Giannis Antetokounmpo's Block On LeBron James Went Viral In Lakers-Bucks Game

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a huge block during Thursday's game.

Feb 8, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) moves to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in Wisconsin for their second preseason game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo made his preseason debut after missing Sunday's 120-87 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

During the first half, the two-time MVP had a huge block on LeBron James that went viral on social media.

Via The NBA: "GIANNIS CHASEDOWN REJECTION 😲"

GIANNIS CHASEDOWN REJECTION 😲

LAL-MIL on NBA TV | #NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/0Dw04bgEmF

— NBA (@NBA) October 11, 2024

Many fans reacted to the big highlight.

@Chillai__kalan: "What an epic rejection! Giannis proves once again why he’s a defensive powerhouse. Can’t wait to see more action this season!"

What an epic rejection! Giannis proves once again why he’s a defensive powerhouse. Can’t wait to see more action this season!

— K. (@Chillai__kalan) October 11, 2024

@Feezy_Hafeez: "Someone needs to remind Giannis it's just preseason"

Someone needs to remind Giannis it's just preseason https://t.co/WyfYp4pgUq

— 𓃵•••ʜᴀғᴇᴇᴇᴇᴇᴇz (@Feezy_Hafeez) October 11, 2024

@MalikThr33sly: "This is why Lebron didn't wanna get on a plane to Milwaukee"

This is why Lebron didn't wanna get on a plane to Milwaukee

— Tyler Swish (@MalikThr33sly) October 11, 2024

Following the first half, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reported that Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will both be held out for the rest of the night.

Antetokounmpo finished his first preseason action with 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks while shooting 10/18 from the field in 20 minutes of playing time.

Via Haynes: "Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard expected to be held out the second half against the Lakers tonight, sources say."

Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard expected to be held out the second half against the Lakers tonight, sources say.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) October 11, 2024

Following the Lakers, the Bucks will play two more preseason games against the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks.

They will then open up the regular season on October 23 when they visit Joel Embiid and the 76ers in Philadelphia.

GIANNIS CHASE DOWN BLOCK ON LEBRON 😱 pic.twitter.com/PSnmc35J40

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 11, 2024

The Bucks finished last season as the third seed in the Eastern Conference, but they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.