Greek God: Almighty Giannis Scores 64 Points 😤

12/14/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Giannis Antetokounmpo Breaks Milwaukee Bucks Franchise Record With Career-High 64 Points

There’s a new bar in Milwaukee! Giannis Antetokounmpo made Bucks franchise history on Wednesday night with a 64-point performance in a win over the Pacers (140-126). The previous franchise mark was 57 points set by Michael Redd in 2006. Giannis somehow only had 38 heading into the 4th, but he was dominant down the stretch and scored 26 of the Bucks’ final 36. His 64 points also breaks his own personal mark of 55, and he becomes just the fifth player in NBA history to go for 60 while shooting 70 percent or better (20-for-28 FG, 24-for-32 FTs). There’s another familiar name on that list.

60+ Points / 70% Shooting (NBA History)

Giannis Antetokounmpo (2023)
Damian Lillard (2023)
Karl Malone (1990)
David Thompson (1978)
Wilt Chamberlain 4X (1961-69)

Watch: Giannis Goes for Career-High & Franchise Record 64 Points

Ill-Will in Milwaukee

Aside from Giannis’ record-setting night, the game was full of scuffles. Aaron Nesmith and Bobby Portis got into it in the 4th quarter. Portis got ejected. There was confusion afterwards in regards to the game-ball that led to a brawl in the hallway outside the Pacers’ locker room (no video evidence). The Pacers reportedly took the game-ball for Oscar Tshiebwe’s first career points, but Giannis wanted it for his career-high (obviously). We’ll wait and see if the NBA steps in.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies): 44 points, 7 rebounds

Joel Embiid (76ers): 41 points, 11 rebounds

Brandon Ingram (Pelicans): 40 points

Anthony Davis (Lakers): 37 points, 10 rebounds

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The league announced it has suspended Warriors’ Draymond Green “indefinitely” following his latest ejection on Tuesday. Green swung on Suns’ center Jusuf Nurkic. He had already been suspended for five games earlier this season. Draymond is now the second-most ejected player in NBA history (20 total). Only Rasheed Wallace (29) has more. We’ll have more on this developing story in tomorrow’s edition.

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