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Tyrese Haliburton's stunning 4-point play gives the Pacers a 115-114 win over the Bucks • Mar. 11, 2025, 10:40 PM ET (AP)
Antetokounmpo joins 20,000-point club as Bucks roll past short-handed Mavericks 137-107 • Mar. 6, 2025, 12:29 AM ET (AP)
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo says consistency of his work ethic helped him join 20,000-point club • Mar. 6, 2025, 12:24 AM ET (AP)
Milwaukee's Bobby Portis suspended after he mistakenly took painkiller Tramadol rather than Toradol • Feb. 21, 2025, 12:12 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Giannis Adetokunbo • Greek Freak
Born December 6, 1994 (age 30) • Athens • Greece

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