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Milwaukee Bucks: 3 things to watch for against New York Knicks

By Dalton Sell

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: (NEW YORK DALIES OUT) Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2019 in New York City. The Bucks defeated the Knicks 123-102. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: (NEW YORK DALIES OUT) Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2019 in New York City. The Bucks defeated the Knicks 123-102. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo, New York Knicks: Julius Randle
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 2 (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

A bounce-back game from Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks defeated the Warriors by 39 points on Christmas Day, and surprisingly, Giannis Antetokounmpo struggled immensely. In 26 minutes, Antetokounmpo scored just 15 points on 4-of-14 shooting from the field and 7-of-15 shooting at the free-throw line.

While it was undoubtedly welcoming to see Middleton, Holiday, and DiVincenzo step up through Antetokounmpo’s struggles, the Bucks need a strong follow up from the MVP. Antetokounmpo is the engine that makes this team go, and if history has anything to say about it, he has a perfect chance to find his rhythm in this coming game against the Knicks.

Antetokounmpo has no shortage of memorable moments at Madison Square Garden, including a game-winning stepback jump shot at the buzzer to give the Bucks a 105-104 victory on January 4, 2017.

It was the first game-winning buzzer-beater of the Greek Freak’s career, but it is not his most enshrined moment at the Garden. Antetokounmpo topped that moment with his dunk heard around that world when he jumped over the 6’5″ Tim Hardaway Jr. on a slam dunk during a 103-89 win over the Knicks on February 6, 2018.

There is something about playing at MSG that makes Antetokounmpo must-see television when he arrives, and hopefully, this upcoming game is no exception.

Next. Jrue Holiday making an immediate all-around impact for Bucks. dark

The Bucks’ meeting with the New York Knicks will tip-off at 6:30 p.m. central time Sunday evening, and you can catch the action on Fox Sports Wisconsin.

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