When you talk about the past, that’s your ego talking. Giannis Antetokounmpo was listed as questionable to play in the first game of the 2021 NBA Finals due to a hyperextended knee that kept him out of the final two-plus games of the Bucks-Hawks series. Giannis Antetokounmpo's clutch block helps Bucks even Finals Should Milwaukee go on to win The Finals, Antetokounmpo's game-saving block in Game 4 will be remembered as one of the greatest in . With the Milwaukee Bucks holding on to a two-point lead with just over a minute remaining, the Suns' Devin … Through the first four games, Antetokounmpo averaged 32.3 points, 14.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists. MILWAUKEE — Fans across the world got to witness perhaps one of the biggest blocks in Bucks history all courtesy of Giannis Antetokounmpo. I’ve got to keep finding ways to help my team be great. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Are games decided in the final few minutes? Does the team with the best player usually win?Thinking Basketball challenges a number of common beliefs about the game by taking a deep dive into the patterns and history of the NBA. The series is now tied at two games apiece. 0:00 / 1:16 •. Milwaukee went on to win the game, levelling the series at 2-2, adding to the magnitude of the moment. Durant . Found inside – Page 30... (RUK-ee)—a first-year player triple double (TRIP-uhl DU-buhl)—an achievement made when a player reaches double digits in points, assists, rebounds or blocks READ MORE Chandler, Matt. Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse. New York desperately needs its own Giannis, Knicks, Nets have little hope with Giannis reaching peak of his powers, Greek Freak shares emotional moment with brother after win, Giannis orders a ’50-piece’ after heroic NBA Finals performance, his historic block on Suns center Deandre Ayton. Giannis Antetokounmpo said earlier this week that he wouldn't watch his historic block on Suns center Deandre Ayton until Friday's film session in Phoenix.. Giannis Antetokounmpo: Game 4 block was great, but it's time to move on (0:53) Giannis Antetokounmpo says he's barely watched his Game 4 block on Deandre Ayton, and says he's looking ahead to Game 5. “It’s incredible what your body is [able] to do,” the two-time MVP from Greece said. “When you think about winning, you go to the extreme. Giannis Antetokounmpo takes you inside his mind during his Game 4 block on Deandre Ayton. “I think obviously LeBron’s time and score probably has the edge in that situation because of when it was and helped them literally win a championship that game. Giannis Antetokounmpo's clutch block helps Bucks even Finals Should Milwaukee go on to win The Finals, Antetokounmpo's game-saving block in Game 4 will be remembered as one of the greatest in . Giannis Blocks a Shot—and Milwaukee and Phoenix Have a Series A brilliant defensive play by the two-time MVP prevents a dunk, and NBA Finals are thrillingly deadlocked . Giannis Antetokounmpo made one of the most incredible plays you'll ever see on a basketball court in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Milwaukee Bucks wingman Pat Connaughton wasted no time in declaring Giannis Antetokounmpo's block of Deandre Ayton in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum the greatest of all . Giannis Antetokounmpo's block on Deandre Ayton at the rim will be remembered as one of the great blocks in NBA Finals history. With coverage from both national and local writers, as well as dynamic photography, this commemorative edition traces every step as the Bucks looked to capture the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the second time in team history. After the Suns went out to a 2-0 lead, the …. Antetokounmpo pumped in 40-plus points in two straight Finals games, and in one of them, he never made a shot beyond the restricted area. That's the first thing you . The 6-foot-10 forward drove right with Antetokounmpo closely on his case. Getty Images. Giannis Antetokounmpo block: Bucks star thought he 'was going to get dunked on' during memorable clutch play There was a thin margin between legendary block or mesmerizing poster Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo blocks a shot by Suns' Deandre Ayton late in the fourth quarter Wednesday. Great moment. But I think the difference between the time and score difference and then the difficulty of the block difference, gives the edge to Giannis just because a chase-down block, you have a little more of an ability to read. And Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered Exhibit A late in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Remember, he was the 15th pick in the draft — outside the lottery. Giannis Antetokounmpo on block: 'I thought I was going to get dunked on'. Pronunciation: \YAHN-iss ah-dedo-KOON-bo\. Great moment. There's a reason why he's