Luka Dončić and the Lakers at the exhibition in Milwaukee!

That’s what we call finishing the “trip” in style. Before they returned to their room with the jazz reception on Tuesday, c Lakers signed demonstrations on the floor Bucks (95-119).

Authoritarian success that bears the stamp of the inevitable Luka Dončić. The author of 41 points, the Slovenian was supported by his two lieutenants, Austin Reeves (25 points) and Deandre Ayton (20 points and 10 rebounds), while Rui Hachimura did not play due to discomfort in his lower leg.

After the first 12 minutes, which were marked by a surprisingly discreet start by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the visitors already had a 12-point advantage (18-30). The Greek would wake up well in the following period, the Californian machine was working at full steam.

The Lakers took advantage of the naivety of the Bucks to sign a big “run”. During this stretch of several minutes, which began with Giannis on the bench, Ryan Rollins missed several passes, while his teammates increased the number of missed shots.

Up to 31 point advantage

So many gifts that the visitors logically took advantage of, like Jake LaRavia’s caviar to Jackson Hayes arriving in a “trailer” for a furious dunk in transition. And when Luka Doncic didn’t disgust his direct opponent with his long-range skills, the good relationship between Reaves and Ayton, who received several lobbed passes, did the rest.

This 23-2 victory allowed Los Angeles to calmly return to the dressing room (34-63). What’s next? Renewed skill for AJ Green and activity for Antetokounmpo that will allow Milwaukee to get back to within 14 points a minute from the end of the third quarter (70-84). But the Slovenian devil would then strike again with two long range missiles, this time to the head of Gary Harris.

The home team continued to believe in their chances in the last quarter, returning to 13 points (87-100) six minutes from the end. But the home team went too far and failed to restrain Luka Dončić in dribbling, to prevent him from going to the free throw line.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Fourth game with 40 points and more for Luka Dončić. Since his fantastic start to the season with three straight games of 40 points or more, he has not reached this mark. Last night, he achieved it without difficulty by still allowing himself a number of passes on the penalty line (18/20), but also by sending hot shots that strengthened his formation, such as the end of the third quarter. Thanks to this outing, he cements his status as the league’s top scorer.

– Bankruptcy of Kyle Kuzma et al. While he’s regained his intensity in recent weeks and even came off a 29-point, 10-rebound game against the Hornets, the Bucks wing completely missed the matchup against his former team: 1 point on 0/6 shooting and 5 fouls in 20 minutes. Kyle Kuzma is far from the only one who failed to support the local leader. Because Myles Turner, Bobby Portis and Cole Anthony also suffered.

– The Lakers travel well. With the Thunder, the California team is the only team in the league with seven wins – two losses in their case – away from home. After this series of trips, the Lakers will be able to take a breather until the beginning of December. After a double clash against the Jazz – one at home, the other away – they will meet the Clippers, Mavs, Pelicans and Suns in a chain. So many opponents behind them in the standings in the West.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.