” By the way, it was his first missed shot “, almost seemed surprised the local TV commentator of the Lakers. Giannis Antetokounmpo had just missed a jumper at the head of the racquet as we entered the last two minutes… of the third quarter! The Greek did perfectly during the first three periods of a match started on an 11/11 on penalties!
3-point shots, “turnaround” in front of LeBron James, a nice “jumper” from the baseline in front of Anthony Davis… The inside varied the pleasures even if he still did maximum damage in the opposing racket.
” He made it look easy honestly”describes his teammate Khris Middleton, author of 21 points in the first period. “It shows the level of his game. He returned his outside shot. He made defenders pounce on his fake shots (note: three free throws obtained on a foul by Anthony Davis). The way he let the game come to him and remained patient was pretty cool to watch.“
More fun for the Bucks for sure, than for the Lakers, largely beaten on their floor, who never seemed to find the parade. The MVP of the evening thus took off statistically with 44 points (17/20 on shots), 14 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 blocks, for 61 evaluation!
He also joined two legendary Lakers pivots, Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, for such production by shooting as well. The 2020 MVP had never been so skilful this season.
” When you get in shots, the game is much easier”notice the interior. “I know I will try to involve my teammates and look for the best way to help the team. But sometimes, when you start taking shots, you feel better about yourself, you defend better. Today was one of those games.“
One of those matches he is now used to. It was already his fifth outing with 40 points or more this season, including a peak at 47 units… against these same Lakers.
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2013-14 | MIL | 77 | 25 | 41.4 | 34.7 | 68.3 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 6.8 |
| 2014-15 | MIL | 81 | 31 | 49.1 | 15.9 | 74.1 | 1.2 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 12.7 |
| 2015-16 | MIL | 80 | 35 | 50.6 | 25.7 | 72.4 | 1.4 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 16.9 |
| 2016-17 | MIL | 80 | 36 | 52.1 | 27.2 | 77.0 | 1.8 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 22.9 |
| 2017-18 | MIL | 75 | 37 | 52.9 | 30.7 | 76.0 | 2.1 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 26.9 |
| 2018-19 ★ | MIL | 72 | 33 | 57.8 | 25.6 | 72.9 | 2.2 | 10.3 | 12.5 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 27.7 |
| 2019-20 ★ | MIL | 63 | 30 | 55.3 | 30.4 | 63.3 | 2.2 | 11.4 | 13.6 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 29.5 |
| 2020-21 | MIL | 61 | 33 | 56.9 | 30.3 | 68.5 | 1.6 | 9.4 | 11.0 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 28.2 |
| 2021-22 | MIL | 45 | 33 | 53.6 | 29.5 | 72.5 | 1.8 | 9.4 | 11.2 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 28.9 |
| Total | 634 | 33 | 53.2 | 28.8 | 71.8 | 1.7 | 7.6 | 9.3 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 21.5 | |
