The best moments are not in the Milwaukee Bucks. After a summer of radical change, in which they delivered their DNA from the last few years (warrior, immense defense) by exchanging Jrue Holiday for superstar Damian Lillard, things are not working as they should. Adrian Griffin came off the bench for the Wisconsin team, Doc Rivers arrived. But nothing much changed. They went to the All-Star with unknowns, and they return, at least, with some more certainty. After winning on the court of the best team in the Westthe Minnesota Timberwolves (107-112).
Antetokounmpo tries to maintain possession.
They needed it. No longer because of the classification, because with 36 wins and 21 losses they are third in the West after the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. Yes because of everyone’s emotional state, starting with Giannis Antetokounmpo who was, as almost always, the most outstanding. 33 points (9/13 in TC and 14/21 in TL), 13 rebounds and 5 assists. In addition to having a good Lillard.
Lillard appeared, fundamentally, in the final stretch. The Bucks seemed to be in great shape there after a great performance in the game (91-74, 40′). But the Wolves held on to the game. Karl-Anthony Towns hit two 3-pointers, Anthony Edwards stepped up the game and scored two more in the final minute. It needed a reaction from the Bucks, which came after a great move by Antetokounmpo with Jae Crowder, and ‘Dame Time’.
Antetokounmpo attacks the hoop.
Lillard left two details of utmost aesthetic beauty, but also of utmost importance. A three-pointer, almost falling, to put the Wolves away. And in the last seconds, a great suspension from the side. He adds 102 points in clutch time, which includes the last five minutes of the game when the score is equal to or less than five points. The fourth best in the NBA.
There are ups and downs… everything changed
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Vital. Along with Antetokounmpo, who is behind LeBron the player with the most games (112 out of 117) with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. And a clear respite. “There are ups and downs. Everything changed. The owner, the coach changed. Then another coach. And the star players,” said the Greek.
2024-02-24 08:48:32
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