Spurs winning streak snapped as Bucks prevail

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo made a triumphant return from an eight-game NBA injury layoff on Saturday while San Antonio's win streak was ended at eight games by the Utah Jazz.

Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 25 minutes to lead the Bucks in a 112-103 victory at Chicago, snapping the Bulls' five-game win streak.

The 31-year-old Greek star, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, made 10-of-15 shots from the floor and 8-of-10 free throws as Milwaukee improved to 13-19.

Antetokounmpo suffered a right calf strain earlier this month and the Bucks went 2-6 without him.

"The guy just came back for his first game. He's happy to be back on the floor," said Bucks coach Doc Rivers, who limited his star big man's time on the court.

"We didn't want him to have a heavy load to do with the ball," Rivers said. "Minute-wise I think it worked out really well... It was a good win for us."

Rivers said Antetokounmpo's return boosted his teammates' confidence.

"When the team is making a run and you have him on the floor you feel like you're going to get a bucket or a good shot," Rivers said.

"When you don't have him on the floor, you can go into those droughts."