Bucks' Giannis Records Fastest 30-Point, 20-Rebound, 5-Assist Game in NBA History
Nov 21, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to etch his name into the record books at just 26 years old.
Antetokounmpo recorded 32 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 30 minutes during Saturday's 117-108 win over the Orlando Magic. He's now the owner of the fastest 30-point, 20-rebound, 5-assist game since minutes started being tracked in 1951, per Elias Sports.
Giannis becomes the first player with 30 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists in less than 35 minutes since Willie Naulls in 1959! #NBA75@Giannis_An34: 32 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks in 30 minutes pic.twitter.com/K208KqDMYv
Giannis Antetokounmpo (32 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks) is the 5th player to reach those thresholds in regulation over the past 40 seasons. @EliasSports
The other 4 are DeMarcus Cousins, Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Hakeem Olajuwon. pic.twitter.com/DOPYy7XbMz
It was also the third 30-point, 20-rebound, 5-assist game of Antetokounmpo's career. The only other players with more 30/20/5 games are Charles Barkley (8), Kevin Garnett (4) and Tim Duncan (4).
The two-time MVP entered Saturday's game averaging 27.5 points, 11.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 50.7 percent from the field.
Mike Budenholzer Told Bucks to 'Push for Better' After Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict
Nov 20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the second half of the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
During his pregame press conference Friday, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer took the time to address the news that Kyle Rittenhouse had been found not guilty of homicide and other charges following the fatal shooting of two men and injuring of another during racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020.
"Still trying to push for better in our country," Budenholzer said before Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, per ESPN's Jamal Collier. "Hoping for improvement. Organizationally, just continue to fight for social justice, for better. But at the same time, have to abide by the jury and the decision and the verdict and continue to fight for better."
Rittenhouse, 18, was found not guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.
The Illinois native, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, crossed state lines to attend a protest in Kenosha following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. He said he was protecting a car dealership and also claimed to be an EMT, which proved to be false.
Rittenhouse also said that the three men he shot during the protests were attacking him and that he fired his weapon in self-defense. If found guilty on the first-degree intentional homicide charge, Rittenhouse faced life in prison.
In regards to Budenholzer, he would not go into detail about how much the team had been monitoring the case over the last several days, per ESPN.
"Obviously it was very closely connected with the Jacob Blake case and the connection to everything that transpired while we were in Orlando in the bubble," Budenholzer said.
The Bucks took a stand in support of racial and social justice when they decided to sit out Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Magic in the Orlando bubble following the shooting of Blake in August 2020.
Budenholzer's comments echo those from other leaders around the NBA. Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash called the situation "disappointing," adding that people must continue "to fight for the type of justice and equality that serves all."
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had similar comments, voicing concerns about gun laws in the United States in addition to saying the country is "treading down a dangerous path."
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo's COVID-19 Vaccine Status Concerned Bucks During Finals
Nov 18, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 109-102. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Milwaukee Bucks were reportedly quite concerned about Giannis Antetokounmpo's vaccination status before and during last season's NBA Finals.
Matt Sullivan of Rolling Stone reported "nobody outside of a small braintrust knew whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo was vaccinated against COVID-19."
One team official said, "We were very concerned that Giannis wasn't vaccinated and that, with all of this exposure from all these different people," he would eventually test positive.
Such a development would have been a massive blow to the team's championship chances, and the official said making sure he was negative was among the team's biggest priorities.
The rising case totals associated with the Delta variant was just one of the reasons for concern.
Milwaukee also expanded to two team planes to allow family members to travel to games and even participated in family dinners with guests after limiting such activities during the season. There were also large crowds in attendance at the indoor games in Phoenix and Milwaukee, which put players at higher risk.
It also wasn't just the Bucks, as Sullivan reported "upwards of a dozen people associated with" both teams tested positive. The positive tests included staff members, family members and Bucks player Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the brother of Milwaukee's star player.
"Hearing that the Suns also had issues, too, was a little bit scary," a league official who traveled with the Bucks said. "It felt like COVID just dropped back out of the sky, came out of nowhere and just tried its best to ruin the Finals."
