Revisiting Giannis Antetokounmpo's 5 highest-scoring double-doubles from the 2021 NBA Playoffs run

#3 30 points, 17 rebounds, vs. Brooklyn Nets

Giannis was instrumental in the series against the Brooklyn Nets and did not allow their unsettled defense to get control of the game. In game 6, with the Bucks trailing the series at 2-3, Giannis produced a commanding shooting display despite again struggling from the free throw line, from where he got only 60% of his attempts on target.

Giannis led the 2021 NBA Playoffs in total points scored 📈 pic.twitter.com/6SDhTbiMkw

— NBA UK (@NBAUK) August 17, 2021

Regardless, he shot at 60% overall and enjoyed the defensive freedom that Jrue Holiday’s presence gives him. Giannis finished with 30 points, 17 rebounds and three assists, helped his team tie the series and then came up clutch in game 7.

#2 33 points, 14 rebounds, vs. Brooklyn Nets

Game 3 of the series between the Nets and the Bucks featured a weakened Nets roster that lost 83-86 and allowed the Bucks to sneak into contention for the Conference Finals. Giannis was not at his best with respect to scoring and tried eight three-point attempts, getting just one on target.

Milwaukee Bucks v Cleveland Cavaliers

However, he came good towards the end and was a constant menace from inside the three-point arc, getting 13 of his 23 attempts on target. Giannis finished with a statline of 33 points, 14 rebounds and two assists, and helped his team to their first victory of the series.

#1 50 points, 14 rebounds, vs. Phoenix Suns

This year, Giannis Antetokounmpo saved his best for the last, and produced a humungous 50-point double-double in game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Milwaukee Bucks had lost the first two matches of the series especially and were lucky enough to see Chris Paul struggle with an injury.

🏆🏀 GAME 6 FINAL SCORE 🏀🏆Giannis becomes the 2nd player with 50 points in an #NBAFinals clinching game as the @Bucks become 2020-21 NBA Champions, their 1st title in 50 years! #ThatsGameKhris Middleton: 17 PTS, 4 STLBobby Portis: 16 PTSJrue Holiday: 9 REB, 11 AST, 4 STL pic.twitter.com/FO9eDcd9KB

— NBA (@NBA) July 21, 2021

Game 6 saw Giannis taking over, as he converted 15 of his 22 2-pointers and also had 14 rebounds. This allowed the Bucks to post an easy victory despite both Middleton and Jrue Holiday struggling with their shooting. The two combined to convert just 10 of their 32 field goal attempts as the Bucks won the championship after a seven-point victory.