The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns, extending their winning streak to four games. Khris Middleton had a season-high 44 points.
The defending NBA champs triumphed 132-122, with Middleton contributing eight rebounds and five assists.
As the Bucks went 121 in the fourth quarter, Jrue Holiday added 24 points and nine assists.
“We know what it takes to win games, especially in those times,” Holiday said.
The Bucks are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference, while the Suns remain in first place in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum scored 54 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 126-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
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In the second half, Tatum had 34 points, five rebounds, and three assists to lead the Celticso their 14th win in their last 16 games.
Tatum has already scored 50 points for the fourth time in his career.
“These are the kinds of things you fantasized about and anticipated as a kid,” Tatum remarked.
The New York Knicks upset the Los Angeles Clippers 116-93 to snap a seven-game losing streak, while the Utah Jazz defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-103.
