Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Kylor Kelley (35) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins NBA History With Lakers Legend vs Pelicans

Originally posted on New Orleans Pelicans on SI
By Terry Kimble | Last updated Apr 11, 2025 12:36 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 136-111 on Thursday night to capture their sixth straight victory. Milwaukee is now tied for the longest current win streak in the NBA and is on a roll heading into the playoffs. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had another strong performance, scoring 28 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Giannis broke his streak of three straight games with a triple-double but joined some exclusive company with his performance. He joined NBA all-time great Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to have 10 straight games of 20+ points on 60%+ field goal shooting.

Giannis Antetokounmpo now has 10 straight games with 20+ PTS on 60%+ FG.

That ties Wilt for the longest streak EVER. pic.twitter.com/nPuJYz2e02
— Real Sports (@realapp_) April 11, 2025

Antetokounmpo has historically been dominant against the Pelicans, having scored at least 30 points in his previous eight games against New Orleans. The two-time MVP did not reach 30 points on Thursday but didn't play in the fourth quarter of the team's blowout victory.

Milwaukee will have the fifth seed in this year's upcoming playoffs and will face the Indiana Pacers in the first round.

Indiana wrapped up home court in the first round of the playoffs in what will be a rematch of last year's playoffs. The Bucks hope to get star guard Damian Lillard back after the nine-time all-star has missed the last 11 games with a blood clot in his calf. Milwaukee is hopeful he can return before the playoffs start next week.

Double-double dominance from Giannis.

28 PTS | 11 REB | 5 AST | 65% FG pic.twitter.com/eLGTPKyMep
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 11, 2025

Antetokounmpo and Lillard make a dynamic duo when they both are healthy, and the Bucks hope they can lean on their talent and experience to make some noise in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

This article first appeared on New Orleans Pelicans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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