Sat Nov 16 22:54:56 UTC 2024: ## Antetokounmpo Explodes for 59 Points in Bucks’ Overtime Win Over Pistons
**Milwaukee, WI** – Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a dominant performance, scoring a season-high 59 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 127-120 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. This marks the second-highest single-game total of Antetokounmpo’s career, falling just short of his 64-point outburst against Indiana last season.
Antetokounmpo’s exceptional night included an impressive 21-of-34 shooting performance from the field and a near-perfect 16-of-17 from the free-throw line. He also contributed 14 rebounds and 7 assists, showcasing his all-around dominance. The Bucks overcame an 18-point deficit in the second half thanks to his heroics. Brook Lopez added 29 points to support Antetokounmpo’s scoring spree.
Despite the loss, the Pistons received strong performances from Cade Cunningham (35 points) and Malik Beasley (26 points), the latter excelling from beyond the arc in the first half. However, Detroit’s efforts were hampered by the absence of starters Jaden Ivey (toe injury) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (head injury). Isaiah Stewart’s ejection for a flagrant foul 2 further hampered their chances.
The Bucks, also missing several key players due to injury, extended their winning streak against the Pistons to ten games and improved their record against Detroit to 22-1 since the 2018-19 season. The Pistons travel to Toronto on Friday, while the Bucks face Charlotte on Saturday.
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