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Giannis Antetokounmpo drops 59, carrying Bucks to victory

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Eric Nehm: FINAL (OT): Bucks 127, Pistons 120 Giannis Antetokounmpo with 59 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals. Unbelievable.
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Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Two turnovers, plus an Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked at the rim and Doc Rivers wants a timeout.
Antetokounmpo was upset about not drawing a foul on either drive. Pistons up, 65-47, with 11:08 left in the third quarter. – 9:26 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis has 28 at the half.
The rest of the Bucks have 19. – 9:15 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Half: Pistons 60, Bucks 47
– Antetokounmpo 28pts/4reb
– Lopez 10pts/6reb
– Connaughton 6pts/2reb
With the Pistons knocking down 8 of their 13 3-point attempts and no Lillard/Middleton/Portis/Rollins, it’s surprising that it’s this close. – 9:10 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis at half:
28 PTS
10-17 FG
8-8 FT
The Bucks are down by double-digits. pic.x.com/EjnmJ6AkNh – 9:08 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Field goals in the first quarter:
7 — Giannis
0 — Rest of the Bucks pic.x.com/bN6s63GVev – 8:37 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After one quarter, the Pistons lead, 27-24.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has played all 12 minutes of the first quarter and scored 22 of the Bucks’ 24 points. – 8:36 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
With 3:11 left in the first quarter, the Pistons lead, 24-16.
Antetokounmpo has 14 of the Bucks’ 16 points thus far. Going to need to create some more offense to have a chance here. – 8:30 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Which teams could make a serious run at Giannis if he becomes available?
Here:
hoopshype.com/lists/eight-po… – 2:46 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo only tallied 7 assists last night, but he created 22 potential assists.
Without Lillard for a second straight game, the Bucks will need to lean into the same strategy tonight. (And probably hit a few more 3s.)
At @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/59191… – 2:30 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Here is the Bucks injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Pistons:
Out:
Damian Lillard (Concussion Protocol)
Khris Middleton (Bilateral Ankle Surgery)
Questionable:
Ryan Rollins (Left Shoulder Instability)
Probable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Patella Tendinopathy) – 2:10 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
For Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo, a series of winnable November games has become a crucial stretch
(By @sportsreiter)
cbssports.com/nba/news/for-b… – 12:32 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 23 points in Bucks win
🇷🇸 Nikola Jovic picks up an injury in Heat loss
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:33 AM

More on this storyline

I could certainly see the Bucks doing some kind of deal, if not more than one, before the Feb. 6 deadline. But in terms of the big stuff that comes with their team’s calculus — Giannis, Dame, Doc and Khris — I don’t see anything changing. For those asking about whether Rivers could be on the hot seat, let’s not forget the Bucks paid him approximately $40 million on a three-and-a-half-year deal less than a year ago. What’s more, Horst is facing pressure because of how these past few seasons have gone, and league sources are skeptical he’d be given the leeway to make another coaching change this soon . -via New York Times / November 12, 2024
Matt Barnes: “This weird behavior isn’t very surprising. I mean, Giannis has a track record of doing some questionable stuff if you look back. And, obviously, I think the way this team has been playing might be driving him a little crazy. You know, he might be tripping a little bit. 2-and-8. They beat the two record-wise worst teams in the league: Philly being one and Utah being the other. Middleton’s hurt, coming off double ankle surgery, he hasn’t been available. Brook Lopez is getting older. Portis, you know, his numbers are down from last year. Giannis and Dame are playing great, but are they a good duo together?” -via YouTube / November 12, 2024