On Friday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers (in California) by a score of 105-101.
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished the victory with 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 9/11 from the field in 31 minutes of playing time.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Made His Feelings Clear About Lakers Star LeBron James
After the game, Antetokounmpo spoke about Lakers star LeBron James.
Via Mark Medina: “Giannis Antetokounmpo on LeBron James: “He is the blueprint for every athlete, not just basketball athlete. Just to be able to be consistent for 23 years, available, be a winner, lead by example, it’s incredible.” Giannis added, “I have the utmost respect for him, his family & the way he’s carried himself for 23 years.””
Giannis Antetokounmpo on LeBron James: “He is the blueprint for every athlete, not just basketball athlete. Just to be able to be consistent for 23 years, available, be a winner, lead by example, it’s incredible.” Giannis added, “I have the utmost respect for him, his family &…
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) January 10, 2026
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Antetokounmpo also made history by moving ahead of James.
The two-time MVP is averaging 29.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists per contest while shooting 65.0% from the field in 24 games.
Via Real App: “Giannis Antetokounmpo passes LeBron James in all-time games with 20/5/5 on 80% FG.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo passes LeBron James in all-time games with 20/5/5 on 80% FG. pic.twitter.com/KXGKcojjYn
— Real App (@realapp) January 10, 2026
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As for James, he finished the loss with 26 points, nine rebounds, ten assists and three steals while shooting 10/27 from the field and 2/7 from three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.
Via ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne: “Giannis Antetokoumpo walked into the Bucks locker room tonight wearing a LeBron James jersey. His brother Thanasis had a Bronny James jersey. Giannis already had the Bronny jersey from a previous game they played. Apparently he just asked for them ;)”
Giannis Antetokoumpo walked into the Bucks locker room tonight wearing a LeBron James jersey. His brother Thanasis had a Bronny James jersey. Giannis already had the Bronny jersey from a previous game they played. Apparently he just asked for them 😉
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) January 10, 2026
With their victory over the Lakers, the Bucks are now 17-21 in 38 games, which has them as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 23-13 record in 36 games.
GIANNIS WITH THE CLUTCH BLOCK ON LEBRON. pic.twitter.com/yHLi5TIvy9
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 10, 2026
The Lakers and Bucks each won one game in both of their matchups.
They will not play each other again until the 2026-27 season.