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Giannis Antetokounmpo's Amazing Dunk Went Viral In Bucks-Nuggets Game

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a sensational highlight during Monday's game.
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On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.   

The game was close, but the Nuggets were able to win by a score of 113-107. 

Star point guard Jamal Murray led the way with 35 points and five assists. 

During the second half, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo had an incredible dunk that went viral on social media.     

Via The NBA: "Giannis throws this down from behind the backboard!"

Antetokounmpo finished the game with 29 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block while shooting 11/19 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.  

With the loss, the Bucks dropped to 32-15 in their first 47 games, which still has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

Following the Nuggets, they will remain on the road to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday evening in Oregon.   

On the road, the Bucks have an 11-10 record in the 21 games they have played away from Wisconsin. 

Meanwhile, the Nuggets improved to 33-15 in their first 48 games, which has them as the third seed in the Western Conference.  

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak and are an outstanding 19-4 in the 23 games they have played on their home floor in Denver. 

Following Monday's victory over the Bucks, the Nuggets will travel to Oklahoma to face off against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday evening.