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Having been cleared to participate despite a left calf strain, Giannis Antetokounmpo achieved his seventh triple-double of the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 127-121 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Tuesday.
In a closely contested matchup, Antetokounmpo played for nearly 34 minutes, scoring 26 points on 9 for 18 shooting, alongside 12 rebounds, ten assists, and one steal.
“Every time we step onto the court, our goal is to stay sharp and execute the strategies we’ve practiced, and it’s showing in our victories, which makes me happy. That’s essentially it. I feel like we’re sharper now,” Giannis commented on the team’s impressive run under Doc Rivers, which has seen them secure seven wins in their last eight outings, bringing their season record to 36-25.
In the face of the Greek superstar, French prospect Zaccharie Risasher, the first overall pick of the 2024 draft, managed to score seven points with 3 of 10 shooting, while grabbing four rebounds. Swiss player Clint Capela contributed off the bench with eight points, eight rebounds, two blocks, two steals, and one assist. Czech player Vit Krejci (lumbar fracture) remained on the injured list.
In a thrilling finish, Ja’Kobe Walter sank a three-pointer in the final moments to lead the Toronto Raptors to a narrow 114-113 win against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center. Austrian Jakob Poeltl added 17 points, seven rebounds, two steals, two assists, and one block, helping the team under Serbian head coach Darko Rajakovic to improve to 20-42 for the season, now just four games shy of the Eastern Conference Play-In zone.
Paolo Banchero was a standout for the home team, scoring 41 points, while German Franz Wagner contributed with 28 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Off the bench, German Tristan da Silva scored 12 points, including four three-pointers on five attempts, along with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Georgian Goga Bitadze recorded two points, five rebounds, three assists, and one block. German Moritz Wagner (who underwent left knee surgery) continued to be sidelined.
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