Giannis Antetokounmpo carved his name again on NBA history books by becoming the first player in league history to record a 35/15/20 game. Setting new records is basically what the Milwaukee Bucks star does multiple times per season.
He finished with 35 points, 17 rebounds, and 20 assists in the win over the Philadelphia 76ers. It was the second straight win for the team after dropping their previous four.
The win put them back in fifth spot in the Eastern Conference standings, jumping over the Detroit Pistons.
Antetokounmpo reached double digits in assists in the last two games, something they badly need with Damian Lillard still out.
Giannis Antetokounmpo gives shoutout to Ryan Rollins
Although it is undeniable that the Greek Freak’s playmaking is key to their last two victories, the two-time MVP is not hogging all the credits. He believes their new starting point guard should also be recognized for quarterbacking the team.
“I’m not going to lie, I love handling the ball, I love playing also off the ball but when you are a primary ball-handler you just have to keep on making good decisions for the team,” he said when asked about his assists.
“I feel like most of the time I try to make the best decision possible, either for myself or for my teammates.”
“But, yeah, Ryan (Rollins) is also incredible, he’s playing incredible. He’s also playing a very, very fast pace for us and making good decisions, getting downhill, knocking down shots. Sometimes, when he has the ball, I play off the ball myself, and when he doesn’t have the ball, I just make as many good decisions as I can for myself and for the team.”
Rollins finished the game with just one assists but he has been steady in the last five games, scoring in double digits in all of it.
He recorded 23 points in win against the Phoenix Suns, his career high so far.
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