Giannis Antetokounmpo Stats Tonight: How did Bucks star fare against 76ers? (Jan. 19)
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The Bucks previously went up against the Toronto Raptors wherein they secured a dominant 130-112 victory. Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee to victory against Toronto with a double-double performance, adding 35 points and 13 rebounds.
Heading into Sunday, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks had momentum on their side as they faced the 76ers. In the first half of their game, Giannis continued where he left off against the Raptors on Friday. He took over the game with 19 points and 12 rebounds, already notching a double-double. His efforts put the Bucks in a 59-50 lead.
Come the third quarter, Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to dominate the game. He added 10 more points and maintained the Milwaukee Bucks’ lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Greek Freak’s previous performance seemed to have lingered as he continued to put his team on his back.
Ultimately, the Bucks came out on top with a 123-109 victory. Antetokounmpo took over with his second consecutive 30-point game to lead his team to triumph.
Bucks vs 76ers recap: Giannis Antetokounmpo detonates in Philadelphia
The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. It was another solid performance by the Greek Freak as he led his team to a 123-109 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo had another 30-pointer as he added 34 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. Helping him on offense was Damian Lillard. Dame posted 25 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Trying to keep the Sixers alive was Tyrese Maxey. The Philadelphia star took matters into his own hands, putting up 37 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Unfortunately for the 76ers, it wasn’t enough to stop the duo of Antetokounmpo and Lillard.
The Milwaukee Bucks are now on a five-game winning streak and have maintained fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks’ next opponents will be the New Orleans Pelicans, which should be an easy matchup for them considering how they’re one of the worst teams in the league right now, placed 14th in the Western Conference.