Antetokounmpo has 44 points, 14 rebounds, Bucks overcome Wembanyama, Spurs, 125-121
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 44 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame an electric performance by Victor Wembanyama on his 20th birthday to beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday night
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ
Published - Jan 04, 2024, 10:12 PM ET
Last Updated - Jan 04, 2024, 10:12 PM EST
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 44 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame an electric performance by Victor Wembanyama on his 20th birthday to beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 on Thursday night.
Wembanyama had 27 points, and Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 34.
Wembanyama’s first meeting with Antetokounmpo was delayed by the French rookie's sprained ankle Dec. 19 in Milwaukee, but it proved to be worth the wait.
Antetokounmpo drew a charge on Wembanyama after hitting a 3-pointer to it at 118 with three minutes remaining. The Greek star hit his second 3-pointer of the game 34 seconds later to give the Bucks a 121-118 lead.
