Orlando beats Boston once again, interrupting the streak of successes of the Celtics thanks to 23 points by Paolo Banchero, Milwaukee finds all its big names on the field and overwhelms Detroit scoring 150 points.
Houston smiles again after 13 knockouts thanks to Jalen Green's 42 points (new career high) against Minnesota, Damian Lillard with 37 points and 12 assists leads Portland, Chicago surpasses Atlanta, Charlotte never scores from the arc (two triples team target) and loses to Utah.
In particular, the Bucks find Antetokounmpo and Middleton together for the first time in more than a month and overwhelm the Pistons 130-150 with a dominant first quarter from 49-24 (two from the record for points in the initial quarter).
The two-time MVP scores 20 of his 29 points in the first 12 minutes, accompanied by 21 from Brook Lopez and 16 from Jrue Holiday in the starting lineup, while Middleton puts up 8 in 15 minutes coming off the bench where are Bobby Portis (18+10) and Jevon Carter (18 with 6/8 from three) to close in double figures.