Herro and Jaquez Shine as Bucks Fall to Lakers

The Milwaukee Bucks lost 123-112 to the Los Angeles Lakers on November 11, extending their difficult start to the season. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves scored 50 points combined for Los Angeles, which had five players reach double figures. The loss left Milwaukee at 1-11, matching the worst start in team history.

Tyler Herro led the Bucks with 27 points and seven assists, shooting 8-for-16. He scored 18 points and recorded all seven assists in the first half, returning after missing Milwaukee’s previous game with a right knee contusion.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. added a season-high 25 points, along with five boards, three assists and a pair of steals. He shot 7-for-16 from the field. Nate Ament made his first career start, while Kel’el Ware entered the starting lineup in place of Myles Turner, who rested.

Ware recorded eight points, five boards and three rejections, making three of eight shots. The Bucks’ offense beyond Herro and Jaquez struggled: their teammates combined for 60 points on 20-for-48 shooting. Kyle Kuzma and Ousmane Dieng were Milwaukee’s next-highest scorers, with nine points apiece.