NBA Superstar Antetokounmpo Breaks Personal Score Record with 64 Points
Greek basketball sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo shattered his personal best score in the NBA with an astonishing 64 points.
Antetokounmpo outdid himself in the Milwaukee Bucks' exhilarating 140-126 (70-63) victory against the Indiana Pacers. Previously, his highest score had been a mere 55 points.
Antetokounmpo's post-game displeasure
Despite this remarkable achievement, Antetokounmpo's mood was sour after the game. The Pacers reportedly took the ball he intended to keep as a memento, leaving him visibly frustrated. Antetokounmpo quickly made his way towards the visitors' dressing room. The game had seen a major altercation earlier, with the Pacers eliminating the Bucks in the NBA tournament only a week prior.
Schröder and Raptors celebrate first win in four games
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors, led by national team captain Dennis Schröder, recorded their first victory after four consecutive losses. Schröder contributed 17 points, breaking the 10,000-point mark in the NBA. The 30-year-old playmaker also provided seven assists against his former team.
Knicks suffer narrow defeat
New York Knicks forward Isaiah Hartenstein, on the other hand, experienced a setback in a 113-117 defeat to the Utah Jazz. Hartenstein managed only seven points and six rebounds.
Enduring losing streaks for Spurs and Pistons
The San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons suffered further setbacks, extending their record losing streaks. San Antonio conceded its 18th defeat in a row against the Los Angeles Lakers, while Detroit lost for the 21st time in a row against the Philadelphia 76ers. Both traditional teams now hold the longest losing streaks in their club history.
Green suspended indefinitely
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was handed an indefinite suspension by the league after punching Phoenix Suns opponent Jusuf Nurkic in the face. The league focused on Green's history of unsportsmanlike conduct, with this event being the 18th time Green had been ejected during a game. Less than a month prior, Green had choked Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves during a game.
Further reading
Antetokounmpo's extraordinary performance against the Pacers could not save the Milwaukee Bucks from elimination in the NBA tournament, having succumbed just a week before. Meanwhile, German-born Isaiah Hartenstein contributed seven points and six rebounds in the New York Knicks surprise defeat to the Utah Jazz. The Milwaukee Bucks currently struggle, having suffered their 18th consecutive loss – the longest streak in their club's history. Schröder aided the Toronto Raptors in securing their first win after four consecutive losses. Dennis Schröder, myself included, broke the 10,000-point mark in the NBA and provided seven assists against his former team. In unfortunate news, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors faced an indefinite suspension after striking an opponent in the face. Green has now been ejected in a game 18 times, with the league focusing on his history of unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Antetokounmpo's impressive performance against the Pacers in Milwaukee saw him make notable contributions to the Bucks' scoring efforts. In the game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Antetokounmpo notched 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists within 30 minutes of play, helping the Bucks secure a win[1]. In another game against the Washington Wizards, Antetokounmpo returned from a six-game absence due to a calf injury and scored 23 points, contributing to the Bucks' 116-105 victory[2]. The exact score of Antetokounmpo's record-breaking performance against the Pacers is not specified in the sources.
