Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson, right, reaches for the ball next to Milwaukee Bucks' Greg Monroe during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson, right, reaches for the ball next to Milwaukee Bucks' Greg Monroe during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Credit: Nam Y. Huh

Chicago — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, Jabari Parker added 27 and the Milwaukee Bucks used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 116-96 on Saturday night.

Chicago held out struggling point guard Rajon Rondo, hoping Michael Carter-Williams could provide a spark. But the Bulls lost for the eighth time in 11 games.

The Bucks outscored the Bulls 36-20 in the fourth to break open a tight game and come away with a lopsided win after dropping four of six.

Antetokounmpo dazzled with an array of layups and dunks. He also had nine rebounds and seven assists in another strong all-around performance.

Cavaliers 121, Hornets 109

Charlotte, n.c. — LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter, and Cleveland beat Charlotte.

Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, who played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston. Jordan McRae had 20 points and Kay Felder finished with 13.

James was 6 for 7 from the field in the first quarter, including a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc. Love scored 15 points in the second, helping Cleveland to a 71-59 lead at the break.

James was 12 for 25 from the field in 35 minutes. He also had nine assists and six rebounds.

Grizzlies 112, Kings 98

Sacramento, Calif. — Mike Conley had 22 points and eight rebounds, and Memphis used a big third quarter to beat Sacramento .

JaMychal Green made four of Memphis’ 17 3-pointers and finished with 18 points. Zach Randolph and Vince Carter each scored 14, and Tony Allen and Troy Daniels had 11 points apiece.

The Grizzlies went 17 for 35 from long range while avenging an earlier home loss to the Kings.