After missing just one game, Giannis Antetokounmpo made a comeback on Saturday to help the Milwaukee Bucks upset the Detroit Pistons 141–135.

Despite his 31-point performance, Giannis said he found it difficult to settle into a groove after playing his first game in six days. The two-time MVP last took the court on Sunday night when the Bucks defeated the Sacramento Kings 143-142 to win the game. The Greek Freak missed the Bucks’ Wednesday night 95-125 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a shoulder issue.

Inaccurate free throw shooting

Giannis made five turnovers and missed half of his 22 attempts from the free-throw line, indicating that his lack of activity had an impact on him.

“I was obviously not able to get my five versus five, any contact play, because we played the other day and had a day off in between,” Antetokounmpo remarked after the six-day period. “It’s difficult to find your rhythm if you don’t have that kind of practice day.”

Giannis excels in the latter stages.

Giannis was able to contribute even though he was out of sync, particularly when the Bucks needed him most. He led the Bucks from a 117-121 deficit to a 126-121 advantage in the fourth quarter with five points during a 9-0 run.

In addition, the two-time MVP recorded a block, two steals, nine assists, and ten rebounds.

Antetokounmpo remarked, “I’m just trying to be aggressive and get back rhythm.” Well, there will be instances when I’m able to locate a lane, drive downhill, and make a layup, dunk, or find a teammate. However, in the end, I believe that my best work comes when I’m being aggressive and driving downhill, making plays when I’m being aggressive. However, I believe that I became a little bit more accustomed to the game’s tempo in the second half.

Giannis’ aggressiveness, according to coach Adrian Griffin, gave the Bucks a significant boost as Milwaukee defeated Detroit for the third time in a row this season.

Griffin stated, “Giannis was big on both ends.” “He was aggressive with the ball and got to the rim, and he got us some stops early in the second half.” He brings us to the bonus quicker than many teams when he draws fouls, and that is really helpful.

On Monday, Milwaukee takes on Detroit once more. Giannis should be more effective now that he’s been able to get over his recent slump.