Giannis Antetokounmpo and Russell Westbrook both score triple-double in end-to-end battle

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Russell Westbrook both score triple-double in end-to-end battle

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It was an end-to-end battle between reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo ad former MVP Russell Westbrook as both players scored triple-doubles for their respective teams. However, Giannis’ 33 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists proved to be more significant as Milwaukee Bucks got the better of short-handed Washington Wizards. 

Russell Westbrook scored 42 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, to keep his side in the game until the last moment. This was Westbrook’s 11th triple-double of the season. While Rui Hachimura added 29 points and 11 rebounds. But Washington lost its third straight while resting All-Star guard Bradley Beal with a sore left knee. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Russell Westbrook both record massive triple-doubles as Bucks beat Wizards 125-119

Talking about the other Bucks’ players, Jrue Holiday added 10 of his 18 points during the fourth quarter for the third-place Bucks, who have won eight of nine to move a game-and-a-half back of second-place Brooklyn and two behind Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference standings. Whereas Khris Middleton sank four crucial late free throws as part of his 16 points and also helped get a key late stop on defense for Milwaukee. 

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“For the last minute, (it’s) can you execute now? Can you find the open guy? Can you make the tough shot? Can you get a stop?” Giannis Antetokounmpo said as per ESPN. “We were able to do that today, and I’m happy, I’m very happy. And hopefully we can carry over to the next game.” 

Westbrook twice helped Washington fight back from multiple-possession deficits inside the final six minutes, and his 3 from the left wing tied it at 119-all with 41 seconds left. 

“I thought we played hard,” Russell Westbrook said. “When you play hard you give yourself a chance to win the game. I thought we did that from the get-go.” 

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