By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The Milwaukee Bucks were blown out by the Memphis Grizzlies, 122-99, in FedExForum on Thursday.
“Losing, it is frustrating,” said Giannis Antetokounmpo after a fourth straight loss in the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season, “My dad used to say why whine if you are not going to give up. I am not going to give up.”
The Greek Freak connected 17/22 two-pointers on the way to a 37-point, 11-rebound double-double. He added four assists, one block, and one steal over 33 minutes.
Limited to 9/42 from beyond the arc, the team coached by Doc Rivers could not stay close to the Grizzlies.
“I wish I shot some threes too. All the looks that we got, clean looks, the ball did not go in,” mentioned Giannis, “That was not the reason we lost.”
Resurfacing in the starting lineup for the team guided by Taylor Jenkins, Spanish Santi Aldama put in 19 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 33 minutes. Ja Morant posted a triple-double consisting of 29 points, 14 assists, and ten rebounds.
Thursday games
Memphis Grizzlies – Milwaukee Bucks 122-99
Dallas Mavericks – Houston Rockets 102-108
Utah Jazz – San Antonio Spurs 88-106
Los Angeles Clippers – Phoenix Suns 119-125
Standings
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers 5-0
2. Boston Celtics 4-1
3. Orlando Magic 3-2
4. Chicago Bulls 3-2
5. New York Knicks 2-2
6. Charlotte Hornets 2-2
7. Miami Heat 2-2
8. Washington Wizards 2-2
9. Brooklyn Nets 2-3
10. Indiana Pacers 2-3
11. Atlanta Hawks 2-3
12. Philadelphia 76ers 1-3
13. Detroit Pistons 1-4
14. Toronto Raptors 1-4
15. Milwaukee Bucks 1-4
Western Conference
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 4-0
2. Golden State Warriors 4-1
3. Phoenix Suns 4-1
4. Houston Rockets 3-2
5. Dallas Mavericks 3-2
6. Los Angeles Lakers 3-2
7. Memphis Grizzlies 3-3
8. Sacramento Kings 2-2
9. Minnesota Timberwolves 2-2
10. Denver Nuggets 2-2
11. Los Angeles Clippers 2-3
12. San Antonio Spurs 2-3
13. Portland Trail Blazers 2-3
14. New Orleans Pelicans 2-3
15. Utah Jazz 0-5
-The top six teams from each conference clinch a berth in the Playoffs
-Teams ranking seventh to tenth advance to the Play-Ins