Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee Bucks to victory over Indiana

The two-time NBA MVP (2019 and 2020) received the ball with 10 seconds remaining, advanced to the arc, faced off against defender Aaron Naismith, then turned and dropped back to sink a long-range shot despite the pressure, securing the hard-fought win.

Remarkable finish

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who won the NBA title with the Bucks in 2021, finished the game with a remarkable 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists.

After a strong start to the season, he was named the Eastern Conference's Most Valuable Player for the first week.

The 30-year-old disappointed Indianapolis fans, who gave a lukewarm reception to their former star, Myles Turner (9 points, 7 rebounds). Turner, once a beloved figure during his long tenure with the team, was booed after recently making disparaging remarks about local star Tyrese Halliburton.

The Pacers lost the NBA Finals last spring to Oklahoma City 3-4 and also lost Halliburton to a torn Achilles tendon.

With their starting point guard sidelined for the entire season, the team decided this summer to release Turner to reduce the financial burden.

In contrast, the Bucks have started strong (5 wins and 2 losses), while the Pacers are struggling (1 win and 6 losses).

For the losing team, Cameroonian Pascal Siakam was the top scorer with 32 points and 8 assists.