standings.

Results:

Detroit Pistons - Philadelphia 76ers: 102-94

Brooklyn Nets - Milwaukee Bucks: 119-120

Atlanta Hawks - Cleveland Cavaliers: 131-107

Chicago Bulls - Los Angeles Clippers: 135-130

Utah Jazz - Los Angeles Lakers: 122-109