Bucks Notes: Middleton, Rollins, Lillard, Giannis

Khris Middleton returns from injury

Khris Middleton made his much-anticipated return to the Bucks on Friday night after missing the first 20 games of the season with a wrist injury. Middleton looked rusty at times, but he still managed to score 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting in the Bucks' 119-112 win over the Celtics.

Middleton's return is a major boost for the Bucks, who have been struggling without their All-Star forward. The Bucks are now 15-6 with Middleton in the lineup this season, and they will be hoping that he can help them make a run at the NBA championship.

Brook Lopez fined for flopping

Brook Lopez was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Saturday for flopping in the Bucks' win over the Celtics. The incident occurred in the third quarter when Lopez fell to the ground after Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made contact with him.

The NBA has been cracking down on flopping in recent years, and Lopez is one of the few players to be fined for the offense this season. The fine is a reminder that the NBA is serious about eliminating flopping from the game.

T.J. Warren makes his debut for the Nets

T.J. Warren made his debut for the Nets on Saturday night in their 128-119 win over the Hawks. Warren scored 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting in 23 minutes off the bench.

Warren is a welcome addition to the Nets, who have been struggling to find consistent scoring outside of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Warren is a versatile scorer who can create his own shot and knock down shots from anywhere on the court.

Damian Lillard leads the Trail Blazers to a win over the Lakers

Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers to a 122-112 win over the Lakers on Friday night in Los Angeles. Lillard scored 34 points and dished out 10 assists in the win.

The win was the Trail Blazers' fourth in a row, and it improved their record to 16-15 on the season. Lillard has been playing at an MVP level this season, and he is one of the main reasons why the Trail Blazers are in contention for a playoff spot.

Giannis Antetokounmpo records another triple-double

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his 10th triple-double of the season in the Bucks' win over the Celtics on Friday night. Antetokounmpo finished with 35 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game this season. He is one of the most dominant players in the NBA, and he is a major reason why the Bucks are one of the favorites to win the NBA championship.