Fortunately for Milwaukee, the NBA Finals unfolded as planned.
The Bucks won in six games, with Antetokounmpo taking home NBA Finals MVP in one of the most dominant performances in NBA history. He took over the closeout contest in Game 6 and ended up with 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks to clinch his first career championship.
Antetokounmpo has since revealed he is vaccinated to help protect himself and his family.
Milwaukee is looking to defend its title this season but is off to an inconsistent start at 7-8 despite defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
Giannis Drops 47 in Dominant Performance as Bucks Beat Anthony Davis, Lakers
Nov 18, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
In the battle of the past two NBA champions on Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks came out victorious.
Led by another monster performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo and an inspired showing from Bobby Portis, the Bucks knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers, 109-102.
While Khris Middleton returned to action for the first time since Oct. 30 for Milwaukee (7-8), LeBron James missed his eighth straight game for the Lakers. Los Angeles (8-8) is just 4-4 in those contests.
Perhaps the Lakers' night could best be summed up by this Russell Westbrook gaffe:
Neither team will be particularly thrilled with how it's started the season. But the Bucks looked the part of the defending champions Wednesday, beating the short-handed Lakers.
Key Stats
Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL: 47 points, nine rebounds, 18-of-23 from the field
Bobby Portis, MIL: 17 points, five rebounds
Khris Middleton, MIL: 16 points, six assists, five rebounds
Anthony Davis, LAL: 18 points, nine rebounds
Russell Westbrook, LAL: 19 points, 15 assists
Talen Horton-Tucker, LAL: 25 points, 12 rebounds
Giannis Is Downright Unstoppable
If this game was only two quarters, the Greek Freak would have had himself a game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 28 points at halftime, the 2nd-most in a 1st half in his career.
He has nearly as many points in the paint (20) as the Lakers do as a team (22). pic.twitter.com/LfWzoWV7KN
That entire first half was Giannis staring Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard and any other Laker in the face and deciding he's going to score over them, around them or through them.
But it lasted four, of course, giving Antetokounmpo the chance to add to his dominant first half. He didn't disappoint.
And in the superstar showdown between Giannis and AD, there was a pretty clear winner.
Giannis almost gets stripped but he recovers it for the dunk. But more importantly, just look at him just run through Davis. pic.twitter.com/S09YBpALsK
This man is a two-time MVP and the defending Finals MVP for a reason. Giannis doesn't miss an opportunity to remind the NBA world of his supremacy.
With LeBron Out, the Lakers Needed More from AD
In a game devoid of James, you would expect Davis or perhaps Westbrook to lead the Lakes in scoring. Instead, on Wednesday, it was Talen Horton-Tucker.
That isn't going to cut it, even if Davis was slightly hobbled at one point.
The Lakers say Anthony Davis took a knee to his hip -- he was moving gingerly late in the third quarter -- but he will return to tonight's game.
Davis' inability to take over the game, like his superstar counterpart Antetokounmpo, was the difference in this one. At some point, the Lakers are supposed to transition from being LeBron's team to one that follows AD.
Wednesday was another reminder that such a time hasn't come, at least not yet.
What's Next?
The Lakers stay on the road, traveling to Boston to face the Celtics on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Bucks are in action that same night, hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8 p.m. ET.
Bucks' Giannis Says He Still Feels 'Traumatic Stress' of Knee Injury from ECF Game 4
Nov 16, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles up the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Giannis Antetokounmpo avoided a catastrophic knee injury when he went down in Game 4 of the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, but he says he's still feeling the aftereffects of his leg buckling.
“My leg was the opposite way,” Antetokounmpo told Zach Baron of GQ. “To this day, I feel the effect, the traumatic stress. I still feel it, and I think I’m going to feel it until I die.”
Antetokounmpo went down with a frightening knee injury in the third quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks' matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, staying down on the floor for more than a minute before limping to the locker room. It seemed at the time like a potential worst-case scenario, but Antetokounmpo avoided major injury and was able to return for the NBA Finals, where he took home his first Finals MVP.
