3 takeaways from Milwaukee Bucks’ win superb over Los Angeles Lakers
By Dalton Sell
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another MVP-caliber performance for the Milwaukee Bucks with a near-flawless game
Just when you think you have seen it all, Giannis Antetokounmpo comes out and delivers another jaw-dropping performance like it is a routine day at the office.
Looking at his scoring, Antetokounmpo tallied an impressive 44 points, dominating from start to finish as he shot a near-perfect 17-of-20 (85 percent) from the floor. Whether it was right at the hoop, in his spot in the mid-range, or behind the 3-point line, the Greek Freak was unstoppable as he thwarted LA’s comeback hopes repeatedly with several timely buckets. It was far from his best game at the line as he shot just 8-of-13 (61.5 percent), but he certainly made up for it elsewhere.
Not only did Antetokounmpo flat-out dominate with his electric scoring, but he also handed out eight assists, having thrown his share of pretty passes to get his teammates involved. Better yet, he did not tally a single turnover in the process. Two more assists and Antetokounmpo would have had a triple-double as he also pulled down 14 rebounds, a game-high. All of that goes without mentioning his defensive presence, where the former Defensive Player of the Year asserted himself with two authoritative blocks and a steal.
Considering he played just 35 minutes, these are unreal numbers, but this has become the new normal for the Greek Freak. Antetokounmpo may have catapulted himself to the top of the MVP ladder with this incredible show-stopping performance.
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Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will aim to keep this recent momentum alive when they take on the Phoenix Suns in an NBA Finals rematch this coming Thursday. Be sure to catch the action at 9:00 p.m. CST nationally televised on TNT.