Paolo Banchero made his NBA return after months of injury in a game against Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks. Postgame, Giannis had surprising and encouraging words, praising Banchero’s resilience and potential as he rejoined the league’s action.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, following the Bucks' victory over Orlando on Friday, gave high praise to Magic star Paolo Banchero.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds, helping lead the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-106 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Paolo Banchero and the Magic after Friday’s game at Kia Center. “Orlando is a dangerous team,” the two-time NBA MVP said.
Returning to the court after a recovery that started on October 30, Paolo Banchero did his best in order to give Orlando a major win against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the latter side won 109-106 on the road.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34 ... (AP Photo/John Raoux) Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, drives around Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 ...
(AP Photo/John Raoux) Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John ...
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Following a 34-game absence due to a torn right abdominal muscle, Paolo Banchero returned to the Kia Center court Friday against the Bucks.
Damian Lillard added 29 points for the Bucks, including a couple of free throws with 9.3 seconds left for the game's final points in Milwaukee's 109-106 win.
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