Much has been said concerning his NBA qualifications, but James made the most of the opportunity that head coach JJ Redick gave him against the Bucks. At just 20 years of age, the second-round draft pick is giving fans hope that he could blossom into a valuable contributor after gaining more experience and sharpening his skill set.

On their sixth game in eight days, the Los Angeles Lakers had a long injury report for tonight's showdown versus the Milwaukee Bucks at the Crypto.com Arena.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds while leading the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-89 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.