Bucks vs. Lakers takeaways: Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates, Khris Middleton returns in big win for Milwaukee

Giannis put up 47 points as the Bucks got one of their best wins of the season

MILWAUKEE -- The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are the past two NBA champions, and were among the title favorites again heading into this season. Neither has looked like it through the first month, however, in large part due to injuries. The most notable of which is LeBron James' abdominal strain, which kept him out of Wednesday night's matchup and sapped some of the juice from the game. 

But Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook were still out there, and you're never going to be bored when that's the case. Especially not when the former put up a dominant 47 points and nine rebounds to lead the Bucks to a 109-102 win. 

The Lakers got out to an early double-digit lead, but the Bucks worked their way back into the game late in the first quarter. From there, they were largely in control and led by as much as 12 before the Lakers went on a run to briefly retake the lead early in the fourth. That's when Khris Middleton -- back in the lineup after a bout with COVID-19 -- stepped up and put the Bucks back in front for good with a part of 3-pointers. He finished with 16 points, five rebounds and six assists on the night.