Giannis Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo poured in 55 points as Milwaukee ended Washington's five-game winning streak.

Washington’s final bucket of the half came with 3:55 remaining, and the Bucks closed on a 15-0 run to take a 61-49 lead into halftime. “There has to be a wall because it only takes him three, maybe four dribbles to go the length of the floor. Kristaps Porzingis led the Wizards with 22 points and added nine rebounds and four assists. 10 pick in last year’s draft, has been on assignment with the Wizards’ G League affiliate for more than half of the season, it wouldn’t have been unusual for him to travel with the Wizards for a homecoming trip — especially with the team in Milwaukee for four days. The Bucks put some bigger bodies on the court — 6-11 Bobby Portis and 6-7 MarJon Beauchamp — to match up with Washington’s guards on the other end. “There has to be just a little more urgency to get below the ball,” Coach Wes Unseld Jr. But the Bucks, in addition to having a human cheat code in Antetokounmpo, proved to be excellent problem-solvers. Every time the Bucks’ lead got too small in the fourth quarter, he was there with a suavely drawn foul or a bruising layup to bump it back to a comfortable edge. On top of the loss — which ended a five-game winning streak — the Wizards again lost Bradley Beal to left hamstring soreness after he returned from a three-game absence to play most of the first half. Although their defense was inconsistent, the Wizards didn’t fall apart as much as they didn’t have anything game-changing to pull out of their toolbox down the stretch. [Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point game](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01/02/donovan-mitchell-71-points/?itid=lk_inline_manual_5) for Cleveland on Monday, Antetokounmpo logged the league’s fifth 50-point game in the past few days. The two-time MVP and his Milwaukee Bucks were the most robust test the Wizards had faced since Delon Wright and Rui Hachimura returned from injuries late last month, and Washington looked threatening — for about 16 minutes.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points against the Wizards Tuesday.

His jump shot may not be all the way developed, but the skill with which he can finish around the rim is rivaled by few around the league. He had a few gorgeous spin moves in the run of play and also out of post-ups. He made a gorgeous up-and-under finish on the baseline. While Antetokounmpo scored all but one of his baskets in the lane, the variety with which he scores at the rim always stands out. While the Bucks have struggled to make enough shots around him to consistently pull out wins over the last two weeks, opponents have been unable to stop him individually. [Milwaukee Bucks](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/bucks/) forward [Giannis Antetokounmpo](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/giannis-antetokounmpo-FV8e23LS5qDkPy4W/) stayed red-hot Tuesday night, scoring a career-high 55 points in a 123-113 win over the [Washington Wizards](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/wizards/).

There have now been four 50-point games in the last four days across the NBA.

MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points in his return from a one-game absence, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 123-113 on Tuesday night, snapping Washington's five-game winning streak.

Bucks forward [Khris Middleton](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6609/khris-middleton) missed an eighth straight game with a sore right knee and also won't play Wednesday at Toronto. "We just have to get it evaluated." "Same area," Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. Antetokounmpo's previous career high was a 52-point effort against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 17, 2019. "He's just constantly improving," said Lopez, who had 21 points and 12 rebounds. The 7-footer couldn't recall a regular-season stretch in which Antetokounmpo has played better than this. "He's been kind of playing with this kind of determination, this kind of just willing us in games," Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. Antetokounmpo has collected at least 40 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in each of the past three games he has played. [Elgin Baylor](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4135/elgin-baylor) in 1961 and 1963, [Wilt Chamberlain](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4142/wilt-chamberlain) in 1963 and [Russell Westbrook](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3468/russell-westbrook) in 2016. The spectacular forward also had 10 rebounds and seven assists to continue arguably the best stretch of his career. I want other people to feel like my game is boring. That's what I want to do.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the Bucks' game against the Wizards shortly before tip-off due to knee soreness.

Jan. They face the Wizards again at home in a back-to-back, with three of their next four games coming on the road, including visits to Toronto and New York. [All other countries](https://www.nba.com/watch/league-pass-stream?cid=nba:ilp:partner:affiliate:othaff:display:eg:acq:sub:t-gpm:Generic:global:u-en) and U.K.](https://www.nba.com/watch/league-pass-stream?cid=nba:ilp:partner:affiliate:othaff:display:eg:acq:sub:t-gpm:Global20:global:u-en:)

Giannis Antetokounmpo is considered by many to be the best player in basketball today, but the Milwaukee Bucks' Greek forward did something he has never ...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report for Tuesday's game between the Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks.

