The Milwaukee Bucks overwhelmed the Los Angeles Lakers with a dominant 126-106 win at the Fiserv Forum. Luka Dončić carried the Lakers in LeBron James’ absence, delivering 45 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists. However, despite his explosive first half, the Bucks’ defense shut him down after halftime. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Brook Lopez contributed 23 points and 4 blocks. The Bucks outscored the Lakers 31-19 in the third quarter, securing the victory and handing LA its third consecutive loss. With this defeat, the Lakers fell to 40-24, still holding fourth place in the Western Conference but struggling on their road trip. Their next test? A tough matchup against Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, the Bucks improved to 37-28, maintaining their grip on fourth place in the East and strengthening their playoff position.

After the win, Milwaukee wasted no time trolling their opponents. The Bucks’ official X account posted a short but cutting message: “Hold this L.” The post quickly went viral, with fans flooding the comments. The jab was a direct shot at the Lakers, who have been struggling without LeBron.

The Lakers must find consistency quickly, especially with LeBron sidelined. Dončić’s individual brilliance wasn’t enough, as his teammates failed to step up. Austin Reaves scored 28 points, but no other Laker managed more than 10. The Bucks, in contrast, had a well-rounded attack, with four players scoring over 20 points.

The Bucks’ victory wasn’t just about the final score—it was a state

ment.