Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 59 points in Bucks win over Pistons

Milwaukee Bucks center Giannis Antetokounmpo of Athens, Greece had a monster night for the Bucks on Wednesday. He scored 59 points in a 127-120 Bucks win over the Detroit Pistons. This is the second most points Antetokounmpo has had in a game. The only time he has had more points was 64 and that came in a 140-126 Bucks win over the defensively inept Indiana Pacers on December 13, 2023.

In the Bucks win over the Pistons, Antetokounmpo made 21 of 34 field goals, 16 of 17 free throws, and one of two three point attempts. He also had a double-double, as he added 14 rebounds, and had seven assists, three blocks, two steals and was a +7.

This was the ninth time in Antetokounmpo’s career he has had a minimum of 50 points in a game. It is the most points a player has had in a single game this season.

In 2024-25, Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.3 points per game, which now leads the NBA. That is 3.1 more points per game than Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, who are second on the list with 30.2 points per game. Antetokounmpo is also averaging 12.1 rebounds per game, 5.5 assists per game, and 1.4 blocks per game. He has a field goal percentage of .616, three point percentage of .222, and free throw percentage of .610.

Despite Antetokounmpo playing at a high level, the Bucks have got off to a poor start to the season. They have only won four of their first 12 games. The struggles were highlighted by a six game losing streak.

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