Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an incredible performance in the Milwaukee Bucks’ victory over the Indiana Pacers with a score of 140-126.
In the first quarter alone, there were five lead changes and a high number of points scored (36-33). The Milwaukee Bucks gained a double-digit lead by the end of the first half. Although the score was tied several times during the course of the game, the Indiana Pacers succumbed completely during the last quarter, allowing the Milwaukee Bucks to establish a lead of over 20 points at one point.
The main contributor to this impressive victory was Giannis Antetokounmpo. The phenomenal Greek player finished the game with an astonishing 64 points, setting both a career and Milwaukee Bucks franchise record. He made 20 out of 28 field goal attempts, added 14 rebounds, and recorded four steals. It’s worth noting that he attempted a remarkable 32 free throws, making 24 of them and missing eight (24/32).
Prior to this “Greek Freak” performance, the only players in NBA history to score at least 60 points with 10 rebounds and a shooting percentage of 70% or better were Karl Malone and Wilt Chamberlain.
Damian Lillard counted up to 21 points, while Tyrese Haliburton and Miles Turner stood out for the Indiana Pacers with 22 points each.
It’s worth mentioning that the game was also marked by an incident after the match when Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted the ball from this game. This led to a disagreement with an assistant coach from the Indiana Pacers, and Tyrese Haliburton bore the brunt of Giannis’ words: “Bring me the damn ball.”
According to reports from the NBA caravan, the Greek basketball player headed towards the opposing team’s locker room to claim the ball with which he made history. It remains uncertain whether he succeeded in his mission. The Indiana Pacers left the court without exchanging greetings, and the reason they took the ball was that, after the game had already ended, Giannis dunked on a fast break.