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Jamal CollierESPN
MILWAUKEE – After the Milwaukee Bucks The victory was 124 to 115 Dallas Mavericks Sunday night: Mavs star Luka Doncic He received high praise from former MVP two-timer Giannis AntetokounmpoHe was deemed the best player in league.
Doncic stated, “It’s difficult to go against someone like that.” “He is the best player in NBA right now. He is almost impossible to stop. It’s great to watch him play but not so much to oppose him.”
Antetokounmpo’s dominance enabled the Bucks to cruise to victory Sunday in an game they never trailed. They blitzed the Mavericks who were on the second day of a back-toback despite Doncic scoring 27 points and giving 12 assists.
Antetokounmpo ended Sunday with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and broke a tie with Doncic, who had the most such games in the NBA. Antetokounmpo also scored 30 points while shooting at least 55% for the fourth straight contest, tied for the longest streak of his career (2017), according to research by ESPN Stats & Information.
He improves each day. Antetokounmpo’s work ethic is evident, Doncic said. He works hard on all things. He is a hard worker and has improved at many things. He gets better every single day.”
Antetokounmpo as well as Doncic are early contenders for this season’s MVP award. Doncic leads the NBA with 33.1 points. Antetokounmpo is in fifth place with 30.9 points. Antetokounmpo comes in fifth with 11.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 5.4 assists.
Antetokounmpo expressed his appreciation for Doncic’s compliments after the game and also offered his praise for the Mavs’ superstar.
Antetokounmpo explained that no matter how many wins or losses you have, being respected by peers is always a positive feeling. I love playing against the best in the league. He is an extraordinary player and a talented player. He is amazing at what he can do for his team and himself.