Giannis Antetokounmpo eclipsed a NBA legend then proceeded to stamp his class against the league’s future.
Antetokounmpo tallied 25 points and 16 rebounds in a commanding 121-105 Milwaukee Bucks romp of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for back-to-back wins.
It was Giannis’ 432nd career double-double, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (431) for the most in franchise history.
With this rebound, Giannis becomes the @Bucks all-time leader in double-doubles, passing Kareem 👏
— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2025
432 and counting...
Damian Lillard paced the Bucks offense with 26 markers while Brook Lopez added 22 more as Milwaukee improved to 19-16.
Dame steps back and drills the triple 🎯
— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2025
He's got 20 PTS, MIL leads on ESPN
Meanwhile, Keldon Johson topscored the Spurs with 24 points as Wemby finished with a double-double of 10 markers and 10 boards on top of three block. San Antonio now lost three straight games and dropped to 18-19.
Up next for the Spurs are the Lakers (20-16) in downtown Los Angeles while the Bucks visit Orlando to play the Magic (22-16).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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