called the Greek Freak. Giannis Blocks Durant's Jumper. You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. Alex Morgan first joined a soccer team when she was 14 years old, quickly impressing her peers and coaches with her skills. Found inside – Page 70One of the best young stars in the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo (pronounced YAHN-iss ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh) is known as “The ... and blocks). He was also the first NBA player to finish in the top twenty in the league in all five of those ... “I would look at the criteria of greatest block of all time based off of difficulty of the block and then time and score,’’ Connaughton said. Giannis' rim denial earns raves. Antetokounmpo lives in the moment, and these finals have so far produced his career's defining moments. WATCH: Giannis Antetokounmpo Forces Multiple Blocks to Stun the Suns Early in NBA Finals Game 6 Published 07/20/2021, 10:14 PM EDT Jul 14, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the fourth quarter during game four of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv . The Finals version of Antetokounmpo is better than the one the Nets faced in the second round of the playoffs. Giannis Antetokounmpo. With that in mind, let's rank the top three blocks in NBA Finals history and see where Antetokounmpo falls. Download: http://Bucks.com/AppConnect with the BucksFacebook: http://Facebook.com/BucksTwitter: http://twitter.com/BucksInstagram: http://Instagram.com/Bucks#NBA #Giannis #Finals #Block #Playoffs #Bucks #Suns Connaughton, a Notre Dame product, felt historically it was tough to top James. © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Giannis' block on Deandre Ayton in the final minutes of Game 4 is an instant classic. During his postgame press conference Wednesday, Antetokounmpo sent the audience into roaring laugher when asked why, in the past two contests, he had been yanked in the opening minutes for a spell. Giannis Antetokounmpo's dramatic block of Deandre Ayton helps Bucks win Game 4 of NBA Finals. With the series . But the Bucks superstar was no less impressed 48 hours after the feat that helped spur the Bucks to a Game 4 comeback victory and knot the NBA Finals at 2-2 heading into Saturday’s key Game 5 in Phoenix. NBA Finals: Giannis Antetokounmpo's legendary block highlights Milwaukee's brilliant late-game defense The Bucks held the Suns to just eight points on 3-for-10 shooting over the final 5:52 of the game Antetokounmpo quickly met Ayton at the rim for a highlight-reel block. Found insideFrom the Olympic gymnast who was forced to surrender her spot to another teammate, to the legacy of Bill Buckner's tenth-inning error in the 1986 World Series, to LeBron James's losing record in the NBA Finals, these essays range from ... But the difficulty of Antetokounmpo gliding from the foul line once an alley-oop pass had been made to Ayton, then climbing above the rim gave it the highest grade. Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo (/ ˈ j ɑː n ɪ s ˌ ɑː n t ɛ t ə ˈ k uː m p oʊ / YAH-niss AHN-tet-ə-KOOM-poh; Greek: Γιάννης Σίνα-Ούγκο Αντετοκούνμπο, IPA: [ˈʝanis a(n)detoˈku(m)bo]; born December 6, 1994) is a Greek professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Giannis Antetokounmpo crouched above the free throw . “ A tinkle. Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green react to Giannis Antetokounmpo's clutch block in game 4 of NBA Finals. [But] we’ve got to move on.”. Found inside – Page 1Who Owns History? delves into the crucial debate over the Elgin Marbles, but also offers a system for the return of cultural property based on human rights law principles that are being developed by the courts. Subscribe to Stathead, the set of tools used by the pros, to unearth this and other interesting factoids. Found inside... before tip — three hours before the gates to Jurassic Park opened — the line to get in was wrapped around a city block. ... Giannis Antetokounmpo promised before Game 1 that the Bucks were not going to go the way of Bambi's mum. . . But it was Khris Middleton who carried the weight of the team for most of the game, and clutch . I wanted to take a tinkle and came back. Found inside – Page 1054Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greek [1] : Γιάννης Αντετοκούνμπο, IPA: [ˈʝanis adetoˈkumbo]; born December 6, ... the first player in NBA history to finish a regular season in the top 20 in total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. It’s in the past. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo blocks Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during . Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn't quite find the words to describe his game-saving block at the end of his team's Game 4 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Thanks for contacting us. Found inside – Page 2015"Thanasis Antetokounmpo chooses Westchester, for now" . ... "Bucks Sign First Round Pick Giannis Antetokounmpo". ... Thanasis Antetokounmpo (The Greek Streak) Is Hosting Block Parties At The Westchester County Center This Season. 