Antetokounmpo becomes 1st Bucks player to record 4 triple-doubles in a season
The triple-doubles just keep on coming for Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who put up his fourth of the season on Sunday night.
In one of the most impressive all-around performances of his young career, "The Greek Freak" scored a game-high 28 points on 12-of-16 shooting, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out a career-best 14 assists in 40 minutes of action as Milwaukee won its third game in a row, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 109-100 at the Barclays Center.
With his fourth triple-double, Antetokounmpo becomes the first Bucks player in franchise history to record four or more in one campaign.
The Greek Freak had 0 triple-doubles in his first 212 games. He's got 4 in his last 11. Bucks beat Nets, 109-100. pic.twitter.com/KxqEi7JftZ
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 14, 2016
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2015-16 Triple-Doubles
| Date | Opponent | Minutes | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2016 | Lakers | 41 | 27 | 12 | 10 |
| 2/29/2016 | Rockets | 42 | 18 | 16 | 11 |
| 3/3/2016 | Thunder | 42 | 26 | 12 | 10 |
| 3/13/2016 | Nets | 40 | 28 | 11 | 14 |
With Michael Carter-Williams out for the remainder of the regular season after undergoing hip surgery, Antetokounmpo has taken on more responsibility as a facilitator and playmaker, which shows in his rising assist numbers.
"I'm just feeling great lately & my teammates & my coaches are helping me with that." - @Giannis_An34 #OwnTheFuture pic.twitter.com/E9E0P0LzJn
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 14, 2016
Over the last 12 games, the 21-year-old is averaging 20.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 8.2 assists, two steals, and 1.9 blocks on 50.5 percent shooting.