NBA: Bucks beat Timberwolves for 4th straight home win

By Emre Asikci

ANKARA (AA) - Milwaukee Bucks defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 106-104 Wednesday night to push their winning streak to four games at home.

"Greek Freak" Giannis Antetokounmpo performed a double-double with 32 points and 17 rebounds for his team’s win at the Fiserv Forum.

Small forward Khris Middleton scored 13 points as center Brook Lopez played with 10 points.

On the losing side, Shabazz Napier was the highest scorer of his team with 22 points while Gorgui Dieng gained 15 points.

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently leading the Eastern Conference with 31 wins against 5 losses.

The Minnesota Timberwolves came 12th in Western Conference standings with 12-21 win/loss record.

- LeBron James' triple-double leads Lakers to victory

In another game of the night, Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix Suns 117-107 at Staples Center.

American superstar LeBron James performeed a triple-double with 31 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists.

Anthony Davis played with 26 points and 11 rebounds while Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points.

For the Suns, Devin Booker scored 32 points as Kelly Oubre Jr. helped his team with 26 points.

Wednesday’s win placed the Laker in the first place with 27 wins and 7 losses, while the Suns are currently on the 11th spot with 13 wins and 21 losses.

Here are Wednesday’s results in the NBA:

*Washington Wizards-Orlando Magic: 101-122

*New York Knicks-Portland Trail Blazers: 117-93

*Milwaukee Bucks-Minnesota Timberwolves: 106-104

*Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns: 117-107

*Home team