Bucks clinch top playoff seeding Lakers stumble

LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Milwaukee Bucks downed the Chicago Bulls 105-92 to clinch top seeding throughout the NBA playoffs on Wednesday, April 5, as the Los Angeles Lakers’ charge towards the postseason stumbled in a defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers. Bobby Portis scored 27 points while Brook Lopez added 26 points as the Bucks bagged their 58th win of the season to seal top spot in the Eastern Conference. The win means Milwaukee will have home-court advantage through the playoffs as owners of the best record in the NBA. With Giannis Antetokounmpo rested, Milwaukee demonstrated their strength in…