Lakers beat Bucks 123-112 for seventh straight win

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-112 in Milwaukee on Wednesday, November 11, extending their winning streak to seven games and their record to 11-2. Luka Dončić scored 32 points to lead Los Angeles, while Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 and Austin Reaves had 18.

The win came with injury concerns for both Dončić and Reaves. Reaves left in the third quarter with a left heel injury after a blocked dunk attempt and was ruled out. The Lakers were expected to arrange further imaging for him in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 12, after initial X-rays were negative, according to reports. Coach JJ Redick said the team was not concerned about an Achilles injury.

Dončić rolled his right ankle late in the fourth quarter after landing on Kyle Kuzma’s foot following a shot. He made the ensuing free throw before leaving the game with Los Angeles holding a large lead. Dončić told reporters after the game that he was good. Redick described the incident as a light tweak and said he believed Dončić was fine. Neither player’s postgame comments establish a longer-term medical status, and no imaging results for Reaves were reported.

Los Angeles took control after a close first...