Giannis out but Lillard's stellar shooting helps Bucks cool Heat

Damian Lillard scored 37 points as the Milwaukee Bucks edge the Miami Heat 106-103 in the NBA Cup even without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Lillard hit 10-of-17 from the floor and eight-of-13 from three-point range. "I got off to a hot start," Lillard said. "I tried to stay aggressive."

Antetokounmpo was sidelined by a knee injury.

Jimmy Butler led Miami with 23 points.

Elsewhere, the Houston Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-111 in overtime with Turkish center Alperen Sengun recording a triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 23 points to help lift the Phoenix Suns over the Los Angeles Lakers 127-100.

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE