"Run and dunk man has a super team" - NBA fans react to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks clinching No. 1 seed in East

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and the entire NBA. That means the Bucks will have homecourt advantage throughout the entire postseason if they make the NBA Finals.

The Bucks won their 58th game of the season on Wednesday, beating the hapless Chicago Bulls 105-92. It was a show of depth for Milwaukee as Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the game, while Khris Middleton exited after playing just eight minutes.

Grayson Allen and Pat Connaughton were also out due to ankle sprain. Nevertheless, Jrue Holiday and Co. picked up the slack to get a well-deserved win. Holiday led the way with 20 points, eight rebounds and 15 assists.

Bobby Portis added a game-high 27 points and 13 rebounds, while Brook Lopez had 26 points and seven rebounds. Starter Jevon Carter finished with 16 points, four rebounds and two assists.

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If the Bucks win their final two games of the season, they will have their first 60-win campaign since the 2018-19 season. It has been an amazing season for Milwaukee as they look primed for a championship run. They're looking to win their second championship in three seasons.

Fans on social media reacted to the news of the Milwaukee Bucks clinching the best record in the East and the NBA. Some praised the Bucks for their amazing season, roster and depth, while others wanted to take a shot at Giannis Antetokounmpo. One said:

"Run and dunk man has a super team."

Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:

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Will Giannis Antetokounmpo win his third MVP this season?

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo is having the best scoring season of his career, averaging 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game. He's also among the top three MVP candidates this season, alongside Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers.

So, is Antetokounmpo winning the third MVP award of his career? In Tim Bontemps' ESPN poll, Embiid narrowly wins over Jokic. "The Joker" receives more first-place votes, but Antetokounmpo takes a few second-place votes from him, leading to Embiid's win.

While "The Greek Freak" remains the best player in the league, voter fatigue might not help him win his third MVP award. He has also only played 63 games this season, and the Bucks have an 11-6 record without him.

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