INDIANAPOLIS (2010 FIBA World Championship) - Australia's Andrew Bogut scored a career-high 31 points for Milwaukee in an 84-81 triumph over Indiana on Monday night.
 
Bogut also pulled down 18 rebounds and swatted three shots as the Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak.
 
The Boomers star has had his ups and downs the past couple of years but he's hoping this season is going to be a turning in his career.
 
"I definitely need to be more of a leader within this franchise and have more nights like I did tonight," he said.
 
"I'm not really thinking about the past couple seasons."
 
Bogut was one of several players headed to the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey who had impressive games.
 
Team USA

• Dwight Howard - The Orlando Magic center poured in 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 104-99 win over Utah.
• LeBron James - The Cleveland superstar had 29 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in the Cavaliers' 109-91 victory at Phoenix.
• Deron Williams - The Utah playmaker had 18 points and 12 assists in the Jazz's loss to Orlando.

France

• Tony Parker - The San Antonio Spurs point guard scored 19 points in a 103-87 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Germany

• Chris Kaman - The Clippers center finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds in defeat. Kaman could return to the Germany squad after missing this year’s EuroBasket in Poland.

Spain

• Sergio Rodriguez - A possible return to the national team could be on the cards for Rodriguez, who scored 10 points and dished out seven assists to help Sacramento battle back from a 35-point deficit to stun Chicago 102-98.

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