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NBA SPEC 2026-01-11 · Evening Edition WIN

Bucks vs. Nuggets

Over 29.5 Points
51%
Entry Price
$264K
Volume
8:00 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
+0.49u
P&L

ANALYSIS

Giannis leads the league in Points in the Paint EPA and maintains a 33.2% usage rate against a Denver defense currently missing its top two interior anchors, Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas. Since returning from a calf injury, Antetokounmpo has averaged 31.0 points over his last five games and is vocally committed to "pushing the envelope" to move Milwaukee back into the playoff picture. Facing a frontcourt that lacks its primary rim protectors, we expect Giannis to dominate the interior and continue his high-efficiency scoring run.
Key Data
Usage Rate: 33.2%, Rim Protection Rank: 22nd

OUTCOME

Giannis scored 33 (Final Bucks 112-108)
Giannis Antetokounmpo exploited Denver's drop coverage, gaining significant downhill momentum to reach the rim. Without Aaron Gordon to provide physical resistance, Giannis took 12 free-throw attempts and converted 11.

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