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Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo channels Viktor Gyökeres in the NBA as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets.
The surging Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 125-119 in an NBA Eastern Conference match up.
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07:35 - 23.11.2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak bags triple-double as Bucks beat Pacers
Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo bags a triple-double as the Bucks beat the Pacers in an NBA Cup group game.
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08:10 - 14.11.2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak scores 59 points as Bucks beat Pistons
Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo propels Bucks to beat Pistons with 59 points in Monster performance.
Despite LaMelo Ball's career-high 50 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and 11 rebounds. to lead the Bucks to victory.
Milwaukee led 110-90 after a 14-5 run to start the fourth quarter, but the Hornets rallied for a 3-pointer from Brandon Miller with 15 seconds remaining to make it 121-119.
Charlotte missed two 3-pointers on the next possession after Taurean Prince responded with two free throws to put the Bucks ahead by two possessions.
With 4.5 seconds remaining, Antetokounmpo made two free throws to put the score at 125-119 and seal the game.
Ball surpassed his previous personal best of 38 points, which he had achieved twice, by making 17 of 38 shots, including 6 of 17 from beyond the arc, and 10 of 13 free throws.
The Hornets, who have dropped five of seven games, added 32 points from Brandon Miller.
Milwaukee has won six of its previous seven games, including a 4-0 homestand.
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The Hornets' 115-114 victory was the only defeat over that time.
Antetokounmpo made the signature move of Sporting Lisbon and Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres to celebrate the game.
The photo of Antetokounmpo imitating Gyökeres has gone viral as the Swedish striker is one of the most sought after players in world football.
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