The GREEK FREAK Is Back! Giannis Antetokounmpo Returns To Action For Bucks Against Utah Jazz

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to action against Utah Jazz after missing a game due to an ductor strain. former MVP returned to action as Milwaukee Bucks ran through Utah Jazz in ir Eastern Conference match. Giannis put up a high scoring display against Jazz as he scored 31 points, 16 rebounds and provided 2 assists. His teammate Damian Lilliard scored 34 points, h 4 rebounds and 7 assists as Bucks defeated Jazz 123-100. 

Giannis Returns To Action As Bucks Beat Jazz 

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to Milwaukee’s lineup Thursday against Utah after missing a game with a right ductor strain.

Antetokounmpo h been listed as questionable on injury report, but coach Doc Rivers said before game that two-time MVP would be available.

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Bucks are looking to snap out of ir early season slump against Jazz.

Giannis Having An Excellent Run Once Again 

Antetokounmpo is averaging 31 points, 12.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game.

Rivers also said at his pregame availability that he planned to alter his lineup, with Andre Jackson Jr. making his first start of season and Gary Trent Jr. moving to a bench role. 

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Jackson played a season-high 25 minutes Monday and h seven points and seven rebounds. Trent is averaging 8 points per game and is shooting just 28.8% overall and 23.1% from 3-point range.

“We keep looking for that position just to be a good role player, a defensive stopper,” Rivers said. “Gary’s been struggling, too. I think eventually Gary will work his way back. I’m just trying to give him room to brea and get out of his little thing, because I kw he will.” 

(With AP Inputs)