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Timberwolves-Milwaukee game recap

Giannis Antetokounmpo again reminded fans why he is a two-time league MVP.

By Kent Youngblood

December 31, 2022 at 4:19AM
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to pass around Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 123-114. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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IMPACT PLAYER

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee

The two-time league MVP scored 43 points with 20 rebounds and five assists.

BY THE NUMBERS

68-36 Milwaukee's rebounding edge.

26 The Bucks' second-chance points, thanks to 20 offensive rebounds.

48-42 Milwaukee's edge in bench scoring.

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Kent Youngblood

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Kent Youngblood has covered sports for the Minnesota Star Tribune for more than 20 years.

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