Two championship contenders are facing a direct confrontation with the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The game is the first meeting scheduled between the two teams of the season and can serve as a preview of the NBA finals. At the start of the meeting, the two teams ranked second in their respective conferences, with the Bucks halfway behind the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers, on the other hand, have the same record as the other team in LA, but the Clippers currently have the tiebreaker, thanks to the opening season victory over their city rivals. Although there is still a long way to go before the postseason arrives, this clash is a good barometer of the start of the season for both teams.
The first half did not disappoint, with the two teams leaving focused and ready to play. After 24 minutes of action, the Lakers have a 63-57 lead, thanks in large part to LeBron James, who scored 17 points and 4 assists in the first half. Anthony Davis also added 13 points to LA Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks with 13 points each. If the first half was an indication, we will have a solid second half in Milwaukee.
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