While Antetokounmpo hasn't shown any ill effects from the hyperextension, this is evidence of the discomfort athletes are likely playing with at all times. We constantly hear about recovery from ACL tears, but rarely about the minor, recurrent injuries that athletes play through every night.
It's the old hurt vs. injured adage. Antetokounmpo may never be 100 percent the same after the injury—and it's possible it portends a more catastrophic injury later in his career—but he's still able to play at a high level, so little is said about the ailment.
Bucks' Giannis 'Chose' Milwaukee with New Contract: 'In Two Years, That Might Change'
Nov 16, 2021
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 31: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks warms up before the start of the second half at Fiserv Forum on October 31, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jazz defeated the Bucks 107-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Giannis Antetokounmpo may not be wedded to the Milwaukee Bucks for the entirety of his five-year, $228.2 million extension.
"I chose to stay here even with all the pressure because it's easier to leave," the two-time MVP told GQ's Zach Baron. "That's the easy thing to do. It's easy to leave."
However, Antetokounmpo conceded "the next challenge might not be here."
"Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us—for now," he said. "In two years, that might change. I'm being totally honest with you. I'm always honest. I love this city. I love this community. I want to help as much as possible."
The comments would've raised significantly more alarm bells in Milwaukee if the Bucks hadn't taken down the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals. Even though he had already signed the extension, the Bucks' failure to win a championship in 2020-21 would've reignited the conversation about his long-term future with the team.
Alex Saratsis, Antetokounmpo's agent, explained to Baron how things "might change" was less about the Bucks and more about the fact the 26-year-old has already achieved so much already.
In addition to his one championship and two MVPs, he's a five-time All-NBA player, four-time All-Defensive player, a Finals MVP, an All-Star MVP and the 2019-20 Defensive Player of the Year. The Greek star earned a place on the NBA's 75th anniversary team, and he's still in the prime of his career.
Nobody should be surprised if at a certain point Antetokounmpo might relish the opportunity to explore fresh scenery. And nobody knows what the state of the Bucks will be in a few years.
The Oklahoma City Thunder appeared to be on solid footing when Paul George re-signed in the 2018 offseason. One year later, George and Russell Westbrook were both traded as OKC kicked off a rebuild.
The Houston Rockets pushed the Golden State Warriors to the brink in the 2018 Western Conference Finals. By January 2021, James Harden waved the white flag and said he had "literally done everything I can" in pursuit of a title.
Rather than solidifying their status as a Finals contender in the Eastern Conference, landing Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward in 2017 was the start of a tumultuous two-year run for the Boston Celtics.
Unlike the Bucks, the Thunder, Rockets and Celtics all fell short of their goal, and it seemed apparent they didn't have a strong path forward by maintaining the status quo. Milwaukee is off to a 6-8 start in 2021-22, but it's way too early to start arguing again about whether Antetokounmpo needs to leave to maximize his peak playing years.
Dennis Schroder Pours in 38, Celtics Down Bucks in OT with Giannis out Injured
Nov 13, 2021
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 12: Dennis Schroder #71 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 12, 2021 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Boston Celtics took down the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night in a 122-113 overtime win at TD Garden to move to 6-6 on the season following a big win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
Amid a rough start to the season for the C's, Jayson Tatum continues to impress. However, Dennis Schroderand Marcus Smart were crucial to getting the Celtics back to .500.
Dennis Schroder, Marcus Smart Solid Supporting Cast for Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum is expected to play a major role in each of Boston's games, but let's take a look at some other players who were particularly effective Friday night.
Dennis Schroder was impressive for the C's against Milwaukee. He led the team with 14 points on 8-of-18 shooting overall in the first quarter and also had two assists. However, he was less effective in the second quarter, going 0-for-3 from the field, failing to add to his point total, and recording just one rebound. He also turned the ball over three times.
Schroder was much better in the third and fourth quarters.
