Giannis putting up historic numbers in the Milwaukee Bucks' 11-game winning streak

Giannis Antetokounmpo is on a record-breaking tear, and the Milwaukee Bucks are reaping the benefits.

Matthew Dugandzic | Feb 16, 2023

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The Milwaukee Bucks are the hottest team in the NBA right now. Winners of 11 straight games, including a 131-125 win over their Eastern Conference rivals, Boston Celtics, on Tuesday, the Bucks look poised for another title run. This incredible winning streak, though, would not be possible without the historic production of superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Unstoppable scoring juggernaut

As pivotal as Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton have been on this impressive win streak, the heart of it has been Giannis. The Greek Freak has been putting up historic numbers, with averages of 37.2 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game during this 11-game stretch. That's the highest scoring average in NBA history over an 11-game span without a loss.

On Tuesday night against the Celtics, he put up 36 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists in a remarkable performance. He made 12 of 26 attempts from the field but struggled from the charity stripe, making just 11 for 19. However, as the great Shaq often says, he made it when they mattered most, going a perfect 4-for-4 in overtime to help the Bucks come away with the thrilling win.

The streak that the Bucks are on right now is the team's longest since the 2019-2020 season when they won 18 in a row.

Keep it going before the break

The Bucks have one more game before the All-Star break, which will be against their Central Division rivals, the Chicago Bulls. Even with their confidence high and the Bulls struggling to stay afloat this season, the Bucks should be cautious about letting their guard down. After all, the Bulls have already beaten them twice this season. Their last meeting last December 28 was a barnburner that the Bulls won in overtime, 119-113.

Published Feb 16, 2023

MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.