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Dec 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with guard Damian Lillard (0) after scoring a basket in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with guard Damian Lillard (0) after scoring a basket in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
The clock has officially ticked at Dame-Time in Fiserv Forum. Damian Lillard showcased his clutch gene in a thrilling matchup against the Sacramento Kings. The game was ending in seconds, already extended to overtime. The Milwaukee Bucks needed just 2 points to turn it into a double-OT and three points more to win it all. In his iconic fashion, Dame hit a game-winning three at the buzzer to land a 143-142 victory.
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Despite Damian Lillard not maintaining a hot hand throughout the game, he managed to shoot 9-23 from the field. With 5 three-pointers, he totalled for 29 points; Bucks’ game-high. Additionally, he recorded 8 assists to keep his teammates involved in the game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is thrilled at Dame’s game-winner
In response to Lillard’s heroic moment, Giannis Antetokounmpo took to Twitter with just three words to capture the excitement. Giannis shared a team photo celebrating the iconic celebration, captioning it as “IT’S DAME TIME .”
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IT'S DAME TIME 👉🏾⌚️ pic.twitter.com/A0eztgaxQ4
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) January 15, 2024
Giannis himself came out of a monstrous night. In another triple-double, he garnered 27 points on 50% shooting. Furthermore, he had a strong 10 rebounds and 10 assists along with 3 steals in the game. However, his reaction on Twitter signifies that he is much happier for Damian Lillard’s latest feat.
Furthermore, the spirit of a team-first mentality was radiated by Dame as well. “I think the biggest shot of the night was Brook’s three in the corner, just to open up that opportunity,” Lillard said when talking about his game-winner; holding the contributions of his teammates supreme over his heroic moment.
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Giannis leads the All-Star voting
As the all-star game approaches in nearly a month, fans are eagerly anticipating updates on the festivities. In the latest all-star voting leaders’ update, the NBA announced that Giannis Antetokounmpo emerges as the front-runner in the East. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James joined him as the West’s frontrunner. When talking about the backcourt, Luka Doncic and Tyrese Haliburton are leading the charge in the guards’ category.
The 2024 NBA All-Star game is scheduled for February 18 in Indianapolis. It will happen on the last day of the weekend, packed with a Dunk Contest, a 3-point shootout, and other events. The all-star game’s starters will be unveiled based on a combination of fan voting (50%), player votes (25%), and media panel preferences (25%).
The voting will conclude on January 20, with its next update coming on January 18. Furthermore, the starting lineups for both conferences will be revealed on January 25. This year’s all-star game reintroduces the traditional East vs West format, where the players securing the most votes in each conference will earn the captaincy role.
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