Giannis Antetokounmpo knew he could only play six more minutes in Thursday's Milwaukee Bucks game. He made the most of it, sparking the Bucks' comeback win.
Giannis takeover mode. pic.twitter.com/AAnvuLB7or
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 21, 2025
Returning from an injury that kept him out of Sunday's All-Star Game, Antetokounmpo was on a 24-minute limit in the Bucks' first game after the break — and he played 18 minutes in the first three quarters. So he made the most of his time starting the fourth quarter.
Between the 10:48 and the 6:48 mark of the final quarter, Antetokounmpo scored eight points, grabbed two rebounds and assisted on two three-pointers as Milwaukee cut a 13-point lead to four points. By the six-minute mark, the game was tied, and Milwaukee went on to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 116-110.
In 24 minutes, Antetokounmpo finished with 23 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a block, shooting 10-of-14. Brook Lopez was the hero late, scoring six points and blocking three shots in the final six minutes, but the Greek Freak put him in position for his heroics.
BROOK ON BOTH ENDS. https://t.co/kDfjDMDaSy pic.twitter.com/5xVJzxxasE
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 21, 2025
Lopez was pretty efficient, finishing with four blocks and four three-pointers in 31 minutes. But it was Antetokounmpo maximizing his remaining minutes in the fourth that gave the Bucks their comeback momentum.
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