Lakers Extend Win Streak to Seven With Commanding Win Over Struggling Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks' nightmare start to the 2026-27 season hit a historic low point Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 123-112 victory at Fiserv Forum, dropping the defending champions to 1-10—matching the worst start in franchise history.

Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 32 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a performance that showcased exactly why Los Angeles has emerged as one of the early season's most dangerous teams. Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 points off the bench, while Austin Reaves contributed 18 as the Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games and improved to 11-2 atop the Pacific Division.

For Milwaukee, the loss marks the team's seventh straight defeat and mirrors the dismal 1-10 start the franchise endured during the 1993-94 season. The Bucks have now matched their worst beginning in the franchise's 59-year history, a stunning fall for a team that entered 2026-27 with championship aspirations following their title run last spring.

Lakers Firing on All Cylinders

Los Angeles came into Wednesday's game riding momentum from a six-game winning streak, and they showed no signs of slowing down against a reeling Milwaukee squad. Dončić, who joined the Lakers as a free agent in the offseason, has quickly established himself as the centerpiece of the team's offense, averaging 28.4 points per game through the first 13 contests.

The Lakers' depth has been a revelation early in the season. Mamukelashvili's 23-point outburst from the bench provided critical offensive punch, allowing head coach Darvin Ham to rest starters while maintaining offensive pressure. The Lakers shot 48.6 percent from the field and connected on 14 three-pointers, overwhelming Milwaukee's porous defense throughout the contest.

Los Angeles is now 5-1 on the road this season, matching their 5-1 home record and establishing themselves as legitimate contenders in a wide-open Western Conference race. The Lakers lead the Pacific Division by two games and sit just a half-game behind the conference-leading Phoenix Suns.

Bucks' Season Spirals Deeper Into Crisis

Milwaukee entered the season as one of the favorites to repeat as NBA champions, but injuries, roster turnover, and defensive struggles have derailed the campaign before Thanksgiving. The Bucks have lost seven straight games, matching their worst losing streak since the 2013-14 season when they dropped 11 consecutive contests.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. paced Milwaukee with 16 points, but the Bucks struggled to generate consistent offense against the Lakers' disciplined defense. Ryan Rollins added 14 points, while bench players Kasparas Jakucionis (11 points) and Nate Ament (10 points) provided modest contributions in a losing effort.

The 1-10 start is the first time Milwaukee has lost 10 of its first 11 games since 1993-94, when the franchise finished with a 20-62 record—the worst mark in franchise history. Head coach Adrian Griffin is under intense scrutiny as the team searches for answers, with questions mounting about whether the roster has the talent and chemistry to turn the season around.

Historical Context and What's Next

Only three teams in NBA history have started 1-10 or worse and still made the playoffs: the 1997-98 San Antonio Spurs (1-11), the 2003-04 Miami Heat (1-9), and the 2020-21 San Antonio Spurs (1-8). The task facing Milwaukee is daunting, but the Bucks still have 71 games remaining to salvage the season.

For Los Angeles, the seven-game winning streak is their longest since the 2021-22 season when they won nine straight in January. The Lakers return home to face the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, November 15, in a Pacific Division showdown that could determine early positioning in the West.

Milwaukee, meanwhile, faces a critical stretch ahead as they attempt to stop the bleeding and avoid further damage to their playoff hopes. The Bucks host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, November 13, in a game that could define whether this season becomes a lost cause or a redemption story.

As the Lakers fly high and the Bucks sink deeper into crisis, Wednesday's result reinforced the harsh reality of the NBA's competitive landscape: last year's success guarantees nothing, and every team is only as good as its current win-loss record.