Giannis Antetokounmpo once again in his career recorded a great performance in the strongest basketball game League world – NBA. The 28-year-old player in the match against the Washington Wizards made a real show in front of his fans.
Antetokounmpo just like Malone in 1982!
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a sensational record: 55 points, ten rebounds and seven assists. Such a high number of points is his career record. Additionally, Antetokounmpo has joined NBA legends Moses Malone and Russell Westbrook, for whom he currently plays. Los Angeles Lakers. Only these three players have had three consecutive NBA games with more than 40 points and 10 rebounds since 1976. In addition, Antetokounmpo is the first player in the competition in 41 years to record 40 points and 20 rebounds in two consecutive games. The last one was Malone in 1982.
Antetokounmpo started his series last year. First, on December 29, in a 113-119 overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls, he had 45 points, 22 rebounds and seven assists. Then, in a home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, he had 43 points and 20 rebounds.
Washington’s Antetokounmpo had excellent efficiency on the pitch (20/33) and from the line free throws (15/16). He also added seven assists.
The Milwaukee Bucks are in third place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24 wins and 13 losses. Washington has a record of 17 wins and 22 losses and is in tenth position.
Other NBA results:
- Oklahoma City Thunder – Boston Celtics 150:117,
- Utah Jazz – Sacramento Kings 115:117.
