Milwaukee Bucks Power Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had the best two-game stretch in decades. In his last two games, Antetokounmpo has put up 71 points, 32 rebounds, and 30 assists. He is the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968 to put up 70-30-30 in a two-game span. Antetokounmpo’s streak began on Thursday on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers and continued on the road last night in Miami against the Heat. It was Milwaukee’s fourth straight win against the Heat, a team they have struggled against in the past.
Antetokounmpo is playing his best basketball of the season at the right time. He has scored 30+ points in seven consecutive games. Antetokounmpo is putting together another MVP-caliber campaign. He is second in the league in points, sixth in rebounds, surprisingly 15th in assists, and sixth in field goal percentage. Will Antetokounmpo keep up his level of play as the Milwaukee Bucks eye a deep playoff run?
Milwaukee Bucks Season Summary
The Bucks clinched a playoff spot earlier in the day on Saturday. Milwaukee is the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference at 43-34. The team’s offense has been strong. They are ninth in points allowed, fifth in field goal percentage, and the NBA’s best team in three-point percentage. Antetokounmpo will have his work cut out for him taking the Milwaukee Bucks on a deep playoff run. Point Guard Damian Lillard is out indefinitely with a blood clot in his calf. His status for the postseason is unknown.
Milwaukee’s defense has also been strong. They are 13th in points in points allowed, sixth in opposing field goal percentage, and seventh in opposing three-point percentage. Antetokounmpo is still one of the NBA’s best defenders. He is 10th in the league in Defensive Rating.
Final Thoughts
Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks return to the court tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans. Milwaukee must keep stringing together wins to have the best seeding possible heading into the postseason. Even though Lillard may be out for the playoffs, Antetokounmpo will try to put together a vintage playoff run to help the Bucks advance.
