Bucks pound Wizards for 40th win; Man City go top of the Premier League

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February 07, 2019 02:59 pm | Updated November 10, 2021 12:18 pm IST

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points, Eric Bledsoe had 22 points and 11 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 148-129 on Wednesday night

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points, Eric Bledsoe had 22 points and 11 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 148-129 on Wednesday night

Basketball

Bucks register 40th win

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points and six Milwaukee Bucks finished in double figures as they completed a 148-129 rout of the Washington Wizards.

With this victory, Bucks became the first NBA team this season to chalk up 40 wins.

Football

Man City beat Everton 2-0

Injury time goals from Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus in either half gave Manchester City a 2-0 win over Everton, which was enough to take them to the top of the Premier League table, above Liverpool on goal difference.

Liverpool have a game in hand, but will feel the pressure of the defending champs breathing down their neck as the title race gathers pace.

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