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Giannis Antetokounmpo made history by becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve 35 points, 20 assists, and 17 rebounds in a single game, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-113 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
“It feels great,” he stated during a postgame press conference on Thursday. “I believe this is something I’ll share with my children or grandchildren one day when I retire.”
“I enjoy being in possession of the ball, and I also appreciate playing off the ball. As the main ballhandler, it’s essential to consistently make smart decisions for the team,” the Greek international reflected on his personal best of 20 assists.
Giannis truly SHONE with a career-high number of assists, making his mark in NBA history!
35 PTS | 17 REB | 20 AST | 11/18 FG | 1/1 3PT | 2 STL
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— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) April 4, 2025
Despite being listed as probable due to a sprained left foot, The Freak played nearly 39 minutes at the Wells Fargo Center. This performance contributed to his eighth triple-double of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, as he successfully converted 12 of 19 field-goal attempts, including one three-pointer, alongside two steals.
Head coach Doc Rivers experienced illness and had to leave the game early in the first half, leading assistant Darvin Ham to take the reins for the remainder of the match.
On the losing side, Turkish player Adem Bona achieved a personal best with 28 points, shooting 13 of 15 from two-point range and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. The 22-year-old starting center for Nick Nurse’s team also contributed six rebounds, three blocks, and two steals in just under 35 minutes.
Returning from a right knee injury, French player Guerschon Yabusele also contributed as a starter, scoring 22 points along with six rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 35 minutes of play.
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