Star Tribune · Oct 20, 2021
Bucks begin title defense with 127-104 victory over Nets
Bucks’ forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reached for a rebound during the first half against the Nets.MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks didn't let the celebration of the franchise's first NBA championship in half a century distract them as they opened their title defense.
In his first game since scoring 50 points in a title-clinching Game 6 NBA Finals victory over the Phoenix Suns, Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Bucks to a 127-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.