Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Orlando Magic on January 10 at the Kia Center in Orlando. Standing at fifth seed, the Bucks (19-16) are coming off a victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
While they will face the Magic (22-16) for their next clash, fans are worried about Antetokounmpo. He is dealing with right patella tendinopathy and is listed as probable for the upcoming game. Although the knee issue has been bothering him for sometime, he is most likely to start for Milwaukee.
Meanwhile, the Magic will be looking to shake off any fatigue from their previous game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They are currently holding onto a playoff spot and are thrilled to welcome back their star player, Paolo Banchero. Despite some scoring struggles that have them at the bottom of the league in points per game, they’ve done an impressive job defensively. Orlando is allowing the fewest points per game in the league.
I don’t understand how you look at the effort Giannis Antetokounmpo puts in every single night and how he plays on BOTH sides of the ball but have the audacity to say he’s not the mvp… pic.twitter.com/uHVCyjamom
— Follow HeavenlyBuckets (@heavenlybuckets) January 9, 2025
Giannis is averaging 31.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game this season. Additionally, his shooting percentage stands at 59.9% from the field. If he does not feel 100% fit for the game, Chris Livingston and Tyler Smith could replace the power forward.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Leading NBA’s Second 2024-25 All-Star Fan Voting
In the latest returns for the 2025 NBA All-Star fan voting, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are truly in a league of their own. Giannis has ramped up his voting total to an impressive 2.7 million, leading the Eastern Conference by over 300,000 votes. Jokic, on the other hand, has stretched his lead in the West, leaving behind Kevin Durant as the second-place vote-getter.
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What’s fascinating this year is the noticeable shift in fan preferences. While legends like LeBron James and Stephen Curry are still crowd favorites, they currently sit in third place and second place in their conferences, respectively.
Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to lead in the NBA’s second 2024-25 All-Star fan voting: pic.twitter.com/vA0VXIWoUC
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 9, 2025
However, the fans are increasingly gravitating towards the fresh, dynamic play of younger talents. With just a few days left until the fan voting closes on January 20th, there’s still time for some surprises. But right now, it seems like Jokic and Giannis have a strong grip on their leads.
While there is still time for the All-Star Weekend on February 16th, the significance of this voting trend is hard to overlook. International players and younger stars are stepping into the spotlight, and established players are finding themselves in an alternative spot.
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