"Down the stretch, I just wanted to take the challenge. I wanted to stay in front of him as best I could. Because you knew that he's going to make a play. He's not going to pass it. And it worked out in my favor."
"We're playing well, right? So we cannot be comfortable. We can't be complacent right now. We got to keep on pushing, pushing our envelope, put our foot in the pedal and keep on moving forward."
Giannis Antetokounmpo made two decisive defensive plays in the final 40 seconds to secure a 105-101 Milwaukee victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. With the game tied, Antetokounmpo blocked LeBron James on a potential go-ahead layup and later knocked the ball loose for a steal with 1.5 seconds left. Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting and emphasized defensive focus and urgency. The Bucks have won five of seven games since his return from injury and six of nine overall, signaling momentum as they push forward.
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