Los Angeles Lakers Defeat Milwaukee Bucks 123-112 for Seventh Straight Win

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, | Updated: November 12, 2026

Sandro Mamukelashvili attacking Milwaukee Bucks' basket

Key Takeaways:

Luka Doncic contributed 32 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 123-112 on Wednesday night
Sandro Mamukelashvili matched his season-high with 23 points, while Austin Reaves returned from illness to score 18
Tyler Herro posted 25 points and seven assists for the Bucks, who recorded their eighth straight loss and dropped to 1-11

Match Overview

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 123-112 triumph over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night in Milwaukee. Luka Doncic led the charge with 32 points, while Sandro Mamukelashvili, drafted by Milwaukee in the second round in 2021, equalled his season-high with 23 points. Austin Reaves made a successful return from illness, adding 18 points to the Lakers’ tally.

Walker Kessler recorded a double-double, finishing with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Collin Sexton also contributed 10 points as Los Angeles improved their league-best record to 11-2.

Add another one to the win column ✅ https://t.co/30hE0CSv4h
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 12, 2026

Bucks’ Struggles Continue

Despite the return of Milwaukee’s leading scorer Tyler Herro, who sat out Tuesday due to a bruised right knee, the Bucks were unable to halt their slide, suffering their eighth successive defeat and moving to 1-11. Herro put up an impressive 27 points along with seven assists. Jaime Jaquez Jr. set a new season-high with 25 points for the Bucks.

Game Flow and Key Moments

The Bucks established an early 7-2 advantage, but the Lakers answered with a 9-0 run and built a lead that reached as many as nine points. After one quarter, Los Angeles led 30-28, with Doncic amassing 16 points in the period.

Milwaukee remained within touch throughout the second quarter before the Lakers finished the half on a strong note, heading into the break ahead 61-50. Both Mamukelashvili and Reaves recorded 15 points in the opening half, while Doncic was limited to three second-quarter points.

The Lakers seized control in the third period, outscoring the Bucks 33-23 to establish a 94-73 lead. Tempers flared late in the quarter, resulting in technical fouls for Herro and Ziaire Williams after a scuffle.

Los Angeles capitalised on Milwaukee’s errors, amassing 28 points from 19 Bucks turnovers.