Milwaukee has to do everything possible to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason.
Rumors and betting odds have him going to the Brooklyn Nets if the Bucks do not make a deep playoff run.
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Antetokounmpo has been nothing but remarkable in three straight games for Milwaukee to open the Eastern Conference playoffs versus the Indiana Pacers. He posted back-to-back double-double performances in games one and two, yet both resulted in defeats for the Bucks. The 30-year-old returned with fire once again Friday in front of the home crowd for Milwaukee.
Antetokounmpo had his third straight double-double, collecting 37 points and 12 rebounds.
GIANNIS DOMINATED THE INTERIOR IN GAME 3!
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???? 6 ASTBucks get the win, and have a chance to tie the series in Game 4 ???? pic.twitter.com/wSaLdmphYx
— NBA (@NBA) April 26, 2025
He was crazy efficient from the field in 32 minutes, shooting 14-of-19 and making nine-of-10 free throws. The “Greak Freak” also had six assists and a steal in Milwaukee’s 117-101 victory, refusing to have Indiana take a 3-0 lead in the series. Antetokounmpo has shot over 60 percent from the field in all three matchups, while totaling 30+ points and 10+ boards in all three games.
He is the first player in NBA history to start a postseason with three straight games of 30+ points and 10+ rebounds on 60% shooting from the field. Antetokounmpo is doing everything to not receive a first-round exit for a third straight year.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the first player in NBA history to start a postseason with 3 straight games of 30+ PTS & 10+ REB on 60% FG. pic.twitter.com/3eocmbK3FA
— Real Sports (@realapp_) April 26, 2025
Game 4 is next Tuesday and he’s focused on tying the series at two.
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