In a battle between two MVP candidates, Giannis Antetokoumpo and the Milwaukee Bucks came out and thrashed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 118-93. Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly put up a 20-20 game, scoring 29 points and grabbing 19 rebounds. Josh Giddey had a surprisingly good shooting night, with 19 points on 4-for-6 three-point shooting.
Game Recap
For two teams averaging over 120 points per game, it looked more like a defensive showcase from both sides in the first two quarters. In the first, the Bucks’ defense held the Thunder scoreless for three minutes and 44 seconds to turn their six-point deficit into a five-point lead.