Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) out for Bucks’ win over Suns

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his team's 140-129 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday due to left hamstring soreness.

Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Bucks to victory.

Antetokounmpo missed his first game since March 4 against the LA Clippers, when he did not play due to a left Achilles issue. He averages 30.8 points, 11.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game.

Antetokounmpo's absence came as the Bucks picked up wing Khris Middleton. Middleton was in the starting lineup for his first game after missing more than a month with a sprained left ankle and scored 22 points.

Milwaukee moved a game and a half ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second-best record in the East.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.