Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes NBA Finals History With Unbelievable Numbers in Game 6 Win vs Phoenix Suns
Follow Us
The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Phoenix Suns in game 6 of the NBA Finals tonight. With the Bucks leading the series 3-2, this game was crucial for both the teams. A win for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks would secure them a championship while a win for Chris Paul and the Suns would force a game 7.
The game got off to a fantastic start as the hosts took a 13-point lead with a 29-16 scoreline. But Chris Paul and Co. didn’t back down and made a massive comeback in the second quarter. With a scoreline of 47-42, the Suns took the lead.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
But Giannis and Co. certainly never backed down from the game. The ‘Greek Freak’ took control as he scored multiple crucial field goals and even was uncharacteristically fantastic from the free throw line.
With Giannis firing in all cylinders and Khris Middleton taking control in the final minutes of the game, the Bucks ultimately completed the comeback and won their first NBA championship with a 105-98 win in game 6.
Giannis Antetokounmpo puts monstrous numbers in NBA Finals
2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has had his doubters over the years. Especially given his unimpressive playoffs record, the 26-year-old was never seen as a top post-season performer,
But it seems that the ‘Greek Freak’ heard all of his doubters and was all in for the Finals series against the Suns. Apart from a game 1 where he was coming back from an injury, Giannis took control of the series against the Suns.
Trending
Shaq Warns Lakers Locker Room Of Jeanie Buss Game Plan If Darvin Ham & Co Fail Vs Nuggets
April 24, 2024 09:42 PM EDT
Heat Injury Report: Latest On Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson Ahead of Game 2 vs Celtics
April 24, 2024 02:46 PM EDT
“So Rigged”: All Hell Breaks Loose as Jamal Murray Forces LeBron James’ Lakers Into Bitter Embarrassment
April 23, 2024 06:21 AM EDT
Marcus Takes Eyes Away From GF Larsa Pippen to Acknowledge Father Michael Jordan’s Talladega Victory
April 22, 2024 09:33 PM EDT
What Happened to Kenny Smith’s Legs? Unfolding the Sad Truth Behind TNT Host’s Dodgy Knees
April 22, 2024 08:05 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Giannis is the first player in NBA history with 40 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks in a Finals game. pic.twitter.com/r4JyAHIbSn
— StatMuse (@statmuse) July 21, 2021
Be it is incredible scoring or his defensive ability, Antetokounmpo put on a show. But he saved his ultimate performance for the close out game against the Suns. Scoring a whooping 50 points along with 14 rebounds, 5 blocks and 2 assists, Antetokounmpo was on a class of his own.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Giannis also became the first player in Finals history ever to have a 50 point, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks game. Not only that, the 2-time MVP had an incredible Finals series against the Suns and put up historic numbers.
We’ve just witnessed something we’ve never seen before in NBA Finals history.
35.2 PPG
13.2 RPG
5.0 APG
1.2 SPG
1.8 BPG
61.8 FG%First player ever to average 30/10/5 on 60% shooting in a Finals series. And he did it with a hyperextended knee. pic.twitter.com/57OOejmKjO
— StatMuse (@statmuse) July 21, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In the six games the ‘Greek Freak‘ played against Phoenix, Giannis averaged a mind-boggling 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals per game shooting 61.8% from the field. With this historic stat line, Antetokounmpo became the first player in Finals history to average 30/10/5 and shooting more than 60% from the field.
Giannis’ numbers certainly speak for themselves. This legendary performance will silence all the Greek Freak’s doubters who has proved yet again, that he indeed is one of the best in the game.