Milwaukee Bucks: Takeaways from 129-108 win over Phoenix Suns

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 02: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a shot while being guarded by Brook Lopez #11 and Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at the Fiserv Forum on February 02, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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MILWAUKEE, WI – FEBRUARY 2: (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). /

Freaking out

As the Bucks bounced back from their previous defeat, so did superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo Sunday afternoon.

Playing 30 and a half minutes of action, Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points on 21 shots (1-for-5 from three, 9-of-16 from the foul line), 19 rebounds, nine assists, seven turnovers, one block, one steal and was a +3 on the day.

Antetokounmpo grew into his scoring performance by both breaking through the wall of defenders the Suns attempted to form, as well as running out and throwing down easy scoring opportunities at the basket. The reigning MVP’s scoring efficiency still fell just under his usual standards and that was due to his struggles from the 3-point line and after shooting 39.1 percent for the month of December, Antetokounmpo has hit 28.5 percent of his 63 3-point tries in 2020.

But Antetokounmpo mitigated his long range shooting struggles with his ability to clean up on the glass and extend possessions with six offensive rebounds. And the same went for his ability to set up his teammates with easy scoring chances as well.

Overall, Antetokounmpo was back to his usual standard of excellence and looked more like himself after showing some rust last time out.

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