THE Giannis Antetokounbos performed a shocking triple-double, driving them Milwaukee Bucks (42-34) in the victory within the Sibers headquarters (126-113).
Giannis Antetokounbos was unstoppable and finished the match with 35 points (11/18 two -pointers, 1/1 three -point, 10/11 shots), 17 rebounds, 20 assists, 2 steals and 2 errors in 39 minutes of participation, making a personal record.
This was the first game in his career with at least 30 points, 15 assists and 15 rebounds. According to the NBA, this is the first time in NBA history recorded with 35 points, 20 assists and 17 rebounds.
After the game, the “Greek Freak” referred to his performance, his performance, and the state of recovery of Damian Lillard.
Specifically, Antetokounbos said:
For the 20 assists he gave and what he saw in the game to share the ball in such a way:
“I think they all did a great job, it was in the right place and made my job easier. I saw a lot of videos from previous games and after previous years to see how I want spacing and how to share the game. But my teammates made it easier by going to the right place and when they gave them the ball they put the shots. “
For the fact that – with Lillard missing – he has more time the ball in his hands and how he finds a balance between creation and execution:
“I’m not going to lie, I like to have the ball in my hands, but without it. You just have to make the right decisions when you have the ball and most of the time I try to do that. And Ryan (Rollins), however, is terrible. He plays in fast tempo, makes the right decisions, shoots. When it has this ball I play away and when I have the ball I try to make the right decisions for me and the team. “
How he feels that he became the first player in history with “35-17-20”:
“I feel good. I feel good. We play again in two days. We have three consecutive games and it’s good for we started with a win. Now we have to win in Miami. I feel good, I feel that this is something I will discuss with my children and my grandchildren when I retire. “
About what the Bucks should keep from the match with the Shakers in the face of the next match with the Heat:
“SPACING, the way we were running was good, but our defense. When we don’t get defenses we are not so good. Our attack is not good. But when we play defenses and get rebounds, then we run and have good shooters. Our distances are good. When we play defense and everyone runs in the right place, we are a very dangerous team. But we lost 4 consecutive games, now we have won, we still have 6 games and we have to stay healthy and focused on the job we have in front of us. “
For what he understood for himself over the years to play 39 minutes in a match like the one with the Shakers and to make such an appearance:
“I am preparing my body, I spend many hours on this piece so that I can play a lot and withstand that opponents will treat me hard. Then I have to be ready spiritually. Other times I will make mistakes, others will lose lei or shoot, but I have to continue. The more decisions I make, the more the team will be favored. Most of the time- not always- when I try to do the right thing, I do it. “
For the fact that Rivers left the match prematurely due to illness and how Ham helped the Bucks stay focused:
“We have co-existed for 4-5 years. I know his systems, how it works, it’s home. For me at least. We have a great technical staff, where anyone who is missing will come out elsewhere and lead the team. Coach Doug I think has passed Phil Jackson in the victories, congratulations, we have to prepare a video. I hope Rivers feels better, because we will need him with Miami. “
For Lillard and the fact that John has to keep the Bucks concentrated when he is still not sure if the other star’s star returns this year:
“Initially, all of us here wish Lillard the best. He has to do the best for his health. From what I understand – because I have never found something like this, because when Teletovic had it I was 22 years old and I didn’t know what was going on – more research was needed. You once had to stay out for 3-4 months when you had such a thing, and now you do exams every week or every two weeks. He feels good, he is around the team, he feels good. If he plays we will love it.
We all want to be with us, but we have to prepare for any possibility, even not with us. But I am glad that Portis and Sims are back soon and we will strengthen. It is difficult without them and we saw it today with Bona and Yabuseel. I am optimistic, I know that Lillard is competitive and that when he is healthy he will return. But I’m glad we will soon have Portis and Sims with us. “