Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Jayson Tatum vocal on outperforming Giannis Antetokounmpo (ClutchPoints)

The Boston Celtics got a huge win on Christmas Day against the Miwaukee Bucks and it was none other than Jayson Tatum who led the way.

In comparison, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points of his own, but he only shot 40.9 percent from the field, 1-5 from the three-point line, and 8-12 from the the free-throw line. Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 41 points on 63.6 percent shooting, shot 3-7 from the three-point line, and went a perfect 10-10 from the free-throw line. The Boston Celtics got a huge win on Christmas Day against the Miwaukee Bucks and it was none other than Jayson Tatum who led the way.

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Jayson Tatum vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo on Christmas Day: Celtics ... (Sporting News)

The night was mostly about Jayson Tatum, who finished with 41 points, including a 20-point third quarter. The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates ...

Bucks will tip off around 5 p.m. Bucks will air on ABC and ESPN. Boston's got 19 points in the first four minutes of game time thanks to 5-of-6 shooting from 3-point range. — At the end of one, the Celtics hold an eight-point lead courtesy of a last-second heave from Sam Hauser. — Giannis Antetokounmpo has got the jumper going this evening. For Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo has 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting but it's been the play of Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez that's stood out. He's now 5 of 15 from the field for 12 points to go along with eight rebounds. He's got 16 points in the frame and is up to 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting from the field. He's also a perfect 10 of 10 from the free throw line. The Celtics' lead is up to 16 points with just over four minutes remaining and Jayson Tatum has a game-high 41 points on 14-of-22 shooting. The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from the Celtics vs. Jrue Holiday added 23 points and Brook Lopez scored 16 points, but overall, the Celtics had their way offensively.

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This photo of Jayson Tatum's massive dunk on Giannis ... (NBC Sports Boston)

Jayson Tatum threw down a sublime dunk over Giannis Antetokounmpo on Christmas Day, and there's a terrific photo to prove it.

Antetokounmpo stands at 7 feet and has four straight All-Defensive First-Team nods to his name, but Tatum had no problem summiting Mount Giannis on Christmas Day. Midway through the second quarter of the Celtics' Christmas Day game against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden, Tatum unleashed a monstrous dunk on Giannis Antetokounmpo off a nice feed from And in case you're looking for that poster, the Celtics shared an awesome photo of the play on social media.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown get heated after forearm ... (masslive.com)

There is no love lost between the Celtics and Bucks after an epic showdown in last year's Eastern Conference Semifinals and that passion was on display in a ...

“I mean, we’re fortunate to have great matchups for him,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said after the game. Officials immediately whistled the play dead following the exchange and gave Antetokounmpo a technical foul after a video review. Brown fought hard through the screen and made contact with the Bucks forward’s midsection, bringing him down to the floor as Brown chased Holiday.

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Celtics Possess Key To Success Vs. Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo (NESN.com)

The Celtics have won seven of their 12 matchups with the Bucks over the past two seasons, knocking Milwaukee out of the 2022 NBA Playoffs and preventing it from ...

Antetokounmpo was unable to call for matchups, as the Celtics have physical defenders top to bottom. We’re fortunate to have the ability to throw some different guys at him.” The matchups.

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Celtics' Jayson Tatum says playing Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks ... (masslive.com)

The Celtics and Bucks are quickly becoming one of the best rivalries in the East.

In the midst of it, it’s just fun competing on a stage like this.” The hope around the league is that both teams will be healthy and at full strength come the playoffs, and that they meet in the East Finals. Bucks playoff series could be in the works as each team is looking to get back to the Finals. [The Celtics got the better of the Bucks 139-118 on Christmas ](https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2022/12/four-takeaways-as-celtics-beat-bucks-139-118-on-christmas-jayson-tatum-scores-42-points.html)at TD Garden in the first time the teams met this season. [Every time the Celtics and Bucks meet in the near future](https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2022/12/celtics-jayson-tatum-talks-playing-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-on-christmas-day.html), the game’s going to automatically upgrade to a high-stakes night. The basketball on the court is physical and fierce, but there’s a healthy respect off the court.

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VIRAL: Jayson Tatum Dunks On Giannis Antetokounmpo (Sports Illustrated)

Jayson Tatum dunked on Giannis Antetokounmpo during Sunday's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics.

In 2021, the Bucks won the NBA Championship, while the Celtics lost in the NBA Finals in 2022. The Bucks are currently 22-10 in 32 games, while the Celtics are 23-10 in 33 games. Last season, the Celtics beat the Bucks in the second round of the NBA Playoffs (in seven games).

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Watch Jayson Tatum Serve Up Christmas Day Poster On Giannis ... (NESN.com)

There are plenty of ways to say Merry Christmas. “Happy Holidays,” “Feliz Navidad” and “Yuletide Greetings” all do the trick, but Boston Celtics star Jayson ...

Boston did its best to slow Antetokounmpo down, holding him to 11 points and seven rebounds in 18 minutes. The Celtics took a 62-61 lead into halftime over the Bucks, with Tatum registering 19 points, two rebounds, three assists and three steals in 20 minutes. In the second quarter of the Celtics and Bucks’ matchup on Christmas Day, Tatum delivered a

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In battle of MVP candidates, Jayson Tatum outperformed Giannis ... (The Boston Globe)

Tatum finished with 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Meanwhile, Bucks star Antetokounmpo had 27 points and nine rebounds, and was less impactful than ...

