The Milwaukee Bucks started 2-8 and were in 12th place when power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 59 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to help them past the Pistons. When serenaded in the post-game, he praised his teammates.
The Bucks are 7-1 in their last eight games and now sit in 5th. Giannis has never run from adversity.
The Milwaukee Bucks hitting their stride this season
The Milwaukee Bucks are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Giannis is playing like an MVP, averaging 32.9 PPG (career-high), 11.9 RPG and 6.6 APG while Milwaukee has turned it around.
Bucks point guard Dame Lillard is averaging 26 points per game and 10 assists per game since the winning streak. It took a while, but it appears these two have finally figured out how to play together.
The Bucks now have a winning record this season
The Bucks are now over the .500 mark for the first time since the beginning of the season. They are also on a six-game winning streak.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a 42-point triple against the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Damian Lillard was having 25 points and 10 assists. Brook Lopez had 18 points and three blocks.
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