Currently, they are the in the middle of a five-game winning streak. As for the Wizards, they had been on a ten-game losing streak earlier in the season but have now turned themselves around and are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. At home, the Bucks are one of the best teams in the league, with a 15-4 record in 19 games hosted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Washington. Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable with a knee injury, ...

• Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable with a knee injury, so it's not surprising to see him cleared for action following a one-game absence.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is starting in Tuesday's lineup against the Washington Wizards.

Antetokounmpo will make his 31st start this season after Milwaukee's superstar was sidelined one game with a knee injury. [Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga (foot) out on Wednesday](/nba/player-news/221574/golden-state-s-jonathan-kuminga-foot-out-on-wednesday)January 3rd, 2023 [Dewayne Dedmon (foot) questionable for Miami's Wednesday matchup](/nba/player-news/221573/dewayne-dedmon-foot-questionable-for-miami-s-wednesday-matchup)January 3rd, 2023 [Miami's Duncan Robinson (hamstring) questionable for Wednesday's game versus Lakers](/nba/player-news/221572/miami-s-duncan-robinson-hamstring-questionable-for-wednesday-s-game-versus-lakers)January 3rd, 2023 [Heat list Gabe Vincent (knee) as probable on Wednesday](/nba/player-news/221571/heat-list-gabe-vincent-knee-as-probable-on-wednesday)January 3rd, 2023 [Caleb Martin (quad) probable for Miami's Wednesday matchup](/nba/player-news/221570/caleb-martin-quad-probable-for-miami-s-wednesday-matchup)January 3rd, 2023 [Atlanta's Clint Capela (calf) remains out on Wednesday](/nba/player-news/221569/atlanta-s-clint-capela-calf-remains-out-on-wednesday)January 3rd, 2023 [Milwaukee's Jrue Holiday (illness) playing in bench role on Tuesday](/nba/player-news/221538/milwaukee-s-jrue-holiday-illness-playing-in-bench-role-on-tuesday)January 3rd, 2023 [Bobby Portis operating in bench role for Milwaukee on Tuesday night](/nba/player-news/221537/bobby-portis-operating-in-bench-role-for-milwaukee-on-tuesday-night)January 3rd, 2023 [Bucks starting Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) on Tuesday, Bobby Portis to bench](/nba/player-news/221536/bucks-starting-giannis-antetokounmpo-knee-on-tuesday-bobby-portis-to-bench)January 3rd, 2023 [George Hill (illness) inactive again Tuesday for Bucks](/nba/player-news/221526/george-hill-illness-inactive-again-tuesday-for-bucks)January 3rd, 2023 [Jrue Holiday (illness) available for Bucks on Tuesday night](/nba/player-news/221525/jrue-holiday-illness-available-for-bucks-on-tuesday-night)January 3rd, 2023 [Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) available for Tuesday's game against Wizards](/nba/player-news/221524/milwaukee-s-giannis-antetokounmpo-knee-available-for-tuesday-s-game-against-wizards)January 3rd, 2023 Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is starting in Tuesday's lineup against the Washington Wizards.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the visiting ...

Greek Freak has scored at least 40 points in three straight games for the first time in his career. On top of that, this was Antetokounmpo's second performance with at least 50 points since Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals, when his 50-point effort gave the Bucks their first title in half a century. Giannis Antetokounmpo set a new career-high 55 points in Tuesday's 123-113 win against the Washington Wizards.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the visiting Washington ...

Jaylen Brown (29 points) and Jayson Tatum (27) led the Celtics' offense. The Celtics allowed 40 points in the second quarter and 48 in the third. He quickly turned and immediately fired up a shot that sent the crowd into a frenzy, only to be disallowed when video review showed the ball was still on his fingertips as time expired. Kristaps Porzingis led the Wizards with 22 points, and he grabbed nine rebounds. Portis kept pace with his fellow Buck, coming off the bench for 17 points and 13 rebounds. Coming into the contest, Antetokounmpo and teammate Bobby Portis were tied for third-most double-doubles in the NBA with 21 each.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 55 points in a return from a one-game absence and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington 123-113.

