In Milwaukee, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his ninth 50-point game. Nearly 1,200 miles south in San Antonio, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama hit 50 points for the first time in his career.

First, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Boston's Jaylen Brown a fake handshake after an offensive foul, pulling his arm back at the last second with a wry smile. Brown obviously was displeased.

Giannis Antetokounmpo ended up being the biggest storyline of the night, putting on a historic performance. With Lillard sidelined, it was on the two-time MVP to lead the charge for the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo refused to let his team lose on Wednesday night, delivering a historic performance to lead the Bucks to a 127-120 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons.

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasn't sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team's 24 first-quarter points on Wednesday night. But Rivers could smile ...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 13: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after an overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons at Fiserv Forum on November 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, ...