Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks saw only 19 minutes of action against the Nets, yet he topped all players in points scored for the entire contest.

Billy Heyen

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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo played just 19 minutes vs. Nets and led the whole game in scoring image

TL;DR

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo played 19 minutes, scoring 29 points with 80% shooting accuracy.
  • Antetokounmpo led the game in scoring despite limited playing time due to an abductor strain.
  • All five Milwaukee Bucks starters reached double-digit scoring in their win against the Brooklyn Nets.

The Milwaukee Bucks showed restraint with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday while he progresses toward full game readiness following an abductor strain injury.

Antetokounmpo did not take it easy on the Brooklyn Nets.

Giannis played just 19 minutes in the Bucks' win on Saturday.

In those 19 minutes, he led the entire game in scoring.

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These were the Antetokounmpo stats in 19 minutes:

  • 29 points
  • 12-for-15 FG
  • 1-for-2 3FG
  • 4-for-8 FT
  • 8 rebounds
  • 2 assists
  • 2 steals

To achieve such a high score in a brief period, efficiency is key, and Giannis demonstrated this with his 80% shooting accuracy.

He could've had even a few more points if he had a better day at the foul line.

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All five starters for The Bucks reached double-digit scoring: A.J. Green with 15 points, Kevin Porter Jr. With 13, Ryan Rollins with 10, and Myles Turner also with 10, alongside Antetokunmpo.

The Nets were led in scoring with 22 from rookie Danny Wolf off the bench.

The Bucks secured such a straightforward victory that Thanasis Antetokounmpo was able to play for three minutes and make a basket.

But this night was about Giannis.

He wasn't in the game for long. But when he was on the floor, he wasn't going to be stopped.

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