Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 32 in first official game since April
Giannis Antetokounmpo made a nearly flawless return on the biggest international stage, leading Greece to a dominant 109-82 victory over the Dominican Republic in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Piraeus, Greece. He delivered a stellar 32-point performance, shooting perfectly from the two-point range (10/10) and from beyond the arc (1/1). His only misses came at the free throw line, where he converted 9 out of 13 attempts.
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 32 points with 11/11 field goals, leading Greece to a win in a packed house #FIBAOQT
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 3:53 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 32 points with 11/11 field goals, leading Greece to a win in a packed house #FIBAOQT
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 3:53 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis went perfect from the field to secure the win vs Dominican Republic in #FIBAOQT 🫡🇬🇷
32 PTS
11/11 FG
18 MIN pic.twitter.com/b5M55Zq6gf – 3:52 PM
Giannis went perfect from the field to secure the win vs Dominican Republic in #FIBAOQT 🫡🇬🇷
32 PTS
11/11 FG
18 MIN pic.twitter.com/b5M55Zq6gf – 3:52 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo played a crucial role in Greece’s victory over the Dominican Republic 😤🇬🇷 #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/DtVejNrnWw – 3:52 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo played a crucial role in Greece’s victory over the Dominican Republic 😤🇬🇷 #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/DtVejNrnWw – 3:52 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Dominican Republic (Pre-Olympic Tournament opener)
32 points
11-11 FG
34 ranking
He’s hot. He carried Greece into a dominant win. #HellasBasketball #DOMGRE #FIBAOQT #fearthedeer – 3:42 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Dominican Republic (Pre-Olympic Tournament opener)
32 points
11-11 FG
34 ranking
He’s hot. He carried Greece into a dominant win. #HellasBasketball #DOMGRE #FIBAOQT #fearthedeer – 3:42 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🔥 Giannis Antetokounmpo could not miss
11 / 11 field goals, including one three-pointer
3⃣2⃣ points for Greece
#FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/qF1EzqqlHl – 3:42 PM
🔥 Giannis Antetokounmpo could not miss
11 / 11 field goals, including one three-pointer
3⃣2⃣ points for Greece
#FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/qF1EzqqlHl – 3:42 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating on both ends 💪
#FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/a6KBthPcij – 3:27 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating on both ends 💪
#FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/a6KBthPcij – 3:27 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
GIANNIS + GREECE JERSEY = 💯😱 #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/6kYyVQMhDC – 3:27 PM
GIANNIS + GREECE JERSEY = 💯😱 #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/6kYyVQMhDC – 3:27 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis is flying around people’s heads in Greece 🫣🇬🇷 #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/Ha3fMITBxL – 3:20 PM
Giannis is flying around people’s heads in Greece 🫣🇬🇷 #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/Ha3fMITBxL – 3:20 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo through the 1st half against Dominican Republic
15 points
6-6 FG
3-4 FT
2 assists
He already put the pace of the game. Greece up 15 at halftime (56-41). #HellasBasketball #DOMGRE #FeartheDeer #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/I42tnIpL1n – 2:51 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo through the 1st half against Dominican Republic
15 points
6-6 FG
3-4 FT
2 assists
He already put the pace of the game. Greece up 15 at halftime (56-41). #HellasBasketball #DOMGRE #FeartheDeer #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/I42tnIpL1n – 2:51 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Just a regular afternoon walk for Giannis #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/zyKOLNg9ek – 2:42 PM
Just a regular afternoon walk for Giannis #FIBAOQT
pic.twitter.com/zyKOLNg9ek – 2:42 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis can fly. Giannis can cook them all. #HellasBasketball #FIBAOQT #DOMGRE – 2:26 PM
Giannis can fly. Giannis can cook them all. #HellasBasketball #FIBAOQT #DOMGRE – 2:26 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach, Vin Baker, is st SEF watching Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greek National Team in the Pre-Olympic Tournanent. #FearTheDeer #HellasBasketball #FIBAOQT @SportalgrG pic.twitter.com/JamUKdxmLR – 2:00 PM
Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach, Vin Baker, is st SEF watching Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greek National Team in the Pre-Olympic Tournanent. #FearTheDeer #HellasBasketball #FIBAOQT @SportalgrG pic.twitter.com/JamUKdxmLR – 2:00 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Another day, another standing ovation for Giannis Antetokounmpo. #HellasBasketball #FeartheDeer #FIBAOQT @SportalgrG pic.twitter.com/OVwOD22yej – 1:55 PM
Another day, another standing ovation for Giannis Antetokounmpo. #HellasBasketball #FeartheDeer #FIBAOQT @SportalgrG pic.twitter.com/OVwOD22yej – 1:55 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Greek Freak – Greek NT edition #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/cyh29SBRov – 1:47 PM
Greek Freak – Greek NT edition #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/cyh29SBRov – 1:47 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Thanasis Antetokounmpo at @SportalgrG on whether his return to action will be either in the NBA or in Europe. “That’s a very good question. We’ll see”, he said. #HellasBasketball #Antetokounmpo – 10:09 AM
Thanasis Antetokounmpo at @SportalgrG on whether his return to action will be either in the NBA or in Europe. “That’s a very good question. We’ll see”, he said. #HellasBasketball #Antetokounmpo – 10:09 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
1-on-1 with Thanasis Antetokounmpo. On his rehab process, the Greek National Team in the #FIBAOQT, his main motivation, and more.
“I’m an example for my family.”
Exclusive on @SportalgrG. #HellasBasketball #FearTheDeer
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 7:40 AM
1-on-1 with Thanasis Antetokounmpo. On his rehab process, the Greek National Team in the #FIBAOQT, his main motivation, and more.
“I’m an example for my family.”
Exclusive on @SportalgrG. #HellasBasketball #FearTheDeer
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 7:40 AM
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The Dominican Republic was without Karl-Anthony Towns and Al Horford for the FIBA OQT. However, the Sacramento Kings guard Chris Duarte shone for the losing side, scoring 26 points and making 5 of his 8 three-point attempts. -via BasketNews / July 3, 2024
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