NBA roundup: Bucks, minus Giannis, top Thunder in 2 OTs

The Bucks led 112-100 with five minutes left in regulation before Gilgeous-Alexander scored 10 of Oklahoma City's next 13 points to fuel a 19-7 run that sent the game into overtime.
NBA roundup: Bucks, minus Giannis, top Thunder in 2 OTs

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) dribbles the ball down the court as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Milwaukee won 136-132 in double overtime. Pic: Alonzo Adams

Jevon Carter scored a career-high 36 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 136-132 double-overtime victory over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

Carter shot 15 of 27 from the field, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range. Milwaukee's Brook Lopez added 24 points and 13 rebounds. Grayson Allen scored four of his 18 points in the second overtime, all free throws on back-to-back possessions in the closing seconds to help the Bucks stretch their lead to six and put the game away.

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