NBA London: Stars come out as Bucks outclass struggling Knicks

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Image caption, Thierry Henry got acquainted with Bango, the Milwaukee Bucks' mascot, ahead of the game

A night in London failed to stop the New York Knicks' dismal run of form as the Milwaukee Bucks ran out easy 95-79 winners at the O2 Arena.

Tickets for the fifth regular-season NBA game held in London sold in an hour when they went on sale last year but a one-sided contest was served up.

The Bucks, for whom OJ Mayo scored 22 points, never looked back after claiming the game's first 14 points.

The Knicks have now lost a franchise-record 16 straight games.

Their record of five wins and 36 defeats in 41 games so far this season is also the worst of any NBA team.

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Image caption, Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas was also among the star-studded O2 crowd

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Image caption, Cesc Fabregas's team-mate Didier Drogba was courtside

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Image caption, The 19,000-capacity 02 Arena was a sell-out for the regular-season game

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Image caption, The Knicks last played in London two years ago, when they beat Detroit