Solving the Giannis Problem
The Toronto Raptors fell 122-116 to the Milwaukee Bucks in their home opener, struggling to contain Giannis Antetokounmpo, the former NBA MVP.
After a 138-point win over the Atlanta Hawks, the Raptors hoped to bring momentum to their home game, but Giannis proved to be a different challenge. His size, power, and agility made it hard for the Raptors to defend him in the post, and he made multiple trips to the line in the first quarter.
Giannis isn’t a guy to play extended minutes, especially this early in the season.
The Raptors needed to take advantage of the minutes when Giannis was not on the court, but ultimately fell short. Author's summary: Raptors struggle to contain Giannis.