39. Giannis Antetokounmpo . 3.2. As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. LEBRON, INC tells the story of James's journey down the path to becoming a billionaire sports icon -- his successes, his failures, and the lessons both have taught him along the way. Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. Without another dominant 40-plus scoring game, as he had in Games 2 and 3, Giannis proved why he is such a devastating two . In that flash, Antetokounmpo tattooed his name and an image into NBA lore. An incredible angle of the block Giannis Antetokounmpo had in Game 4 of the NBA Finals can be seen in a photo in a Tweet from Bleacher Report below. And Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered Exhibit A late . Giannis Antetokoumpo talks about his remarkable block near the end of Game 4 of NBA Finals. 3) Giannis Antetokounmpo denies Suns' DeAndre Ayton. Giannis Antetokounmpo became the 3rd player in NBA history to average at least 25 PPG, 10 RPG, 5 APG, 1 BPG and 1 SPG in a season. This book shadows the usage of 'Uncle Tom' to understand how social norms associated with the phrase were constructed and enforced. “I think I would say life. CLUTCH BLOCK BY GIANNIS pic.twitter.com/jwB0b75o65. (Jeff Hanisch/USA TODAY Sports) With 1:16 left in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks clinging to a 2-point . Here is a look at multiples angles of Antetokounmpo's block via @NBA on Twitter: Can't stop watching. “I’ve got to keep making winning plays. Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo blocks a shot by Suns center Deandre Ayton late in Wednesday's Game 4 in what is being called the defining play of the NBA Finals thus far. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! In his 19-year career, Shaq racked up 28,596 career points (including 5,935 free throws!), 13,099 rebounds, 3,026 assists, 2,732 blocks, and 15 All-Star appearances. These are statistics that are almost as massive as the man himself. Giannis Antetokounmpo might have had the block heard round the world, and the comment of the Finals. Giannis' block on Deandre Ayton in the final minutes of Game 4 is an instant classic. Cancel Block. The 2021 NBA Finals has been fantastic to say the least. "I was late," he said. Giannis block was crazy — Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) July 15, 2021 Other stars around the league were just as shocked as we were at home while watching Giannis Antetokounmpo give his all . Following the block, the Bucks went on to win the game by six points, 109-103. Found inside – Page 238Giannis Antetokounmpo (40/15) was one of 4 Bucks scoring 20+ points. ... Bucks were led by Khris Middleton (35) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (33). ... Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: 50 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Giannis Antetokounmpo's jaw-dropping block of Deandre Ayton in Game 4 immediately joins list of legendary defensive plays in NBA Finals history. It’s a great block and we’re talking about two of the greatest blocks of all time and I don’t want to discredit that block.’’. Giannis Antetokoumnpo blocks DeAndre Ayton to preserve the lead. With that in mind, let's rank the top three blocks in NBA Finals history and see where Antetokounmpo falls. He’s playing an old-school center role, but without his back to the basket. Antetokounmpo covered incredible ground in a split second to knock a lob pass away. He’s still bricking his free throws for the most part, though he shot 13-for-17 from the line in the must-have Game 3 win. Found insideFirst drawn simply to documenting the architecture of Indiana's high school buildings and basketball courts, Chris Smith and Michael Keating quickly discovered that the real story was about more than just brick and mortar, maple and shellac ... Found inside – Page 12BREAK UP THE BAND While “The Block” and Kyrie Irving's dramatic jumper may have helped the Cavaliers reach the top, Irving and James eventually ... James or Athens, Greece, like 2019 NBA most valuable player (MVP) Giannis Antetokounmpo. A bittersweet and humorous memoir of family—of the silence and ignorance that separate us, and the blood and stories that connect us—from an award-winning New York Times writer and comedian. No inspirational pieties or chest-thumping boasting here—instead, Jayson Williams gives us the real insider tales of refs, groupies, coaches, entourages, and all the superstars, bench warmers, journeymen, clowns, and other performers in ... Found insideThis book is an absolute must-have for anyone who has ever loved the game of baseball. Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked Deandre Ayton late in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the N.B.A. Rudy Gobert blocks all the Giannis Antetokounmpo Finals MVP hate. PHOENIX -- Two days after Giannis Antetokounmpo's ridiculous block of Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton's dunk attempt late in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar still can't . Found inside – Page 7114.9 6.9 3.6 One of the best young stars in the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo (pronounced YAHN-iss ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh) is known as The Greek Freak for his exciting ... five major stats (points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks). MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo's emphatic denial of Deandre Ayton's dunk attempt is the play of the NBA Finals thus far. Giannis Antetokounmpo had an incredible block to help the Bucks win Game 4 of the NBA Finals. He started out very slowly in the Nets series — with a mental block at the free-throw line while his 3-point shot was clunkier than usual. •. Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) blocks a shot by Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals. … Simple as that. Milwaukee went on to win the game, levelling the series at 2-2, adding to the magnitude of the moment. The best rejections from Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bradley Center to Fiserv Forum and beyond!SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/BucksYTSubWatch Giannis give back . In the opposite vein, Antetokouompo signed a $228 million long-term contract extension with the Bucks last year, avoiding the speculation of his future and 2021 free agency. Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton took it a step further, saying "it's the best . Klay Thompson's skill with a basketball runs in the family. It was impossible, in the moment, not to immediately recall 2016, and LeBron James catching up to Andre Igoudala at the . Following Antetokounmpo's game-shifting block, the Bucks went on to seal the contest in the final minute, 109-103. The best rejections from Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bradley Center to Fiserv Forum and beyond!SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/BucksYTSubWatch Giannis give back across Milwaukee: https://youtu.be/-KpHcAoXjVsBrook Lopez and Donte DiVincenzo have dinner with Veterans: https://youtu.be/0O14-UnBSBoMalcolm Brogdon's Hoops2O To Bring Clean Water To East Africa: https://youtu.be/5TSvdUBn0PwGet highlights on-demand, watch games LIVE and get full stats in our FREE app for iOS and Android. Giannis Antetokounmpo knew the risks of trying to block an alley-oop attempt, but he did it anyway. This series of paintings seamlessly fuses contemporary basketball imagery with Edo-period Japanese art and culture, with captivating results. Found insideIn The (Inter) National Basketball Association, author Joel Gunderson explores how the international game has become so integral to the growth of the NBA. The 2021 NBA Finals have been spectacular thus far. I cannot explain the play. Read about the journey of Greek superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo and see how he made it from seriously humble beginnings. With 1:15 left in the fourth quarter . Packed with facts and action, this is a book young basketball fans will reach for again and again -- and because it comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf. Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals was the best of the series, with the Milwaukee Bucks coming back in the . Found insideThe apartment blocks built to house this growing population covered over the city's empty spaces, the vacant plots on which previous ... It is in one of those, in the Sepolia district, that Giannis Antetokounmpo played his first games. Giannis Antetokounmpo: Scores 26 with monster block. Antetokounmpo's man, Deandre Ayton . Statistics demonstrate how he's become one of basketball's greatest young players. Fact boxes supplement the main text, while colorful photographs help readers make textual connections. The series is tied 2-2 after the Milwaukee . “Usually, the next day, you’re going to suck, you know? Born in Athens, Attica to Nigerian . The Milwaukee Bucks entered Game . On this special episode of The Void, The Ringer 's Kevin O'Connor breaks down Giannis Antetokounmpo's block against Deandre Ayton in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. If the Bucks go on to win the NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo's stunning block in the final moments of Game 4 will be the defining play of the series. Giannis Antetokounmpo crouched above the free throw line, helping to contain Devin Booker who had already scored 40 points and was dribbling downhill. This is the first comprehensive, multisport biographical