Coming off his 48th career triple-double, the only thing that kept Giannis Antetokounmpo from No. 49 was how big his team’s lead was Tuesday night

This decisive victory secured the Bucks the top spot in East Group B and advanced them to the NBA Cup quarterfinals. It also marked Milwaukee’s seventh consecutive win and their ninth in the last 10 games, with the only loss coming by a single point due to a controversial foul call on Antetokounmpo.

The Bucks’ success is driven by the dynamic duo of Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, who scored 27 points in this game. During the winning streak, Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and eight assists, while Lillard is contributing 30.3 points and 10.7 assists, often assisting each other.