Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t here to make friends; he’s here to save the Milwaukee Bucks’ season. In his return from an eight-game absence due to a calf injury on Saturday, the “Greek Freak” made a loud statement, literally and figuratively.
The Chicago Bulls did not take kindly to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dunk in the closing seconds of a Milwaukee Bucks win. The Bucks led the Bulls 110-103 with just seconds remaining on the clock as Antetokounmpo got the ball across the halfcourt line at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.
He's still good. Not that it should surprise anyone. After missing eight games with a calf injury, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned with 29 points in a 112-103 win against the Chicago Bulls, a team that had won five straight.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
In a return from injury, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 29 points to help the visiting Milwaukee Bucks earn a 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
The Milwaukee Bucks continue to send mixed messages to NBA fans when it comes to the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. One week, reports and rumors swirl suggesting the franchise cornerstone could be on the move.
You always still care about your college town. And so while Dwyane Wade is mostly associated with Miami, for his legendary NBA three-championship career with the Heat, he still has a keen interest in the pro team that plays not far when where Wade did for Marquette University until he was drafted inn 2003.
Offensive rebounding has been a thorn in the Bucks’ side all season. Friday in Memphis, they flipped the script and dominated the Grizzlies 15 to 7 in the category. Bobby Portis led the way with five of his own.
The Bucks could be getting their superstar back just in time. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to suit up Saturday against Chicago, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, though final clearance will come after pregame testing by the team’s medical staff.
Losing the turnover battle helped doom the Milwaukee Bucks once again Friday night in Memphis. 22 Bucks giveaways created 20 Grizzlies points. At the same time, they generated only 14 turnovers from Memphis, which turned into 15 points.
Nothing is truly off limits in the NBA, and the Luka Doncic trade from his ‘home’ to Los Angeles was a reminder of the same. With that reality in mind, why should Giannis Antetokounmpo be untouchable?
The Bucks are likely to have their superstar back on the court on Saturday. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to suit up for their game against the Bulls, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm reports.