The Milwaukee Bucks dropped the Philadelphia 76ers into a tie with the Brooklyn Nets for first place in the Eastern Conference and closed within two and a half games of the top spot themselves with a convincing 124-117 win on Thursday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 27 points. Khris Middleton added 24. Joel Embiid had 24 for Philadelphia.
On the GridCard, Kevin K (39) earned the Hamlin-Hopper, the first GridCard win of the year for KK. Staying hot, dangerzone (37) and AK (34), the latter winning yet another ProGrid Tour, the former taking down the King Kong (78). Three other players--all TechPicNics--posted Qualifying Scores: Heart of a Hooligan (34), Kara (32), and LD (31).