Antetokounmpo surpasses Abdul-Jabbar’s rebounding record in Bucks’ victory over Rockets

2023-12-18 03:48:02

MILWAUKEE Wisconsin (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 17 rebounds and Damian Lillard scored 39 points in Milwaukee’s 128-119 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.

With tonight’s 17, Antetokounmpo surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the Bucks’ career rebounding leader; He had also previously surpassed the Hall of Famer’s scoring record. He is the Bucks’ leader in assists, joining Michael Jordan (Chicago), LeBron James (Cleveland) and Kevin Garnett (Minnesota) as the only players to lead a franchise in all three categories.

The Bucks won their 13th straight home game and improved their home record to 14-1, snapping the five-game winning streak of the Rockets (13-10), who are 2-9 on the road.

The Bucks led by as many as 14 points late in the third quarter before Jeff Green hit a 3-pointer and two free throws, cutting the lead to 100-91 entering the fourth quarter.

Lillard scored 20 points and Antetokounmpo added 17 points and eight rebounds.

The Bucks played without guard Malik Beasley, who missed his second straight game due to illness.

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