Led by Khris Middletons season-high 44 points (16 in the 4th quarter), along with eight rebounds and five assists, the Bucks defeated the Suns, 132-122. Giannis Antetokounmpo (19 points, 13 rebounds, six assists) and Jrue Holiday (24 points, nine assists, four steals) added a combined 43 points for the Bucks in the victory, while Deandre Ayton (season-high 30 points) and Cameron Payne (23 points, eight assists) paved the way for the Suns in the losing effort. The Bucks improve to 40-25 on the season, while the Suns fall to 51-13.