The Milwaukee Bucks loved each bit of getting their hero in a Bucks uniform on Friday evening.
Even within the midst of rumors about his future, Giannis Antetokounmpo placed on his cape when referred to as upon to guide Milwaukee to a one-point win.
To cap off his 30-point efficiency, Antetokounmpo secured the 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets with a monster dunk. Antetokounmpo’s game-winning slam occurred with simply 4.7 seconds left within the recreation and the Bucks trailing 121-120.
Milwaukee then held on because of robust defensive stand within the remaining seconds to forestall the Hornets from stealing the sport.
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second straight 30-point double-double
However Antetokounmpo did way over simply step up within the closing seconds. He posted a 30-point double-double, scoring precisely 30 with 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
Persevering with his insane effectivity, Antetokounmpo shot 61.1% from the sphere, the third time he surpassed 60% capturing in his final 4 video games.
And naturally, his effectivity has additionally occurred whereas placing up huge scoring numbers. Friday evening marked back-to-back video games with not less than 30 factors.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been having a historic season for environment friendly scoring
The 2-time NBA MVP upped his season averages after coming into the sport averaging 28.9 factors on an eye-popping 63.9% capturing clip from the sphere in 20 video games performed.
Whereas lacking eight video games with proper calf harm — he returned to motion on Dec. 27 — value Antetokounmpo his place in the MVP conversation, his latest heroic play ought to assist him be a part of the record of main candidates as soon as once more.
After all, and far to chagrin of Bucks fan, Antetokounmpo’s title will probably be mentioned from now till the commerce deadline on Feb. 5 as a famous person who could shake up the balance of power within the league if moved.
And the truth that Antetokounmpo, who led the Bucks to the franchise’s first NBA title in 50 years in 2021, needs to be at such a superhero degree for his now 15-20 staff to win is why it is attainable he might really feel shifting on could be his solely path to having fun with staff success.
