Raptors' Barnes was in tough against Bucks 'Force of Nature'
By Tim Wharnsby
TORONTO — Before his Toronto Raptors embarked on the difficult 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 poured in a game-high 31 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in the Bucks’ 122-116 win at Scotiabank Arena on Friday, the Raptors head coach described the Bucks’ 6-foot-11 forward as a force of nature.
“I think Giannis is Giannis,” Rajakovic said. “We have to control that better.”
“It’s tough,” Toronto point guard Immanuel Quickley added. “He puts a lot of pressure on your defence. He’s almost seven-feet tall, strong, and he can dribble.”
Author's summary: Raptors struggle against Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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