Follow GR on [Google News ](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqLQgKIidDQklTRndnTWFoTUtFV2R5WldWcmNtVndiM0owWlhJdVkyOXRLQUFQAQ)and [subscribe here ](https://greekreporter.com/about/newsletter/)to our daily email! So, getting bodies below that, showing a crowd early, and take away those seams…You know, tough to do in transition.” [Antetokounmpo’s second performance](https://greekreporter.com/tag/Antetokounmpo/) with at least 50 points since Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals when his 50-point effort gave the Bucks their first title in half a century. “It only takes him three, maybe four dribbles to go the length of the floor. Antetokounmpo also scored 50 in a 128-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Feb. “He’s gotta see a wall,” said Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't want his game to be flashy -- he just wants it to be boringly successful.

I want other people to feel like my game is boring." The greats — the best players — never get bored. That's what I want to do. "I just do what I do, and people don't talk about it because it becomes boring — I do it every single night. This scoring ability allows Antetokounmpo to consistently get buckets without having to resort to flashy moves or deep shots from beyond the arc. Indeed, Antetokounmpo is aiming for a game that is anything but exciting.

The two-time MVP continued his hunt for a third such award with another stunning performance in the Bucks' 123-113 win over the Washington Wizards: a career- ...

"We don't only play for the name on the back, we play for the name on the front. The legs are gone, I don't have legs to get that high.' Today I tried to get that high. Winning has always been the top priority for both parties, but they haven't been doing much of it as of late; entering the game, they had lost five of their last six and were coming off a 23-point defeat to the Wizards on Jan. It seemed ambitious, even for one of the most athletic players in the league, but Antetokounmpo was mere centimeters away from pulling off the dunk of the year. Frustration over the missed dunk aside, it was a successful night for both Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Out on the fastbreak in the first half, he even threw down a windmill slam that was reminiscent of his early days in the league. Antetokounmpo showed plenty of finesse on Tuesday, using an array of spin moves, step-throughs, and Eurosteps to find his way to the rim. No one in red and white was any match for Antetokounmpo's aggressiveness; he shot 18-of-24 in the restricted area and got to the line for 16 free throws. Late in the fourth quarter, he crossed over, used a screen from [NBA](/nba/)/ABA merger in 1976-77 to have three consecutive 40-10 games. This was the third consecutive 40-point outing for Antetokounmpo, which is not only a career-best streak but ties the franchise record. "Hard to come up with all the words to describe him," Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said.

There have now been four 50-point games in the last four days across the NBA.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career high 55 points on Tuesday night and led the Milwaukee Bucks to a win over the Washington Wizards.

[third player since the NBA-ABA merger](https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1610472889441984513) in 1976-77 to record three straight games of 40+ points and 10+ rebounds, joining Russell Westbrook and Moses Malone. According to ESPN Stats and Info, Giannis Antetokounmpo is just the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday were back for this matchup.

On Monday night, 22 players scored at least 25 points across the the NBA. Of those 22, 10 recorded at least 30, five crested 40 and two hit for 50-plus: ...

Indeed, this is about the only way to describe what's been going on across the league of late. If you give a scorer of today's skill and shotmaking level a clean canvas from which to create, you're going to see magic. This, in turn, leads to more rhythmic, less interrupted and ultimately cleaner avenues toward, and looks at, the basket over the majority of minutes. Freedom of movement has indeed unlocked the modern scorer, but before jumping to the low-hanging conclusion that point totals are being inflated by more whistles and more free throws, understand that this season there are, on average, 20.5 fouls being called per game. And these defenders have to do this without fouling at disproportionate rates, which, as evidenced by the small free-throw numbers referenced above, they have proven largely successful in doing. The versatility of today's top defenders is incredible. The numbers we're seeing are a result of that offensive cocktail. Antetokounmpo entered Tuesday with a 38.61 usage rate, which would be the fourth-highest mark of all-time, per Basketball-Reference, which also notes that 18 qualifying players finished last season with a usage rate of at least 30. The [NBA](/nba/) has always been a league of numbers, whether traditional or new-age algorithmic, and business is booming this season. Just 10 weeks into the schedule, there have already been six games of at least 55 points, which is an NBA record for a single season. Doncic and Embiid, who are responsible for four of the 14 50-point games this season, currently own the fifth- and eighth-highest usage rates in recorded history. You might say there are clear answers as to how modern NBA grounds have become so statistically fertile, and the pace at which today's game is played might be your second conclusion beyond the obvious 3-point revolution.

