8:02 pm | December 14, 2018 | Go to Source | Author:
CLEVELAND — Giannis Antetokounmpo had not let Wednesday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers go when he took the court in Cleveland on Friday night.
Using his performance in Indianapolis as fuel, Antetokounmpo exploded for 44 points, tying his career high, to lift the Milwaukee Bucks past the Cleveland Cavaliers.
“I think he’s a competitor — he wants to be great,” coach Mike Budenholzer said after the 114-102 victory. “Any time he doesn’t meet the standards and expectations he sets for himself, the next game he is going to come out with a very aggressive mindset.”
Antetokounmpo had 14 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 blocks, notching his 20th double-double of the season.