The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a hard-fought victory over the Indiana Pacers, thrilling their home crowd with a resilient performance. Their success largely stemmed from the sheer dominance of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who delivered an all-around masterclass with 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, a steal, and three blocks.
Antetokounmpo has been playing at an MVP-caliber level all season, driving Milwaukee toward a top spot in the Eastern Conference. However, head coach Doc Rivers made surprising comments following the game, stating that he wouldn’t actively campaign for Giannis to win the award.
“It’s funny, I was talking to one of the better coaches in the league, and he brought it up,” Rivers said. “He said, ‘How the hell is no one talking about Giannis?’ He’s doing different things his assists keep going up. I don’t know what more the guy has to do. But I’m not going to campaign for him. He’s a forgotten guy with what he’s doing for our team.”
While Rivers acknowledged his superstar’s impact, his reluctance to push for MVP recognition is puzzling. Giannis has been nothing short of phenomenal, averaging 30.6 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game firmly establishing himself as the heart of Milwaukee’s championship ambitions.
With the Bucks holding a narrow lead over the Pacers in the standings, their latest win secured the crucial tiebreaker, strengthening their playoff positioning. As the postseason looms, Milwaukee will rely on Giannis to maintain his elite form, making them a legitimate title threat.
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