Giannis Antetokounmpo

As the Milwaukee Bucks battled to dig themselves out of an early-November hole, it was almost inevitable that, in guiding them out, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s play would command the last word. On November 30, 2024, “The Greek Freak” again opted for a box score display capable of leaving one speechless. Not far removed from a two-week span that offered a 59-point showcase, two 40-point games, and a pair of triple-doubles, Milwaukee’s megastar introduced the hapless Washington Wizards to his “greatest hits” of sorts, punishing the rim and anyone within its vicinity. Fierce jams and around-the-rim finishes arrived like raindrops during a thunderstorm; strict in adhering to a shot diet that saw all 15 buckets arrive from within an 8-foot range of the rim, Antetokounmpo’s message of aggression proved perfectly interpreted. All business throughout, Antetokounmpo — captaining the Bucks’ sixth-straight win — also recorded his career’s first-ever 40-point triple-double as he blended uncanny energy with unselfishness. The final tally included 42 points (on 15-of-24 shooting), 12 rebounds, 11 assists, and one rejection.