The league has erased Antetokounmpo's 10th rebound, which he got after missing a layup on purpose in the final seconds.
For one, missed shots on your own basket don't count as attempts, so he wasn't credited with a rebound and didn't get his triple-double. The two-time MVP had grabbed Kispert's errant shot for his ninth rebound of the game, and was just one board shy of a triple-double. As Antetokounmpo did not do so, his flip at the rim was not an official attempt, which meant there could be no rebound. Antetokounmpo had attempted to stat-pad his way to the mark. Back in 2003, All that was left was for the Bucks to dribble out the clock, but Antetokounmpo had other ideas.
The Milwaukee Bucks superstar previously performed a discussed triple-double against the Washington Wizards. By Eurohoops Team/ [email protected].
But yeah, I just try to play the game smart and kind of stole one”, he previously said. “I was thinking about scoring the ball, but I feel like in those situations it’s best to kind of keep the ball. [ESPN’s Zach Lowe](https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/status/1632833179261304838), the NBA decided to rescind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 10th rebound against the [Washington Wizards](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/washington-wizards/?lang=en&lang=en), and therefore his fourth triple-double of the season so far.
The NBA has rescinded Giannis Antetokounmpo's 10th rebound last night- and thus his triple-double. The league adjusted the statistics from the Milwaukee ...
The stat adjustment dropped his rebound average from 11.94 per game to 11.92, even though his shooting percentage, with the missed shot also erased, improved from 53.8% to 53.9%. On-site statisticians credited him with a missed shot and a 10th rebound from that play. The 28-year-old two-time NBA MVP grabbed a defensive rebound with about nine seconds left, knowing that left him one rebound short of 10.
In order to secure the lofty stat, Giannis gave himself a cheeky little offensive rebound just before the buzzer. After the game, Antetokounmpo played coy about ...
"But yeah, I just try to play the game smart and kind of stole one." [March 6, 2023]
The NBA ruled that Giannis Antetokounmpo's final rebound against the Wizards didn't count because he did not take an official shot attempt.
"Yeah, I just tried to play the game smart and kind of stole one." On Monday, the NBA decided that he didn’t. [117-111 victory over the Wizards at Capital One Arena](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/03/05/live-milwaukee-bucks-vs-washington-wizards-game-updates/69969397007/), Antetokounmpo was dribbling out the clock when he softly shot the ball off the bottom of the backboard, which he of course rebounded.
Nice try, Giannis. But this “rebound” shouldn't have counted for the Milwaukee Bucks star.
The Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo created his own rebound in the last moments of a 117-111 victory over the Washington Wizards to secure a ...
"But yeah, I just try to play the game smart and kind of stole one." Instead of running down the clock, he lobbed a gentle flip off the backboard and collected his shot. "I just tried to play the game smart and stole one"
The NBA rescinded Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's self-created rebound that completed his triple-double vs. the Washington Wizards.
Antetokounmpo pulled down a defensive board with under 10 seconds remaining for his ninth rebound of the game. [Milwaukee Bucks star's self-created rebound](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-secures-triple-double-hilariously-clever-fashion?chrcontext=WVIT) that completed his triple-double in Sunday's road win over the Washington Wizards. The league reviews all stats from every game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished, officially, with 23 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds vs. Washington on Sunday. NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo said he ...
On-site statisticians credited him with a missed shot and a 10th rebound from that play. He grabbed a defensive rebound with about nine seconds left, knowing that left him one rebound short of 10. [117-111](https://www.nba.com/game/mil-vs-was-0022200973).
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points and 13 assists in the Bucks' win Sunday over the Wizards, but nine rebounds, one short of a triple-double. So with the clock ...
Then it got even funnier on Monday. The Milwaukee Bucks star was one rebound short in the waning seconds of the 117-111 win with 23 points, 13 assists and nine ...
The NBA is rescinding the triple-double that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo secured in the waning seconds of Sunday's game, ESPN reported Monday ...
[NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks past Wizards](https://sports.inquirer.net/499682/nba-giannis-antetokounmpos-triple-double-lifts-bucks-past-wizards) He then dribbled the length of the floor, ostensibly to run out the clock, but then threw a soft toss to himself off the backboard, seemingly collecting his 10th rebound and fourth triple-double of the season. The NBA is rescinding the triple-double that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo secured in the waning seconds of Sunday’s game, ESPN reported Monday.
The Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo stole a last-minute rebound against the Washington Wizards to secure his fourth triple-double of the season.
The stat adjustment dropped his rebound average from 11.94 per game to 11.92 - but his shooting percentage, with the missed "shot" also erased, improved from .538 to .539. "But yeah, I just try to play the game smart and kind of stole one." Giannis Antetokounmpo thought he had secured himself his fourth triple-double of the season.
The Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo created his own rebound in the last moments of a 117-111 victory over the Washington Wizards to secure a ...
"But yeah, I just try to play the game smart and kind of stole one." Instead of running down the clock, he lobbed a gentle flip off the backboard and collected his shot. "I just tried to play the game smart and stole one"
The NBA rescinded Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's self-created rebound that completed his triple-double vs. the Washington Wizards.
