Luka Doncic’s 45 Points Not Enough as Lakers Fall to Bucks, Curry Hits 4000 Threes

by 247sports March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025 0 comments

Lakers Fail to Capture Victory Against Powerful Bucks
Team	Los Angeles Lakers
Score	106
Standing	40-24
Top Performer	Luka Doncic: 45 points
Key Absence	LeBron James (Groin Injury)
Opponent	Milwaukee Bucks
Score	126
Top Performers	Giannis Antetokounmpo: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, Damian Lillard: 22 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, Brook Lopez: 23 points, Kevin Porter Jr.: 22 points
Head-to-Head	The Lakers are without the “king,” LeBron James, facing a formidable challenge against the NBA’s storied teams. This handed the Bucks the win, leaving the Lakers to show their depth.
Next Game	Trip to Denver against the third-seeded team, third place, Lack of depth will be noticeable against Nikola Jokic.

Golden State Warriors Star Breaks Major Milestone
Player	Stephen Curry
Highlights	Scott marks his 4,000 three-pointers against Sacramento.
Shot Distribution	4 triples per game
Milestone	Exceeding the threshold of 4,000 triples, exceeded during the 1013th match. He broke a barrier.
Career Mark	Curry made 3,998 long-distance baskets in his career.
Mind-Blowing Statistics	Ashley surpasses James Harden (3,127) and legendary Ray Allen (2,973) in NBA history. His performance was marked by 4,999 long-distance shots.

The Piston Metro Match: Wizards Surprise with Late Surge
Winner	Washington Wizards
	surprising the Detroit Pistons at the final stages.
Venue	Home court
Score	129-125
Winning Moment	Led by Alexandre Sarr’s stupendous performance, scored 19 points.

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