The task at hand is simple: Win just one of their last two games, and the Milwaukee Bucks can clinch the fifth seed in the East.
Giannis Antetokounmpo understood the assignment.
The Greek Freak stuffed the stat sheet anew, tallying a stellar triple-double outing that lifted red-hot Bucks to a decisive 125-119 win against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, April 12.
SEVEN STRAIGHT.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 12, 2025
The two-time MVP rattled off 32 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds for his fourth trip-dub in his last six games and 11th overall in the season.
Giannis with the block AND shimmy on Beasley 😅
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 12, 2025
Bobby Portis supplied a solid 17-point, 10-rebound double-double as Milwaukee (47-34) extended their winning run to seven games.
With Indiana's loss to Orlando, the Magic arranged a must-see East opening round playoff rematch with the Pacers.
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs 👀🍿
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) April 12, 2025
WHO YOU GOT?!
Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham registered 36 markers, 12 dimes, and six boards in a losing effort for the Pistons side who'll end up as the sixth seed entering the playoffs. Malik Beasley chipped in 21 points and seven threes off the bench.
Cade takes it himself and throws it DOWN for 21 in the 1st half on NBA TV 😤
— NBA (@NBA) April 12, 2025
Both teams will run it back on Monday, April 14 in Milwaukee to cap off their back-to-back home-and-away set.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
