Author: Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks became the first team in NBA history to trail by at least 20 points at halftime and come back to win by 15.

The Spurs and Pau Gasol reached an agreement on a contract buyout Friday and the plan is for the Bucks to sign the veteran after he clears waivers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo tried to whip a pass to a teammate in the corner but James Harden’s head got it the way.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 14 rebounds in just 25 minutes to lift Milwaukee in Madison Square Garden.

The Celtics reinforced the narrative that they are the team to beat in the East, but Giannis Antetokounmpo believes the Bucks are very close.