Giannis Antetokounmpo came firing out of the gate in the first game of the season, falling just shy of a triple-double with 25 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, as his Milwaukee Bucks edged the Charlotte Hornets 113-112.
The ‘Greek Freak’ converted two game-winning free throws with 23.7 seconds left, as the Bucks withstood a late rally and a 41-point performance from the Hornets’ Kemba Walker to earn the win.
The best from Giannis Antetokounmpo in the season opener:
25 PTS | 18 REB | 8 AST pic.twitter.com/Nma0FSf2lA
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 18, 2018
“We got to do a better job of taking care of the ball, running our offense and not allowing teams to come back.”
Giannis on the Bucks opening night win: pic.twitter.com/rI2vg1jXpF
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 18, 2018
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