In addition to Schroder, Marcus Smart was also effective against the Bucks. While he went 0-for-3 shooting in the first quarter, he started to heat up in the second, scoring five points while adding one rebound, three assists and a steal.
The third quarter was where Smart shined, though, helping give Boston an 88-81 lead entering the fourth quarter. He tallied 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and another steal in the third.
Friday's game marked Smart's best of the season. He had been averaging nine points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 32.6 percent from the field and 28.1 percent from deep in 10 games.
He shot 54 percent from the field and 40 percent from deep against the Bucks.
Schroder's 38-point night marked his best of the season and his third consecutive 20-plus point game as he's been one of Boston's most consistent scorers this season. If he continues on this pace, the Celtics should be in good hands moving forward provided some other players step up.
Antetokounmpo would have been a major talking point in Friday's game, but he was ruled out with an ankle injury. The Bucks got even contributions from each of their starters Friday night in a valiant effort.
Portis started things off in the first quarter going 5-for-6 from the field for 10 points, which led Milwaukee. He also had two rebounds.
However, Portis cooled off in the second quarter, failing to add to his point total, while Jrue Holiday emerged, tallying eight points, two rebounds and two assists. Portis also failed to score in the third quarter before scoring seven points in the fourth.
Grayson Allen and George Hill were also impressive Friday night, combining for 37 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists. Holiday finished with an impressive 17 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists.
With Antetokounmpo sidelined, the Bucks needed solid scoring from each of their starters, and luckily, that's exactly what they got. Even Milwaukee's bench was solid, combining for 22 points, 14 rebounds and four assists.
While the Bucks definitely need Antetokounmpo to be successful, their effort on Friday night tells us a lot about the defending NBA champions. They aren't going to give up just because their best player is sidelined.
What's Next?
The Celtics will be on the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, while the Bucks don't play again until Sunday when they travel to face the Atlanta Hawks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Ruled Out for Bucks vs. Celtics with Ankle Injury
Nov 12, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo plays during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play Friday night against the Boston Celtics.
According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Giannis had been listed as probable for the game with a sprained ankle before getting ruled out.
Giannis is off to another strong start this season, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.1 steals per game in 12 contests.
Milwaukee has struggled a bit as a team out of the gates, though, with a 6-6 record, which is good for ninth in the Eastern Conference.
The 26-year-old battled through a hyperextended left knee in last year's postseason that cost him Games 5 and 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, both Bucks wins.
Antetokounmpo returned for the NBA Finals, though, and had a monster series, averaging 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals per contest as the Bucks won the series in six games.
His Game 6 performance (50 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks, 17-of-19 from the foul line) was one of the finest NBA Finals performances in league history.
"When I came to the league, I said 'I'm 18 years old, nobody believes in me, nobody thinks I can make it.'"
It's no surprise that the two-time MVP came up big, and continues to do so, for Milwaukee. So long as he's a Buck—and it seems likely he'll remain with the organization for the duration, or at least the majority, of his career—they'll be in contention.
With Giannis out for Friday's game, the Bucks' depth will be tested against the Celtics.
Milwaukee is also without All-Star forward Khris Middleton due to COVID-19 protocols, meaning head coach Mike Budenholzer will lean heavily on guard Jrue Holiday to be the go-to guy.
Forward Bobby Portis also figures to get a lot of run, as center Brook Lopez is out due to a back injury as well.
Giannis Dominant as Bucks Outlast Depleted 76ers 118-109
Nov 10, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, goes up for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
After two straight losses, the Milwaukee Bucks got back on track Tuesday night with a 118-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center to improve to 5-6 on the season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was instrumental in the victory, but Grayson Allen and Bobby Portis helped push Milwaukee over the edge.
Bucks' Grayson Allen Continues Great Start to Season
Antetokounmpo will never not be a talking point for the Bucks, so let's talk about someone else who has had a big impact in the Milwaukee lineup throughout the 2021-22 campaign.
Allen has been incredibly impressive for the Bucks this season, and he continued being effective for the franchise in Tuesday's game against the Sixers.
