All eyes have been on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the first reigning NBA MVP to participate in the FIBA World Cup. The crowds in China have a palpable buzz whenever Antetokounmpo touches the ball. They expect something special.
They got it on a few occasions. He scored a quick seven points at the beginning of the game. In the third quarter, he skied to the basket for a dunk as Greece tried to fight their way back into the game.
But that was about it. That was the only highlight Antetokounmpo had in this marquee matchup against the two-time defending champion United States.