Elsewhere, Paolo Banchero flirted with the triple-double in an Orlando Magic win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs hurdled their respective challenges on Thursday night (Friday, Manila time) to keep their unbeaten records intact.
Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Victor Wembanyama rallied for their teams to keep momentum going with their sixth and fifth straight victories, respectively. However, their wins did come in contrasting fashion.
THUNDER GET BLOWOUT, SPURS SQUEAK PAST
- OKC Thunder (6-0) def. Washington Wizards (1-4), 127-108: The OKC Thunder continue to register victories, this time taking a convincing win over the slow-starting Washington Wizards.
- MVP numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 31 points to keep him and his team streaking in their bid for back-to-back titles in the NBA.
- San Antonio Spurs (5-0) def. Miami Heat (3-2), 107-101: Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs extend their win streak, marking their best start in recent history.
BUCKS, SANS GIANNIS, BEAT WARRIORS
- Milwaukee Bucks (4-1) def. Golden State Warriors (4-2), 120-110: Even without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks stopped the Golden State Warriors in their home turf.
[READ: NBA: Giannis-less Bucks beat Warriors; Spurs register 5-0 start]
- Rollin on a high: Ryan Rollins stepped up for the Bucks with a career game of 32 points.
- Orlando Magic (2-4) def. Charlotte Hornets (2-3), 123-107: Paolo Banchero flirted with the triple-double to lead the Magic past their foes.
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Luisa Morales is a sports writer with a special interest in promoting women’s sports.
Her coverage highlights include the UAAP, PVL, Southeast Asian Games, and the FIBA World Cup. She also follows Alex Eala, the Philippine women’s national football team, and mixed martial arts.