Paolo Banchero made his NBA return after months of injury in a game against Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks. Postgame, Giannis had surprising and encouraging words, praising Banchero’s resilience and potential as he rejoined the league’s action.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, following the Bucks' victory over Orlando on Friday, gave high praise to Magic star Paolo Banchero.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Paolo Banchero and the Magic after Friday’s game at Kia Center. “Orlando is a dangerous team,” the two-time NBA MVP said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds, helping lead the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-106 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Orlando 109-106 in spite of 34 points by the Magic’s Paolo Banchero in his long-awaited return from an injury.
(AP Photo/John Raoux) Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John ...
Returning to the court after a recovery that started on October 30, Paolo Banchero did his best in order to give Orlando a major win against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the latter side won 109-106 on the road.
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Following a 34-game absence due to a torn right abdominal muscle, Paolo Banchero returned to the Kia Center court Friday against the Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo moved past Tony Parker and Terry Cummings to become No. 57 all-time in scoring. Klay Thompson moved ahead of Derek Harper, Rasheed Wallace and Amare Stoudemire
Damian Lillard added 29 points for the Bucks, including a couple of free throws with 9.3 seconds left for the game's final points in Milwaukee's 109-106 win.
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points as the Dallas Mavericks brought the high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder down to earth with a 106-98 victory over the Western Conference leaders on Friday.