Giannis Antetokounmpo said the Milwaukee Bucks are their own biggest threat to reaching the NBA Finals after clinching the Eastern Conference top seed.
The Bucks overturned a 23-point deficit to overcome the Miami Heat 130-116 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where Antetokounmpo put up 33 points and 12 rebounds on Thursday.
Milwaukee had lost back-to-back games and were staring at another defeat before rallying past Eastern Conference rivals the Heat – outscoring Miami 74-43 in the second half.
Asked about the Bucks’ biggest threat in the east as they eye their first Finals appearance since 1974 and first championship since 1971, reigning MVP Antetokounmpo said: “I think the biggest challenge for us is ourselves.
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“How are we going to play? How hard are we going to play? Are we going to play for one another? Are we going to defend hard? Are we going to be able to rebound the ball? Are we going to be able to make the extra effort? Are we going to dive on the floor?
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