Giannis Antetokounmpo stats tonight: How did Bucks star perform in Damian Lillard's absence in Game 5 against Pacers? (April 29)

As the Milwaukee Bucks stood on the brink of elimination in Game 5, all eyes were on Giannis Antetokounmpo and his efforts to keep his team alive. With the Indiana Pacers having erected a 3-1 lead in their first-round series, some observers have been speculating whether this could be the last dance for Antetokounmpo in a Bucks uniform.

On top of this situation, the Greek Freak had to carry an even heavier load in Game 5 as his co-star Damian Lillard has been sidelined with a torn Achilles. Though the task of overcoming a 1-3 deficit in the playoffs is not impossible, it's incredibly difficult — but Antetokounmpo, a former Finals MVP, was expected to take on the challenge all the same.

Despite a triple-double performance from Antetokounmpo, the Pacers prevailed 119-118 over the Bucks in overtime. Antetokounmpo's final stat line of the night was 30 points, 20 rebounds, 13 assists, two steals, and two blocks.

The Greek Freak got off to a prolific start, putting up seven points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the first quarter. Setting the tone offensively, the two-time MVP attacked the rim and even got a three-pointer to go, helping the Bucks establish a 13-0 lead at one point.

Though Antetokounmpo scored just a single point off a free throw in the second quarter, he remained active by cleaning up the boards and setting up scoring opportunities for the likes of Bobby Portis and Gary Trent. His first half stat line ended up at eight points, six rebounds, seven assists, and one steal.

With the Pacers hanging tough, Antetokounmpo cranked up his production in the second half. With the game tied at 103 and just seconds left in regulation, he attempted a game-winning jump shot on the baseline but to no avail. Antetokounmpo's numbers at the end of four quarters were 28 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, and two blocks.

As Gary Trent Jr. got hot in overtime, Antetokounmpo scored just two points in the extra period, though he continued to crash the glass. The Pacers, however, remained relentless, cutting the Bucks' seven-point lead in the last 40 seconds to just one. With 1.4 seconds to go, Tyrese Haliburton got a layup to go against Antetokounmpo's defense to secure the series-clinching victory for Indiana.

Giannis Antetokounmpo likely to land with Eastern Conference team if he leaves Milwaukee, according to odds

For what it's worth, a sports betting site has released the odds of Antetokounmpo's next NBA destination should he decide to leave Milwaukee.

According to Bovada, Antetokounmpo is most likely to land with the Brooklyn Nets if he parts ways with the Bucks next season:

Bovada has the Nets as a -200 favorite to acquire the Greek Freak. The next four teams in order of likelihood are the San Antonio Spurs (+325), the LA Lakers (+450), the Miami Heat (+500), and the Toronto Raptors (+1600).