The 26-year-old was a consistent scorer against Milwaukee, kicking things off in the first quarter with seven points on 3-of-5 shooting in eight minutes.
However, Allen cooled off in the third quarter, scoring just two points and adding two assists before upping his game in the fourth, when he tallied 10 points and one rebound.
Allen entered Tuesday's game averaging 14.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from deep. The Bucks will need the Duke product to continue playing well this season with Donte DiVincenzo, Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez sidelined.
Portis was also impressive against the Sixers, putting up 19 points, 10 rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes. However, Jrue Holiday needs to step up his scoring, as he finished with just eight points. He also had seven rebounds and six assists.
Tyrese Maxey Shines for Short-Handed Sixers
The Sixers were without some of their best players Tuesday night against Milwaukee, and Tyrese Maxey rose to the challenge. The 21-year-old was unstoppable, especially in the first quarter, when he put up 17 points on 10-of-13 shooting and dished two assists.
Maxey cooled off in the second quarter, adding just two points to tie the game at 50 with about four minutes remaining until halftime. He also added two rebounds.
However, he bounced back in the third quarter to keep things between the Sixers and Bucks close, putting up eight points, two assists, one steal and one block just after halftime.
Tuesday night's game was Maxey's best of the season thus far, and he should continue to be a significant part of Philly's offense with Joel Embiid and Co. sidelined. Maxey's emergence will be critical for the Sixers down the stretch as Ben Simmons remains out of the lineup amid a rift with the franchise.
The former first-round pick entered Tuesday's game against the Bucks averaging a career-best 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game while shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from deep.
While Maxey was impressive against Milwaukee, Shake Milton and Georges Niang were just as great. The duo combined for 41 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
The Bucks will play the Knicks on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, while the Sixers will host the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, NBA Champion Bucks Visit President Biden at the White House
Nov 8, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 08: U.S. President Joe Biden (L) receive a jersey from Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry (R) as player Giannis Antetokounmpo (C) watches during an event where Biden honored the Bucks for winning the 2021 NBA Championship, on the South Lawn at the White House on November 08, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns to win the 2021 NBA Championship. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The Milwaukee Bucks visited the White House to celebrate their championship from the 2020-21 season, making them the first NBA team to do so since the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
"To all the players, that's what you represent for so many people: Pride. Pride and decency," President Joe Biden said in his speech. "Just look at the enduring images during the Finals. Thousands of fans celebrating in the Deer District. ... You represented yourselves and your fans, your families and your organization and a great American city by staying true to who you are."
The Bucks, as is tradition, gave President Biden an honorary jersey:
The president also had a few jokes for the Bucks players, including Jrue Holiday:
President Biden, to the Bucks’ Jrue Holiday, in mentioning Holiday’s wife, the superstar soccer player and champion Lauren Holiday: “you’re good. But you married way up, pal.”
“What a hell of a family ... I think you won the gene pool.”
— President Biden jokes to Milwaukee Bucks star and MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis and Thanasis join their brother Kostas as NBA champions. pic.twitter.com/Jl0W57WakO
"This is a great example that with hard work, with sacrifices, if you dedicate yourself and waking up every single day and try to get better in anything you do, in anything you love, and believe in your dreams, you can accomplish great things in life," superstar and Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo said in his speech. "I've done that my whole life, and I'm in the White House. This is us. You can never take moments like that for granted, but without hard work that would not be possible."
Giannis' speech at the White House celebrating the Bucks' championship 🙌 https://t.co/OJ3h5BVdzx
The previous four champions—the Golden State Warriors (twice), Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers—all skipped the White House visit during the presidency of Donald Trump.
The former president had disinvited the Warriors in 2017 after Stephen Curry told reporters he wasn't interested in visiting the White House and Kevin Durant said he didn't "respect who's in office right now."
The Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns in six games to win the 2020-21 NBA title. Antetokounmpo was brilliant in the clinching Game 6, posting 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks. For the series, he averaged 35.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 blocks and shot 61.8 percent from the field.
It was the sort of performance more than worthy of a trip to the White House.
