By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The Milwaukee Bucks jumped to 21-17 in the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season after defeating the Sacramento Kings, 130-115, in Fiserv Forum on Tuesday.
On the most recent edition of NBA Sundays, the Bucks were obliterated by the New York Knicks but immediately bounced back with a convincing display, fueled by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 50th career triple-double.
“I’m happy that I am among the dozen players that have done that,” Freak shared a brief comment on becoming the 12th player in league history with 50 triples-doubles.
Listed as probable with right patella tendinopathy at the top half of a back-to-back at home, to be completed against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the experienced Greek superstar combined 33 points with 13 assists and 11 rebounds. He also blocked two shots besides dropping 14/23 field goals over 36 minutes.
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“Sometimes when you get your butt kicked, you either come in and respond like this or you get your butt kicked a second time,” Giannis described the team coached by Doc Rivers bouncing back from a disappointing showing in the Madison Square Garden, “I’m proud that the team was able to respond like this.”
After seven wins in a row, the visitors were forced down to 20-20. Lithuanian Domantas Sabonis fell one assist shy of a triple-double with 16 points, ten rebounds, and nine assists, besides logging one steal in 36 minutes. Lasting nine minutes, Ukrainian Alex Len went for two points, two rebounds, two blocks, one assist, and one steal.