Milwaukee built an 8-3 advantage, but a 13-0 run by the Knicks, even after a Bucks timeout, built their lead up to 16-8. Giannis helped restart a slumping offense for Milwaukee, getting a couple of shots from the inside to go.

The Knicks swept the Bucks 3–0 last season, beating them by an average of 22 points. It was one of the few times Antetokounmpo’s team looked outmatched. Coming into this game, that sting hadn’t faded. From shootaround to tipoff, Giannis said he reminded his teammates exactly what had happened.