Milwaukee Bucks: Takeaways from 126-117 loss to Orlando Magic

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Through all the mess, misery and anything else along those lines, Giannis Antetokounmpo stood as a rare bright spot with his comprehensive play and impact, which likely doesn’t come to the surprise of any Bucks fan.

In over 40 minutes of action, Antetokounmpo finished with 38 points on 16-of-29 shooting from the field (1-of-3 from three), 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals, two turnovers and was a team-high +10 on the night.

Giannis set the tone for how his performance would play out as he attacked the rim with ease, craftiness and strength, often on Magic rookie forward Jonathan Isaac, who Antetokounmpo gave more than he could handle despite possessing some tantalizing defensive potential.

With his continued success in getting to the rim, Antetokounmpo was incredibly influential in drawing defenders his way or seeking out his teammates with pinpoint passes to set up great looks from all levels of the floor during the night.

As has been the case throughout the season, the Bucks basically folded up shop with Antetokounmpo off the floor in the few minutes he sat on the bench, as Dean Maniatt of Brew Hoop noted here:

There’s plenty to be said of the Bucks’ overall performance, whether individual or coaching based (or likely all of the above), but none of it should be directed Antetokounmpo’s way for the reasons stated above.