Connaughton had 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in front of his hometown crowd. But he’s a great player and you got to be disciplined the whole game against him.” Gets big shots, a lot of big shots. Tatum made 14 of 22 shots and finished with 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, leading Boston to a commanding 139-118 win that stretched its lead in the Eastern Conference standings to 1½ games. Antetokounmpo’s frustration seemed to boil over late in the fourth quarter. “We’re fortunate to have great matchups for him,” Mazzulla said.

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Tatum nets 41, Celtics push back on Giannis, Bucks 139-118 (battlefordsNOW)

BOSTON (AP) - Jayson Tatum scored 20 of his 41 points in the third quarter, and Jaylen Brown knocked down his ...

Boston had lost five of their last seven, and Milwaukee has now lost three in a row for the first time this season. Brown scored 13 of his 29 in the fourth, and Antetokounmpo lost his temper after a hard pick sent him to the floor and retaliated by shoving the Celtics’ all-star. The teams have the top two records in the NBA, but both have struggled lately.

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Jayson Tatum tops Giannis Antetokounmpo in a starry Christmas ... (The Washington Post)

The sea parted for Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum as he cut into the paint, only for his opening to disappear in a split second as Giannis Antetokounmpo ...

To make matters worse, Los Angeles has four games remaining on a five-game trip as Davis remains out indefinitely, raising the possibility that James and company will miss the playoffs for a second straight year. Tatum posted a game-high 41 points, including a 20-point burst in the third quarter that put Boston comfortably in command, to go with seven rebounds and five assists. Naturally, the 44-year-old Nowitzki, who is eligible for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction in 2023, was depicted shooting one of his patented one-legged fadeaway jumpers. The sea parted for Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum as he cut into the paint, only for his opening to disappear in a split second as Giannis Antetokounmpo rotated to the front of the rim. “We left it in the locker room at halftime. Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who finished with 23 points and 11 assists, left the contest in the fourth quarter with an apparent hip injury. Sunday’s second contest saw Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks follow the 76ers’ lead by launching a massive second-half comeback against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. “I was going to attack the rim,” Tatum said during a postgame interview. The 76ers have won eight straight to climb into the Eastern Conference’s fifth seed. In addition to Embiid’s punishing play inside and Harden’s controlled orchestration, the 76ers got nine combined three-pointers from De’Anthony Melton and Georges Niang. The two-time MVP finished with 27 points, nine rebounds and three assists as the Bucks were outshot and outworked by their conference rivals. Tatum barely adjusted to Antetokounmpo’s sudden emergence, angling just a bit to the right as he finished a poster dunk over a two-handed contesting effort by the Milwaukee Bucks big man.

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Tatum nets 41, Celtics push back on Giannis, Bucks 139-118 (Yahoo Canada Sports)

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown knocked down his shots in the fourth quarter. And then he knocked down Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown says Giannis Antetokounmpo threw an elbow ... (masslive.com)

Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo had words for each other late in the Celtics' win over the Bucks on Christmas.

Brown himself had a stellar fourth quarter as he scored 13 of his 29 points in the final frame. The C’s also frustrated Antetokounmpo all night, and while he scored 27 points, the efficiency wasn’t great as Boston had multiple options to slow down the two-time MVP. The Christmas Day showdown between the Celtics and Bucks was the first time they met this season in a rematch of last season’s East semifinals. It was a lot of chirping and talking in between.” That led to a technical foul called on Antetokounmpo as Seemed like it was a clean play.

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"Maybe he was a little bit frustrated!" - Jaylen Brown speaks on his ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Boston Celtics took care of the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day, as the C's solidified the #1 record in the NBA in a heated battle between two rivals.

This is not the first time the two clashed, as they have numerous encounters in previous postseason duels and even international games. Mark it on the calendar. “Maybe he was a little bit frustrated. Giannis wasn't shabby on the other end, notching 27 points with 9 rebounds and 3 assists, but it was not enough. He got up and threw an elbow at me, for whatever reason.” Antetokounmpo quickly got up and pushed Brown from the back, showing his displease with the play with no hesitation.

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How Celtics rely on entire team to guard Giannis Antetokounmpo in ... (masslive.com)

Signed-in readers now can bookmark stories to read later. NEW! ... BOSTON — The list just kept growing when Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla listed off the defenders ...

The Celtics will take all the wins they earn — especially against the Bucks. Just like in the playoffs, the Celtics were plenty physical in their quest to hinder Antetokounmpo. “For myself, just do whatever to stay in front of him, match the physicality that he brings and force him into tough shots. But he’s a great player and you got to be disciplined the whole game against him.” But the Celtics did a relatively good job slowing him down in a mostly-inefficient night. For the most part, the Celtics were rewarded for their efforts.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Scores 27 in loss (CBSSports.com)

Antetokounmpo chipped in 27 points (9-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-12 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Sunday's 139-118 loss to Boston.

• Even though Antetokounmpo didn't have his best performance in this game, he still ended just one rebound away from recording what would've been his fourth straight double-double.

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