Raptors' Barnes was in tough against Bucks 'Force of Nature'

Raptors' Barnes was in tough against Bucks 'Force of Nature'

By Tim Wharnsby

TORONTO — Before his Toronto Raptors faced the challenge of defending Milwaukee Bucks standout Giannis Antetokounmpo, head coach Darko Rajakovic called the two-time NBA MVP one of the top three basketball players in the world.

After Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in the Bucks’ 122-116 win, Rajakovic described him as a

force of nature
.

I think Giannis is Giannis
, Rajakovic said.
We have to control that better
.

Toronto point guard Immanuel Quickley added:

It’s tough. He puts a lot of pressure on your defence. He’s almost seven-feet tall, strong, and he can dribble
.

Author's summary: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to win over Raptors.

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