Giannis Antetokounmpo notches 30-point triple-double in Bucks' opener
Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points (11-of-17 field goals, 6-of-11 free throws) with 13 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 3-pointers, and 3 turnovers in 28.2 minutes of a 117-111 comeback win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
What It Means:
Antetokounmpo fouled out with 5:18 left in the fourth quarter, so he could have had an even bigger line. The reigning MVP is off to a great start in making his case for another award-winning season. Milwaukee will face the Miami Heat at home on Saturday.
Giannis scored 65.1 FanDuel points on Thursday. numberFire's models project him for 28.4 points, 12.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.5 blocks, and 1.3 triples per contest over the rest of the season.
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