Giannis Antetokounmpo Sank The Knicks On A Wild Game-Winning Layup

With a bit of extra attention on the proceedings given the presence of Jabari Parker in a comeback performance, the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks produced an entertaining, back-and-forth contest on Friday evening. Through nearly 48 minutes, all indications were that the two teams were headed for an extra period to decide a winner, but in the closing seconds, Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo took things into his own hands.

And in the blink of an eye, the game was over after Antetokounmpo slammed the door with a beautiful spinning finish at the rim.

Antetokounmpo was the best player on the floor throughout the evening, finishing with 29 points (to lead all scorers) and 11 rebounds. His final bucket proved pivotal, though, and Antetokounmpo may be the only player in the league who could have combined the length and coordination necessary to execute the move in question and evade the outstretched arms of various Knicks defenders.

Given the final score of 92-90, it wasn’t as if offense was the centerpiece of Friday’s game, but that didn’t stop Antetokounmpo from putting on a show in a way that only few could. The final possession reflected that in grand fashion, and when it ended, the Knicks were left with a loss.