How did the 2024 NBA preseason MVP of the Bucks perform against the Bulls?

In a preseason game on Monday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks played the Chicago Bulls. The “Greek Freak,” who turned in a strong effort in Thursday’s 107-102 loss to the LA Lakers, tried to inspire his team to turn things around.

After completing the first quarter with seven points and two assists, the two-time MVP had another outstanding start. However, Milwaukee found it difficult to match the visitors’ effectiveness and quickness. Despite starting the game without important players like Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and Coby White, the Bulls led 34–24 at the end of the first quarter.

And in the second quarter, Antetokounmpo maintained his productive night. The little frontcourt of Chicago was helpless against the “Greek Freak.” He was forced to foul by the Bulls in order to keep him from scoring at will. In the first half, he was 10-for-12 from the charity stripe.