Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Massive stat line in win Friday
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Antetokounmpo registered 37 points (14-19 FG, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 117-101 win over Indiana in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Bucks needed Antetokounmpo to be at his best in this game, with Milwaukee being down two games in the series, and the star forward delivered another impressive stat line. He's now scored at least 34 points while grabbing at least 12 rebounds in the three games of the series. The Bucks will need the star forward to deliver a similar stat line in Game 4 if Milwaukee aims to even the series, particularly if Damian Lillard continues to struggle as much as he's done over the last two games.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Does it all in Game 2 defeat
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Antetokounmpo supplied 34 points (14-20 FG, 6-10 FT), 18 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Antetokounmpo did all he could in Game 2 to help Milwaukee come out on top, leading all players in scoring and rebounds while handing out a team-high-tying assist total in an all-around performance. Antetokounmpo has led the way for the Bucks over the first two games, averaging 35 points and 15 rebounds per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Gets little help in Game 1 loss
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Antetokounmpo finished with 36 points (14-23 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-15 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 117-98 loss to Indiana in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 30-year-old superstar led all players in points and boards on the afternoon, but only three other Bucks even scored in double digits. Antetokounmpo has scored 30-plus points in nine of his last 11 appearances dating back to March 22 and has recorded at least a double-double in six straight. Still, he'll need more support from the rest of the Milwaukee roster to turn this first-round playoff series around.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Off injury report for Game 1
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) isn't listed on the Bucks' injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo is set to return to game action after sitting out the club's regular-season finale. The superstar has averaged 31.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 35.7 minutes per game in his last 10 appearances.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo is coming off another stellar regular season for the Bucks. The superstar big man averaged a double-double, putting up 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists (ties career high) and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 60.1 percent from the field.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play in regular-season finale
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo will be one of many notable players around the league who will not play on the last day of the NBA regular season. The Bucks will likely turn to Pete Nance, Chris Livingston and Tyler Smith in the frontcourt against Detroit.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Posts another triple-double
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Antetokounmpo closed Friday's 125-119 victory over the Pistons with 32 points (11-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 11 rebounds, 15 assists, two blocks and one steal over 38 minutes.
Antetokounmpo has been on fire in recent games and notched his fourth triple-double over his last five games. The efficiency from the free-throw line and the outstanding passing were two things that stood out from Antetokounmpo's line, and he's been one of the best players in the NBA since the beginning of April. He's on a sizzling stretch with the playoffs right around the corner, and the Bucks can be a very dangerous team with Antetokounmpo playing at this level.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Unlikely to play against Detroit
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pistons.
With the Bucks already locked into the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, there is no need for their superstar forward to play. If Antetokounmpo is ultimately downgraded to out, Pat Connaughton, Tyler Smith and Andre Jackson are candidates to receive increased playing time.
