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Bucks Film Room: Giannis Antetokounmpo creating for Khris Middleton

By Brian Sampson

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Al Horford #42 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on February 19, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Al Horford #42 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on February 19, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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The Milwaukee Bucks were able to snap their five-game losing streak on Friday night thanks to a tough, defensive-minded victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Although the Bucks have a lot to work on, it was at least nice to get back into the winning column.

In a new experimental series, I went live on Twitter and YouTube to break down a crucial play in the fourth quarter of the Bucks’ victory over the Thunder. With a little over five minutes remaining in the game, Oklahoma City was rallying to make it a game and widdled down the lead to a mere seven points. With the Bucks desperate to avoid a sixth-straight loss, back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo went to work.

After D.J. Augustin threw a pass to Donte DiVincenzo on the left-wing, he went to sent a down screen for Antetokounmpo who then received the ball at the top of the key. As he squared up his defender, Al Horford, at the top of the key, the rest of the Thunder defenders crowded the driving lanes and forced Antetokounmpo to attack down the right lane line. As he did so, Luguentz Dort slid over to stop the Greek Freak from getting all the way to the basket. However, he left Khris Middleton wide open in the right corner and the ball found him for an open three.

In the video below, I break down exactly how that happened and why Antetokounmpo needs to continue taking what defenses give him. Please feel free to leave comments below and let me know what you think of this style of video breakdown and if you’d like more of them moving forward.

A video breakdown of Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo creating an open three-point shot for teammate Khris Middleton.

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