SAN ANTONIO -- As Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo barreled his way to the rim in the final minute in Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs, he tried to create space against rookie center Victor Wembanyama and rose up as he has done so often in his career.
But the result was anything but common for Antetokounmpo. The long wingspan of Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick, swatted the ball away and gave the Spurs a chance against the team with the third-best record in the league.
San Antonio's final shot, a corner 3-pointer by Tre Jones off a pass from Wembanyama, fell short as Milwaukee held on for a 125-121 victory.