NBA roundup: Lakers beats Bucks in OT thriller

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers staged an impressive comeback led by Anthony Davis, overturning a 19-point fourth quarter deficit to secure a 128-124 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks in double overtime.

LeBron James' absence due to injury led to Anthony Davis playing a significant role in the Lakers' victory against the Bucks, who were on a winning streak.

Davis showcased an impressive performance with 34 points, 23 rebounds, two assists, and four blocks, contributing to the Lakers' defensive strength.

Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell supported Davis offensively, each scoring 29 points, with Reaves achieving a rare triple-double with 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Despite initially leading the game, Milwaukee lost to the Lakers after Taurean Prince's free throws tied the score at 101-101 in the final seconds.

The Lakers secured a 126-121 victory against Milwaukee after a seesaw battle in overtime, with Reaves and Russell making crucial plays in the final seconds.

Coach Darvin Ham praised the Lakers' team effort and resilience, highlighting their competitiveness and unity throughout the game.

Despite battling a knee injury, Davis' impact on the court was commended by Reaves, who lauded his determination and contribution to the team.

Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 29 points, while Lillard scored 27, but the Bucks fell short after failing to capitalize on double-digit leads.

The Lakers' win puts them in a good position for the play-in tournament, currently ninth in the Western Conference, while the Bucks remain second in the East with a 46-26 record.

Klay Thompson scored 28 points, with six three-pointers, while Jonathan Kuminga contributed 18. Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins each added 17 points as the Warriors reached 37-34, maintaining the 10th spot in the Western Conference.

In New Orleans, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Pelicans 119-112, keeping the pressure on the Western Conference leaders, Denver.

Zion Williamson recorded 29 points and 10 assists for New Orleans, but the Thunder's balanced offense secured the victory, placing them just half a game behind Denver in the West with a record of 50-21.

Jalen Williams scored 26 points, Josh Giddey added 25, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 24 for the Thunder in the game.