New York Knicks: Keys To Defeating The Milwaukee Bucks

1. Contain Giannis Antetokounmpo

One could easily argue that no player in the NBA is more valuable to their team’s success than Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks are 17-16 with three wins in their past four games and intriguing upside.

If the New York Knicks are going to overcome the Bucks, then containing Antetokounpo will be the primary point of emphasis.

Antetokounmpo is the only player in the NBA who leads their team in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals per game. He also leads the Bucks in offensive rebounds per game, field goal percentage, free throws made, and free throw attempts.

With averages of 23.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.9 offensive rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.9 steals per game, Antetokounmpo is a legitimate star.

The player who has the task of going up against Antetokounmpo is New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony. Anthony has come under fire for his defensive effort and offensive execution in recent weeks, but this is the perfect platform for a statement game.

If the Knicks are going to defeat the Bucks, then Anthony must step up with a star-caliber performance of his own against Antetokounmpo.

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With the Knicks in dire need of a victory, it’s on Anthony and the defense to step up and overcome the Bucks for a vital victory.