With guaranteed money and entitlement soiling the game’s image, Victor Wembanyama becoming the face of the NBA would be welcome.
After Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for the season due to deep vein thrombosis, several NBA coaches offered encouragement.
Bucks 116 (30-24), Clippers 110 (31-24): Damian Lillard shook off a bad night to score 12 of his 15 in a 36-21 final frame for Milwaukee to snatch this victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 10 of his 23 points in the fourth. LA is only a half-game ahead of Minnesota for sixth out West.
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant was a late scratch due to his ongoing right shoulder soreness. He was joined on the bench by Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke and Vince Williams Jr., which opened a rotation spot for recently signed G League guard Lamar Stevens to make his first appearance of the season.