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Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from injury to score 25 points as the Milwaukee Bucks crushed the Chicago Bulls 126-98 on Tuesday.
Antetokounmpo, who missed the Bucks’ 138-119 mauling by Minnesota on Saturday after complaining of knee soreness, came back with a vengeance as the Bucks pounded the Bulls line-up.
The Greek star hauled in 17 rebounds and added five assists, while Jrue Holiday also posted a big game with 27 points. Seven Milwaukee players finished the night in double figures.
The Bucks, who led from midway through the first quarter, surging 35 points clear late in the game, improved their season record to 45-27 to stand second in the Eastern Conference.
In Florida, German rookie Franz Wagner scored 18 points as the Orlando Magic sent the Golden State Warriors sliding to a third straight defeat on Tuesday.
Wagner, chosen with the eighth overall pick in last year’s draft, also chipped in with three assists, two steals and a block as the Warriors slumped to an upset 94-90 defeat.
The Warriors fell to 47-25 to remain third in the Western Conference while Orlando, already eliminated from playoff contention, are one off the bottom of the Eastern Conference at 20-53.
Wagner was backed with 19 points from Wendell Carter Jr, while Cole Anthony added 14.
The Warriors, missing the injured Stephen Curry, were led with 26 points from Jordan Poole while Klay Thompson finished with 15.