Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Sunday to lead Milwaukee over Phoenix 120-100, reviving the Bucks’ chances to win their first NBA title in 50 years.
The 26-year-old Greek forward joined Shaquille O’Neal in 2000 as the only players in the NBA Finals with back-to-back 40-point, 10-rebound performances.
Giannis joins Shaq. #ThatsGame
41 PTS, 13 REB for Giannis as MIL wins Game 3 of the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV. pic.twitter.com/Nl8VKmkjo0
— NBA (@NBA) July 12, 2021
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo, who had 42 points and 12 rebounds in a game-two loss, sparked the Bucks to a victory that pulled them within 2-1 in the best-of-seven championship series that continues Wednesday at Milwaukee.
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