NBA Finals Bucks-Suns: Twitter Reacts To Giannis Antetokounmpo's Huge Game 2

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a huge night, but the Milwaukee Bucks fell short in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 42 points and 12 rebounds in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but the Milwaukee Bucks lost 118-108 on Thursday evening to the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns now have a 2-0 series lead in the Finals.

Here is what Twitter was saying about Antetokounmpo's night in Phoenix.

Giannis is the first player in Bucks franchise history with 40+ points and 10+ rebounds in a Finals game. pic.twitter.com/xTChWsIflJ

— StatMuse (@statmuse) July 9, 2021

Despite the loss, Giannis gave everything he had 👏

42 points
12 rebounds
4 assists
3 blocks
15/22 FG
11/18 FT
40 minutes

Respect. pic.twitter.com/khKpvtLrJs

— Overtime (@overtime) July 9, 2021

Giannis looking at Middleton in the locker room. pic.twitter.com/Wwnxbd1jko

— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) July 9, 2021

Giannis tonight pic.twitter.com/zJOO4Fd3lL

— $ (@skycapal0t) July 9, 2021

Giannis tonight despite the L:

42 Points
12 Rebounds
4 Assists
3 Blocks
68% FG

This man needs some help pic.twitter.com/rogSwrghoN

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 9, 2021

Giannis after the Bucks went down 0-2 to the Suns pic.twitter.com/7HRotPjpkA

— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) July 9, 2021

Giannis needed more help tonight pic.twitter.com/1n6tKgPF9b

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 9, 2021

The Phoenix Suns were 4.5-point favorites in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, according to FanDuel.

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