Giannis Anteteokounmpo is arguably the best basketball player in the world due to his consistent ability to dominate the paint and evolving jumper.

The only other players to replicate that kind of stat line in NBA history are Elgin Baylor in 1961 and ’63 and Russell Westbrook in 2016. The 2021 Finals MVP is averaging a career-high 32.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.2 rebounds on 53.6 percent shooting from the field. The back-to-back MVP has put at least 40/10/5 in all three of his last outings. “I want to get in a position … That’s what I want to do. That it’s “boring” to see him put up the type of performance he recently had against Washington.

After the game he was asked by Zora Stephenson about the impressive free-throw shooting night that he had. “That's what I do,” the 2021 NBA champion said ...

– [9:04 PM](https://twitter.com/JimOwczarski/status/1610457039901163523) [Chase Hughes](https://twitter.com/ChaseHughesNBCS)@ [ChaseHughesNBCS](https://twitter.com/ChaseHughesNBCS) [9:04 PM](https://twitter.com/avarwallace/status/1610457188652273664) [Jim Owczarski](https://twitter.com/JimOwczarski)@ [JimOwczarski](https://twitter.com/JimOwczarski) [#Bucks](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bucks)lead the [#Wizards](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards)61-49 at the break. -via [Twitter @avarwallace](https://twitter.com/avarwallace)/ January 3, 2023 the Wiz](https://hoopshype.com/social/)in MKE. [Twitter](http://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1610472889441984513)/ January 4, 2023 [Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 3rd player since the 1976-77 merger to have a 3-game streak of 40 points and 10 rebounds](http://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1610472889441984513). the [#Wizards](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards)– it’s their first game together since Christmas Day in Boston. the [#Wizards](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards), while Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday were upgraded to AVAILBLE. [#Bucks](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bucks)tonight vs. [#Bucks](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bucks)lead 104-95. [@BucksPR](https://twitter.com/BucksPR), that matches the longest 40-point streak in franchise history. [@Kevin O’Connor](https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA)talked about some reasons for these incredible performances on todays episode. Bucks will be without Jrue Holiday and Joe Ingles (return to conditioning), Kris Middleton (knee) and George Hill (illness) vs.

GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO. It's hard to score at least 40 points in back-to-back games and be overshadowed, but with the recent scoring binges in the NBA, ...

As for everything else surrounding the situation: [Hamlin's toy drive fundraiser has raised over $5 million](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/damar-hamlin-injury-nfl-players-make-huge-donations-to-bills-safetys-charity-which-has-now-raised-over-7m/), with donations rolling in from several teams and players such as Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Andy Dalton, George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey, among others. [remains in critical condition in the ICU at University of Cincinnati Medical Center after suffering cardiac arrest](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bills-damar-hamlin-suffers-cardiac-arrest-on-field-safety-shows-remarkable-improvement-biden-reaches-out/) following a tackle he made Monday night against the Bengals. ... The last news we heard on a possible Devers extension with the Red Sox was that We've seen the Red Sox trade Mookie Betts a year prior to hitting free agency and let Xander Bogaerts walk this winter. [Hamlin's family released a statement Tuesday](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/damar-hamlin-injury-bills-safetys-family-deeply-moved-by-support-received-from-fans-around-the-country/), and family spokesperson Jordon Rooney said in part, "I can't speak specifically on his medical condition. While it's not the long-term deal Boston was likely hoping for, at least the two sides came to some sort of an agreement. Notably, "Division I is not going to shrink in size and it is not going to be split up into multiple tiers, as was previously speculated on," Matt writes. There remains the possibility the NCAA Tournament doesn't expand at all, sources told CBS Sports. Berhalter says the incident led to a blackmail attempt during the World Cup. It's the most points by an unranked team in a road win over a top-10 team ever. Or the pace. Or the foul calls.