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In their first matchup of the season, Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo outduels Victor Wembanyama as Bucks defeat Spurs
The first superstar matchup of the season between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama ended in a victory for the Nigerian Freak.
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06:05 - 05.01.2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak dominant as Bucks lose to Trail Blazers
Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo could not save the Milwaukee Bucks from defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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05:35 - 07.01.2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak bags triple-double as Bucks blow out Raptors
Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo bags triple-double as The Milwaukee Bucks end losing streak with win against Toronto Raptors.
At Fiserv Forum, the Bucks star led Milwaukee to a 121-105 victory over Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists.
The first quarter was a showcase fight between two highly talented teams.
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However, after scoring seven points in the opening quarter, Wembanyama cooled off for the Spurs, while Antetokounmpo continued to lead the Bucks.
In their victory over Toronto on Monday, Milwaukee made 22 of 44 three-pointers.
They then made 19 of 42 long-range shots against San Antonio.
He first received a pass from Antetokounmpo behind his back. Green then gave Wembanyama a jab step before making a fantastic corner three-pointer over the long wingspan of the centre.
Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks had a 67-46 lead at halftime.
After then, the Spurs continued to cut into the advantage, and Chris Paul's three-pointer brought it down to 80-72.
The Bucks increased their lead to 91-78 going into the fourth quarter after San Antonio failed to overcome the hump, missing many long jumpers and three-pointers.
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Harrison Barnes of the Spurs scored 14 points in the third quarter with four three-pointers, but the Bucks continued to make clutch baskets in the fourth quarter to win the game.
By playing some of his finest game on both ends and recording double-doubles almost every night, Antetokounmpo is vying for another MVP title.
With another double-double in the Bucks' thrilling victory over Victor Wembanyama, Antetokounmpo helped the team pull away.
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