Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an incredible performance in what felt like a playoff game in the Milwaukee’s 120–119 overtime victory over the Nets on Thursday night.
Antetokounmpo, who entered Thursday’s game needing 40 points to pass the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (14,211) as the Bucks’ all-time scoring leader, did so in remarkable fashion. He set the record when he converted a 25-foot step-back jumper to force the game into overtime at 110 all.
The six-time All-Star finished the game with 44 points off 14-of-21 shooting from the floor including 15-of-19 from the free throw line with 14 rebounds, six assists and one steal.