The Pelicans lost their final road game of the season Thursday night, falling to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 at Fiserv Forum. This latest loss came just four days after the Pelicans lost to the Bucks 111 -107 at Smoothie King Center in a game Antetokounmpo missed due to rest. Antetokounmpo made his presence felt in this one, finishing with 28 points, 11 rebounds and five assists as the Bucks pulled away in the third quarter.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Nick Wright @getnickwright
Bucks cruise.
Giannis gets his nightly double-double.
Defensive battle in Memphis.
@DKSportsbook
#DKPartner
dkng.co/nickwright pic.x.com/RKg8BjiGb6 – 12:31 PM
Bucks cruise.
Giannis gets his nightly double-double.
Defensive battle in Memphis.
@DKSportsbook
#DKPartner
dkng.co/nickwright pic.x.com/RKg8BjiGb6 – 12:31 PM


Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
“We needed it. We needed to win the game. Every game, for us, counts. Basically, we’ve been in the playoffs for the last five games.” – Giannis Antetokounmpo
That desperation was on full display as the Bucks made a 38-9 run to close last night’s game. nytimes.com/athletic/62662… – 2:22 PM
“We needed it. We needed to win the game. Every game, for us, counts. Basically, we’ve been in the playoffs for the last five games.” – Giannis Antetokounmpo
That desperation was on full display as the Bucks made a 38-9 run to close last night’s game. nytimes.com/athletic/62662… – 2:22 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Players to average 30/10/5 on 60+ FG% in a season:
— Giannis last season
— Giannis this season
That’s it. pic.x.com/6zXWiMrdw4 – 11:59 AM
Players to average 30/10/5 on 60+ FG% in a season:
— Giannis last season
— Giannis this season
That’s it. pic.x.com/6zXWiMrdw4 – 11:59 AM


Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Check out last night’s #NBA action, featuring standout performances from European stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kristaps Porzingis, and more.
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:35 AM
Check out last night’s #NBA action, featuring standout performances from European stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kristaps Porzingis, and more.
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:35 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤯 Giannis had as many points as the ENTIRE Timberwolves squad in the 4th quarter!
😱 Spoiler Alert: He didn’t even play the whole 4th quarter! pic.x.com/Ls4B1gJSau – 1:56 AM
🤯 Giannis had as many points as the ENTIRE Timberwolves squad in the 4th quarter!
😱 Spoiler Alert: He didn’t even play the whole 4th quarter! pic.x.com/Ls4B1gJSau – 1:56 AM


Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 49th 30 point game of the season.
SGA has 10 more 30 point games than Giannis at #2.
SGA scored 11 of OKC’s 17 3rd quarter points. – 9:53 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 49th 30 point game of the season.
SGA has 10 more 30 point games than Giannis at #2.
SGA scored 11 of OKC’s 17 3rd quarter points. – 9:53 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“Maybe I would still be there” – Giannis Sfairopoulos talks to Eurohoops about nearly becoming an assistant coach under Michael Malone at the Denver Nuggets
Vassilis Spanoulis, Crvena Zvezda, and more
eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/… – 9:44 AM
“Maybe I would still be there” – Giannis Sfairopoulos talks to Eurohoops about nearly becoming an assistant coach under Michael Malone at the Denver Nuggets

eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/… – 9:44 AM
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Jim Owczarski: We did double check #NBASky Per Bucks PR, it was formally a coach’s decision to pull Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez. No injuries. -via Bluesky / April 10, 2025
Justin Garcia: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Pat Connaughton are both available tonight -via Bluesky / April 10, 2025
Eric Nehm: Bucks injury report for Thursday vs. New Orleans: Out: Damian Lillard (Right Calf Deep Vein Thrombosis) Jericho Sims (Right Thumb UCL Sprain) Questionable: Pat Connaughton (Right Ankle Sprain) Probable: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Shoulder Tendinopathy) -via Twitter @eric_nehm / April 9, 2025