Giannis Antetokounmpo Drops 54 to Inspire Bucks Stunning Comeback vs Clippers

• Giannis Antetokounmpo produced a 54-point masterclass to give the Milwaukee Bucks a narrow 106-15 win over the LA Clippers
• The Bucks came back from 21 down to record their sixth-straight win
• That performance means the 28-year-old is now averaging 32.3 points this season

Another day another Giannis Antetokounmpo masterclass, The Milwaukee Bucks superstar dropped 54 points to inspire his team to a comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

The 2021 NBA champions rallied back from 21 points to clinch their sixth straight victory, narrowly beating the visitors 106-105.

The Greek superstar shot 21-of-39, including 20 points in the fourth quarter along with 19 rebounds and two assists. His team started slowly, scoring just 15 points in the first quarter.

The two-time NBA MVP has now scored at least 50 points in three of his past 11 games. He scored his career high 55 points against the Washington Wizards on January 11th then dropped 50 in 30 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans a few days ago.

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The 2022 NBA Finals MVP is now averaging 32.3 points per game. His MVP chances will obviously be boosted by these performances. The Bucks are now 35-17 for the season.

Antetokounmpo reacts to dropping 54

The 28-year-old now has six 50-point games in the regular season. He joins NBA icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in franchise history to have at least three 50-point games in a season, per ESPN.

"It's a great compliment to be up there with Kareem. Man, I never thought I was going to score 50 in the NBA when I got drafted. It's an insane, crazy journey."

The last minute of the game was chaotic. The Clippers, through Kawhi Leonard, missed vital shots that would've definitely changed the outcome of the contest.

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Norman Powell led all Clippers players in scoring with 26 points. Leonard added 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. The two-time Finals MVP shot 7-of-26. Marcus Morris and Paul George each added 16 points.

Fans reactions to Antetokoumpo masterclass

Some fans were bold enough on social media and declared the 7-footer the best player in the world. Here are some of their reactions.

@KJ34356442:

"Tonight's performance by Giannis, is the definition of what an MVP is. The numbers all back it up."

@Terrell08085021:

"I'll sit here and watch all the haters hate but yet would love to have giannis on their team."

@dejohntrae

"39 shots i’m not impressed."

@royce_tucker:

"Media needs to wake up and give him more traction for this mvp race. Game speaks for its self."

@hitmire

"Outscored Pg and Kawhi combined lol what a comeback win for the Bucks."

Antetokounmpo reacts to All-Star captain berth

Sports Brief earlier reported on Antetokounmpo reacting to being named as captain for the 2023 NBA All-Star.

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Shortly after the starters were named, the Bucks forward posted a picture on his social media handles with him doing a salute while wearing a radiant smile.

This year's All-Star game will be the third time the Greek has been selected as a team captain. It will also be his seventh consecutive All-Star selection.