Antetokounmpo shines as Milwaukee beat Pistons

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks to a 125-115 win over the Detroit Pistons.

The 26-year-old scored 30 of the Bucks’ 67 first-half points before a superb late block and put-back basket to end the Pistons’ comeback hopes.

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“The block and put-back was big,” said Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer.

The Bucks now have four wins, while the Philadelphia 76ers lead the Eastern Conference on six wins and one loss.

All five Philadelphia starters reached double figures on Monday as they beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-101.