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    NBA Fans Totally Hyped Over First Giannis Antetokounmpo Vs. Victor Wembanyama Showdown

    Paolo SongcoBy No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Dec 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before game against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

    The last time Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks took on the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama was unable to play due to injury. This won’t be the case on Thursday night, though, as both stars will be available for their respective teams, thereby paving the way for the first-ever Giannis vs. Wemby showdown.

    You can be sure that not only Milwaukee and San Antonio fans are looking forward to this matchup. In fact, the rest of the basketball world is already eagerly anticipating the individual battle between the old guard and the new kid on the block.

    Giannis Antetokounmpo Vs. Victor Wembanyama Hype is Real

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    Dec 19, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee forward Giannis (34) drives for the basket over San Antonio forward Cedi Osman (16) during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

    It also helps that this first-ever meeting between Giannis and Wemby comes on an NBA Thursday that has only two games slated on the schedule. As such, all eyes have been on the Bucks and the Spurs as the game’s 7:30 pm EST tip-off time approaches.

    At this point, it’s safe to say that the mean streets of Twitter are pretty excited about what’s to come:

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    Victor Wemby #1 of the San Antonio reacts after a dunk during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Frost Bank Center on October 25, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

    Setting the Giannis vs. Wemby hype aside, however, this matchup could be considered a must-win game for the Bucks. They are coming off back-to-back losses to the Indiana Pacers and are battling a San Antonio side that currently lies dead last in the Western Conference with a 5-28 record.

    A loss for the Bucks tonight would be disastrous.

    Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after being called for a foul during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
    Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee forward Giannis (34) reacts after being called for a foul during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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    Paolo has been covering the NBA for the past seven years. He is from the Philippines and holds a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the Ateneo de Manila University (2009). Paolo cut his teeth with ClutchPoints, where he established himself as one of the top and most tenured associate editors on the website. Now with Wisconsin Sports Heroics, he is looking to bring his passion and excellent journalism skills to the table.

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