Giannis Antetokounmpo may have to carry up a fair greater load for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Now, without star guard Damian Lillard, who tore his Achilles in Game 4 and can miss the rest of the playoffs and beyond, expect the Greek Freak to be forced to shoulder a fair greater load on Tuesday.
The previous NBA MVP is averaging 33.8 points per game on a ridiculous 62.2 percent shooting while averaging 14.3 boards a game.
His offensive dominance against Indiana should come as no surprise given his recent history against the franchise.
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Bucks vs. Pacers Game 5 betting preview
In 12 games against the Pacers overall over the past two seasons, Antetokounmpo is averaging 36.5 points on 66.8 percent shooting.
That stretch features a ridiculous 54-point game in November 2023 and a 64-point game a month later.
Bucks vs. Pacers prediction
The Pacers did a greater job of holding Antetokounmpo in check in Game 4, with just 45 percent shooting from the sector on 20 shots.
It’s hard to expect Antetokounmpo to be held down that way going forward, though.
While the Pacers have the upper hand within the series because of the Bucks’ underwhelming rotation, it doesn’t appear that Indiana has the products to decelerate Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo has had no less than 12 rebounds in every game this series, and I’d expect him to come back out like a person possessed on Tuesday along with his running mate, LIllard, out indefinitely.
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Bet the Greek Freak to have his way with the Pacers once more.
The play: Giannis Antetokounmpo to attain 35 or more points (+120, BetMGM Sportsbook)
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Dylan Svoboda is a flexible author and analyst across many sports. He’s particularly knowledgeable in regards to the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA.
