Season Record: Giannis Antetokounmpo Scores 59 Points in One Game
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
On the night of Thursday, November 14, Milwaukee faced off against Detroit on their home court, where Bucks leader Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a phenomenal performance.
Details: The Greek basketball star put on a true show, scoring 59 points in the game. This is the season’s highest single-game point total so far, with no other player having scored more to date. Giannis also recorded 14 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks in 43 minutes and 38 seconds on the court.
For Antetokounmpo, the 59 points mark his second-highest career total; his personal record stands at 64 points, scored last season against Indiana.
Milwaukee defeated Detroit in overtime with a final score of 127-120. This marks the Bucks' fourth win of the season, placing them 12th in the standings.
Reminder: Legendary NBA coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs suffered a stroke a few days ago. He is expected to make a full recovery.
