The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to be in slight trouble. Entering yesterday night’s clash against the Bulls, Mike Budenholzer’s boys were 0-3 in their last 3 games. Blowing away a 15-point lead, the 2021 champs were handed yet another huge loss. Despite the Wisconsin-based franchise’s 119-113 overtime loss against Chicago, it was a huge night for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Beep beep, Chicago. #BullsWin | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/CS6O08Q7VJ
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 29, 2022
Tying his season-high of 45 points, the Greek Freak further recorded 22 rebounds and 7 assists in 42:15 minutes of action.
6th 40-point game of the season for Giannis.
45 PTS | 22 REB | 7 AST | 1 STL pic.twitter.com/xf1nPp4FB1
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 29, 2022
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Shannon Sharpe commends Giannis Antetokounmpo for a stellar performance
Giannis became the first player to record a 45/20 game since… Luka Doncic’s performance on Tuesday night.
Giannis in the loss:
45 PTS
22 REB
7 ASTFirst 45/20 game by a player since… yesterday. pic.twitter.com/iDCeGdCfpF
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 29, 2022
Even though the Bucks lost their 4th straight game, Shannon Shape couldn’t stop complimenting the 2-time MVP. The “UNDISPUTED” analyst mentioned that while the top 5 current NBA players is debatable, the debate for the best player is not even a conversation. Calling the future HOFer the best player, Sharpe wrote:
Giannis has a 40-20-5 gm with 3 mins left in the 4th. We can debate who’s in the top 5, but #1 isn’t a debate anymore. It’s Giannis.
Giannis has a 40-20-5 gm with 3 mins left in the 4th. We can debate who’s in the top 5, but #1 isn’t a debate anymore. It’s Giannis.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) December 29, 2022
Giannis’ chances at winning a 3rd MVP
This year’s MVP race couldn’t have been more interesting. The likes of Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Kevin Durant, alongside Giannis, are all frontrunners to be the recipient of the debut Michael Jordan Trophy.
However, what is the Bucks leader’s chances of being an MVP for the third time?
Giannis is currently averaging 31.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. Further, he is on track to become only the 2nd player ever to record 30/10/5 on 50 FG% in a season after Wilt Chamberlian.
Players to average 30/10/5 on 50 FG% in a season:
Wilt in 1964
Wilt in 1966
Giannis this season+350 @PointsBetUSA to win his third MVP. pic.twitter.com/PjcFHqeq76
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 29, 2022
Being on the #1 spot of the latest NBA MVP Ladder, as the Bucks keep winning games, Antetokounmpo will definitely solidify his case for the MVP honors.