Antetokounmpo pulled down a defensive board with under 10 seconds remaining for his ninth rebound of the game. [Milwaukee Bucks star's self-created rebound](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-secures-triple-double-hilariously-clever-fashion?chrcontext=WNBC) that completed his triple-double in Sunday's road win over the Washington Wizards. The league reviews all stats from every game.
Players retiring one day is inevitable, something that is already in the mind of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Find out which Milwaukee Bucks players are likely to take on the Orlando Magic in this matchup. Get up-to-date injury updates and analysis on who will be ...
The Milwaukee Bucks' big man was one rebound short in the waning seconds of the 117-111 win with 23 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds. And rather than run ...
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday on Tuesday when the team takes on the Magic in Orlando, Florida.
[Wendell Carter Jr](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277847/wendell-carter-jr). (left hip) and [Gary Harris](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2999547/gary-harris) (sore left adductor) are questionable for the Magic. [Wesley Matthews](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4032/wesley-matthews).
Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report for Tuesday's game.
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo going to play vs. the Orlando Magic? The Bucks have updated their injury report Tuesday afternoon.
[The new-look Nets pushed the Bucks to the limit](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/28/bucks-nets-game-score-giannis-antetokounmpo-probable-ben-simmons-injury-report-barclays-center/69952074007/) in New York on Feb. The Nets have seen Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson thrive in new roles since being [acquired in the Kevin Durant trade](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2023/02/08/suns-acquiring-kevin-durant-blockbuster-trade-nets/11218042002/) and center Nic Claxton is having a strong defensive season. They have missed the same game just four times, and the Bucks are 2-2 in those contests. [Giannis Antetokounmpo](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/02/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-timeline-history-during-nba-career-with-milwaukee-bucks/69951355007/)(non-COVID illness), out at the Amway Center. He was originally listed as probable to play with right knee soreness.
Antetokounmpo was previously listed as probable due to right knee soreness, but the MVP candidate is now under the weather and will miss just his second game ...
• Bobby Portis figures to be the most likely candidate to fill Antetokounmpo's spot in the starting five. Antetokounmpo was previously listed as probable due to right knee soreness, but the MVP candidate is now under the weather and will miss just his second game since Jan.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Jrue Holiday were listed as "out" before the team takes on the Orlando Magic.
Middleton was not listed on the injury report on Monday, while guard Wesley Matthews and [recently-signed guard Goran Dragic](https://clutchpoints.com/bucks-news-goran-dragic-planning-to-sign-with-milwaukee) were both listed as “out.” and guard Gary Harris were listed as “day-to-day” and questionable for Tuesday’s with a hip injuries. [Isaac underwent](https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-jonathan-isaac-gets-season-ending-surgery-for-adductor-injury) a season-ending surgery for a torn left adductor muscle, while Schofield will sit out with a concussion.
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday on Tuesday when the team takes on the Magic in Orlando, Florida.
[Wendell Carter Jr](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277847/wendell-carter-jr). (left hip) and [Gary Harris](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2999547/gary-harris) (sore left adductor) are questionable for the Magic. [Wesley Matthews](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4032/wesley-matthews).
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday on Tuesday when the team takes on the Magic in Orlando, Florida.
[Wendell Carter Jr](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277847/wendell-carter-jr). (left hip) and [Gary Harris](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2999547/gary-harris) (sore left adductor) are questionable for the Magic. [Wesley Matthews](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4032/wesley-matthews).
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo going to play vs. the Orlando Magic? The Bucks have updated their injury report Tuesday afternoon.
Milwaukee: Giannis Antetokounmpo (non-COVID illness) and Jrue Holiday (neck soreness) have been downgraded to out for Tuesday's game against Orlando.
-via [Twitter @eric_nehm](https://twitter.com/eric_nehm)/ February 26, 2023 [#Bucks](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bucks). “But yeah, I just try to play the game smart and kind of stole one.” -via [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35795864/giannis-antetokounmpo-creates-own-rebound-secure-triple-double)/ March 6, 2023 -via [HoopsHype](https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-injuries-tracker/)/ March 6, 2023 [Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points, had a season-high 13 assists and rebounded his intentionally missed shot with a second left for his fourth triple-double of the season](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35795864/giannis-antetokounmpo-creates-own-rebound-secure-triple-double)as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 117-111 on Sunday night. [#Magic](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Magic)with a non-COVID illness. Very curious to see how Harden looks tonight. (2/4) The first hurt the Wizards significantly. and Jrue Holiday’s bucket has been waved off. You ain’t really shooting your shot if you have no intent to make it And has been trying to take advantage of the way they call it. Gary Harris (sore left adductor) and Wendell Carter Jr. [#Bucks](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bucks)– [12:50 PM](https://twitter.com/JimOwczarski/status/1633163225175846924) [Jim Owczarski](https://twitter.com/JimOwczarski)@ [JimOwczarski](https://twitter.com/JimOwczarski)