resource to concentrate exclusively on notable African American and Latino American athletes of the last quarter century. He’s facing up and barreling to the hoop on many possessions. Devin Booker was coming off of a pick set by Deandre Ayton with the . Giannis Antetokounmpo's Block On Deandre Ayton Is An Instant Classic NBA Finals Moment. Giannis Antetokounmpo: Game 4 block was great, but it's time to move on (0:53) Giannis Antetokounmpo says he's barely watched his Game 4 block on Deandre Ayton, and says he's looking ahead to Game 5. MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo's . Download: http://Bucks.com/AppConnect with the BucksFacebook: http://Facebook.com/BucksTwitter: http://twitter.com/BucksInstagram: http://Instagram.com/Bucks This is the portrait of a gifted athlete and a complex man with a highly defined philosophy about the game and how it should be played—an ideal that often divided him from power-hungry colleagues and coaches, inspired others, and made ... If Giannis averages 1.3 blocks per game during the 2021-22 season, he will easily surpass Lister and become the all-time franchise leader. Basketball "Giannis Antetokounmpo's block on Deandre Ayton was the best block of all time.": Pat Connaughton snubs LeBron James' 2016 Finals block after Greek Freak's incredible block in NBA Finals Game 4 The 50 most fascinating people in the NFL for 2021, Jets vs. Panthers odds, analysis and predictions for all Week 1 NFL games, Pinstripe Pod: A NY Yankees Baseball Podcast, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gang’s All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Ben Affleck checks overzealous fan looking for a selfie with Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian arrives in NYC in wild all-leather dominatrix ensemble. I appreciate the moment. usatoday.com - | USA TODAY There's a reason why he's called the Greek Freak. The Bucks erased a nine point Suns lead in the 4th qtr to secure th. We've received your submission. That’s polite, right? Not all international players who are in the 2020 draft pool are included in this book - solely those about whom an article was written. Hopefuly you enjoy this book as much as the author did writing the articles in it. Is it worth it? This book, which was reviewed by 11-year National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran and three-time NBA champion Devean George, offers an authentic look at what life is like as a pro basketball player. You'll learn: ? Hordes of grotesque and comical little elves swarm on every page, intent on mischief or merry-making. cf. Children's catalog. H.W. Wilson Co. He tried 31 in seven games versus the Nets. I’ve got to move on. The Bucks led the Suns by just two late in the fourth quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo Playoffs Game Log. While he dumped in 26 points after a passive beginning in Game 4 on Wednesday, he dished out eight assists that allowed Khris Middleton to shine with 40 points and a heroic finish, when the two-time All-Star scored 10 straight points to kill the Suns. finals on Wednesday night. TAKEAWAYS: Booker, Paul power Suns to Game 1 win Coming off a hyperextended left knee which caused him to miss the last two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, Antetokounmpo put any fears to rest as he started the NBA Finals with a bang, attacking the basket and . Found insideIt is very unlikely he would have 8–10 blocks per game, but we can imagine he would dominate this era defensively similar to other players around the build: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Myles Turner, Bam Adebayo, ... Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two blocks.The Bucks head to Phoenix Saturday for Game 5.If they win there, they could clinch the series and NBA . The series is now tied, 2-2. Whether you’re a Red Sox fanatic, a casual baseball fan, or perhaps just an admirer of the fabled war hero and slugger, this book is sure to be a fresh and compelling look at this classic baseball icon. Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton took it a step further, saying "it's the best block of all time." Image : AP "Blocked by Antetokounmpo" doesn't quite have the same ring to it as "Blocked by James," but the play itself . Skip recommended stories carousel and go to main content. Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo (/ ˈ j ɑː n ɪ s ˌ ɑː n t ɛ t ə ˈ k uː m p oʊ / YAH-niss AHN-tet-ə-KOOM-poh; Greek: Γιάννης Σίνα-Ούγκο Αντετοκούνμπο, IPA: [ˈʝanis a(n)detoˈku(m)bo]; born December 6, 1994) is a Greek professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). With about two minutes left and the Nets trailing by six, Durant went to work. Found inside – Page 173Giannis Antetokounmpo (40/15) was one of 4 Bucks scoring 20+ points. ... Bucks were led by Khris Middleton (35) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (33). ... Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: 50 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks. While the two-time MVP will likely need to be great again, his teammates must prove they can deliver on the road the way they have at home. Giannis Antetokounmpo was under an injury cloud heading into Game 1, before he was cleared to play just minutes before tip-off. Live. Found insideHe led the league in scoring in 2006 and 2007. Now for the first time, hear stories from opponents, teammates, and players about what it was like to go against Kobe in Remembering Kobe Bryant. Born: December 6, 1994 in Athens, Greece gr Usually, from my experience, when I think about like, ‘Oh, yeah, I did this, I’m so great, I had 30, I had 25-10-10,’ whatever the case might be,’’ Antetokounmpo said before Game 5. Giannis Antetokounmpo said earlier this week that he wouldn’t watch his historic block on Suns center Deandre Ayton until Friday’s film session in Phoenix. Giannis Antetokounmpo Twitter: Giannis_An34 Instagram: Giannis_An34 (The Greek Freak, The Alphabet) Position: Power Forward, Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-11, 242lb (211cm, 109kg) . Giannis Antetokounmpo is known to basketball fans as "The Greek Freak." Through dynamic photos and text, readers will learn more fun information about Antetokounmpo, from his childhood in Greece to his career as an NBA superstar. But the Bucks superstar was no less . "I was late," he said. He’s as modest and humble as a superstar can get. I haven't heard Mike Breen get that excited since the block from . But, at the end of the day, that’s in the past. Giannis Antetokounmpo's block gave the Bucks a chance in the NBA Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered one of those moments in Game 4 against Phoenix, with an iconic block on Denadre Ayton. Both games.”. It's tempting to call Giannis Antetokounmpo's Game 4 block on Deandre Ayton the play of the 2021 NBA Finals. July 15, 2021 7:46 am ET. Can you name the 1st 2 players to do so? He has become the first player to drop back-to-back 40-point, 10-rebound games in the Finals since Shaquille O'Neal did so in 2000. They search for product information, They compare prices, print coupons, and shop online. Case studies in the book detail the experiences of Best Buy, American Family Insurance, H&R Block, Ford Motor Company, Lexicon Marketing, and Monster. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo blocks Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a clutch block on Deandre Ayton and Khris Middleton hit two clutch shots to give the Milwaukee Bucks the victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of the NBA Finals . Antetokounmpo had 26 points (11-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 14 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two blocks in Wednesday's Game 4 win over . Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't have a third straight 40-point contest in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. In all likelihood, he’ll win series MVP if the Bucks win it all. Antetokounmpo has proven as likeable a superstar as there is during an NBA era in which disgruntled players demanding trades get the headlines. Born: December 6, 1994 in Athens, Greece gr I wanted to take a tinkle,’’ he said. Members of the NBA world immediately called it one of the best blocks in NBA history. “How do you guys say politely? The Way and The Power: Secrets of Japanese Strategy, is about victory. Here are the core principles behind what it takes, to step forward into the unknown-and win. But he didn't need to. And the biggest impact on the night came on . Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo thrilled the basketball world with his huge clutch block Wednesday night on Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo's emphatic denial of Deandre Ayton's dunk attempt is the play of the NBA Finals thus far. I’ve got to keep competing. Giannis Antetokounmpo Twitter: Giannis_An34 Instagram: Giannis_An34 (The Greek Freak, The Alphabet) Position: Power Forward, Small Forward, Shooting Guard, and Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-11, 242lb (211cm, 109kg) . 25.9. The Bucks erased a nine point Suns lead in the 4th qtr to secure the 109-103 win and tie the series at 2-2.SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/BucksYTSubAll-Access: Bucks Training Camp 2020 - https://youtu.be/BewdGBdeDp0All-Access: Bucks Meet Neymar \u0026 Mbappe - https://youtu.be/eY_Pfgx6sDEAll-Access: Bucks Travel To Paris, Visit PSG \u0026 More - https://youtu.be/Wbmmn4D8Z8wGet highlights on-demand, watch games LIVE and get full stats in our FREE app for iOS and Android. Tweet with a location. Found inside – Page 27The Brow's powerful blocks and soaring dunks make him a standout player. ... 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