Last night, someone did better than Victor Wembanyama, author of 50 points against the Wizards, and it was Giannis Antetokounmpo. In the snatched victory against the Pistons, the former MVP signed one of his best career matches and the biggest performance of this start of the season with 59 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks. At 21 out of 34 on shots, including 16 out of 17 on free throws for an evaluation of 68.
To give an idea of the domination of the “Greek Freak” and his omnipotence over the Bucks’ game, he scored all of his team’s baskets in the first quarter!
Deprived of Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis, the Bucks had no other choice to serve Giannis Antetokounmpo as much as possible, and it was a miracle if they finally won 127-120 against the Pistons.
However, it came down to a small free throw from Ron Holland. The rookie had the two winning shots with one second remaining in the 4th quarter. It was after a foul by Giannis, and the beginner's arm will shake, to send the two teams into overtime and save the Bucks.
The pride of a leader
“I remember the year we won the title. We didn't get off to a good start.” he says, very emotional at the edge of the field. “But in the end, we never gave up. It doesn't matter who plays. It doesn't matter if the young people play. We never give up. »
After scoring 22 of his team's 24 points in the first quarter, Giannis Antetokounmpo will cruise through overtime by scoring all the Bucks' points. But he still thinks of his teammates, who held up the shock.
“I’m just proud of my teammates. They never stopped giving their all. They continued to move the ball, especially in the 3rd quarter and early in the 4th. They started making stops. They got rebounds, and they gave it their all. For me, as long as we play like that, we will have a chance to win.”
A real leader's speech. A unifying speech while the Bucks took the season at the wrong end. “At the end of the day, no one said it would be easy… As a leader, I continue to remind the guys that nothing is taken for granted. You should never take anything for granted. When some people can't play, and you are called upon, be ready and give everything you have! No matter who plays, we never give up! »
