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Greek Freak paints Raptors into a corner

Solution to stopping Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 2 is simple, but not easy: Set the defence faster and protect the paint.

Stopping Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks is easier said than done, as Jonas Valanciunas and the Raptors learned the hard way in Game 1.

In trying to solve the complex riddle that is Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Toronto Raptors have to rely on the old adage that there is strength in numbers.

The bullet-quick six-foot-11 monster of the Milwaukee Bucks shredded the Raptors with repeated court-length drives, finishing with thunderous dunks in Milwaukee’s series-opening playoff win Saturday.