Giannis Antetokounmpo Comments on Loss to Knicks
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed the media following the Bucks’ 116-107 defeat to the New York Knicks on Friday night at home in Wisconsin.
The loss marked the Bucks’ fifth consecutive defeat to the Knicks, dropping their record to 40-33 on the season. The Bucks are currently in the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.
After the game, Antetokounmpo was candid about the performance, saying, “They are a better team than us. They’ve already beaten us twice, so we need to come out with more intensity. We need to hit first. I don’t think we did that for 48 minutes. We have to do better moving forward.”
Antetokounmpo played 35 minutes and finished with 30 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, shooting 11-for-17 from the field but missing all three of his three-point attempts. Despite his strong individual performance, the Bucks struggled to overcome top-tier teams like the Knicks, Cavaliers, and Celtics this season.
"In 1st half Bridges…knew I'm gonna stay with Towns…he took advantage of that…shoot…facilitate…In 2nd half Anunoby––great player…That's why they're a good team, when one guy doesn't go they have other people that can carry that load"
– Giannis after Knicks top Bucks pic.twitter.com/BLOboE5iKA
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 29, 2025
The Bucks will next face Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Knicks, who are in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 46-27 record, will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
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