In an incredible game with a unique performance by Giannis Antetokounmpothe Bucks they bent their resistance Pistons with 127-120 in overtime.
Milwaukee found itself trailing by 18 in the second half, however the Greek Freak had 59 points with 20/32 2-pointers, 1/2 3-pointers, 16/17 shots, as well as 14 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks and 3 turnovers in 44 minutes. Yes, yes scored all his team’s baskets in the first period (!)when he had 7/10 shooting and 8/8 field goals for 22 points.
His grand appearance would have gone awry, however, if the Pistons rookie Ron Holland missed BOTH foul shots won by Giannis with 1” left in regulation.
All this in games the Bucks played without them Lillard (in concussion protocol), Rollins (shoulder injury) and Portis (elbow injury). THE Brooke Lopez with 29 points (5/8 three-pointers), 8 rebounds and 5 blocks he was Antetokounmpo’s main support, while 15 points and 10 rebounds were Torin Prince for Milwaukee who improved to 4-8.
THE Cade Cunningham had 35 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds for the Pistons, who fell to 5-8, while 26 points were scored by Malik Beasley.
Twelve minutes: 24-27, 47-60, 85-84, 111-111, (prt.) 127-120
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Source: Sport Fm
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