Antetokounmpo: “We win together, we lose together, I trust my teammates”

Giannis Antetokounmpo did his best, scoring 45 points (17/36 2-points, 0/3 three-points, 11/18 shots), 22 rebounds and 7 assists but also 5 turnovers in the Bucks’ loss to the Bulls in Chicago . The Greek freak admitted he could have handled a phase better in final overtime but noted he can sleep easy knowing he’s working the team’s plan as he should, even if the His teammates’ free throws some days they’re not finding a target.

What the Bucks should do next: “We have to make the right decisions, be aggressive. I have to lead the team, make the right passes, create open shots for my teammates and open shots for myself.”

On his teammates’ missing 3-pointers and how he’s trying to help them: “It’s about them. I trust them, we play team basketball, we play together. We win together, we lose together. And I have to do my job, which is to pass, focus on myself and on my free teammates “Some days the shots will go in, some days they won’t. As long as I do my job, keep creating, stay aggressive, it’s fine, I can go home and sleep.”

For the wrong pass at the end of the game: “I tried to pass it to Grayson, DeRozan stepped forward, passed Dosunmu. The first time we did it, Grayson was fouled. I felt like something had to be done, either Hill or Connaughton got the ball. I saw them but they weren’t ready to get the ball so the only pass available that way was Grayson the responsibility is mine I had to pass better or take a time out I think the cops figured out the game right away.

Whether the game was decided at this point: “It was a combination of things, things. We had an 11-point lead with 2:18 left? It’s a lot of things that came together, they took some shots, they were on target, and at the other end we have missed. Some 3-pointers went in and out.”

On his recent step violations: “I don’t know, if they whistle it, I don’t complain. I want to play basketball. If it’s footsteps, it’s footsteps, if it’s a foul, it’s a foul. Whatever they see, I hope so is the right decision “It’s like us, we try to make the right decisions, to score as many points as possible, but in the end we make a mistake. They are human too, sometimes they make amazing decisions. Even if I don’t agree, it doesn’t matter. Once something’s decided, you can’t change it. I’ve never seen anyone complain when they calculate his steps and the umpires say oh yeah , it’s not that. I try to control as much as I can.”

How he’s dealt with overtime with 5 fouls already: “You have to be careful. Especially against a team that knows how to take offensive fouls. Williams knows how to win them, DeRozan, Vucevic or even Caruso, who didn’t play today, but he’s one of those players. You have to be super careful.”

For his final shot, stepping back: “I was hoping it would go in but I’m happy with my decision.”