Giannis Antetokounmpo rests as Greece eyes victory over Egypt to secure top spot in their FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament group.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will sit out tonight's game against Egypt in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) due to rest, as reported by Harris Stavrou of SPORT 24.
In his first OQT game against the Dominican Republic, Giannis delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 32 points. He was flawless from two-point range (10/10) and three-point range (1/1), with his only misses coming from the free throw line, where he converted 9 out of 13 attempts.
The 'Greek Freak' also contributed 2 rebounds and 2 assists, achieving a game-high efficiency rating (EFF) of 34 in just 18 minutes and 10 seconds of play.
This game marked Giannis' return to action since April 9th, when a calf strain sidelined him during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. His absence was keenly felt in key games against the Indiana Pacers, resulting in Milwaukee's loss.
A victory over Egypt tonight would secure Greece's position atop Group B. As group winners, they would face Luka Doncic's Slovenia in the semifinals on Saturday.
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