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Antetokounmpo's Buzzer-Beater Seals Wild Bucks Win
3 Jan
Summary
- Antetokounmpo's historic dunk secured a 122-121 win over Charlotte.
- He set an NBA record with his 158th 30-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game.
- The lead changed hands three times in the final 10.5 seconds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a spectacular game-winning dunk on a lob pass from Kevin Porter Jr. with just 4.7 seconds remaining, securing a nail-biting 122-121 victory for the Milwaukee Bucks over the Charlotte Hornets. This clutch play capped off a frenetic finish that saw the lead change hands three times in the final 10.5 seconds, enthralling the home crowd in Milwaukee.
The victory was further highlighted by Antetokounmpo's individual achievement, as he registered his NBA-leading 158th game with a stat line of at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. This performance allowed him to surpass the legendary Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who previously held the record with 157 such games, solidifying his place in basketball history.
The Hornets, despite a strong effort from players like Kon Knueppel and Miles Bridges, were unable to hold on. A potential game-winning layup attempt by Brandon Miller at the buzzer fell short, sealing their fate. This close contest followed another tight game between the two teams earlier in the week, with the Bucks winning 123-113 in Charlotte.
