The Milwaukee Bucks continued their strong start to the season with a win over the New York Knicks.
The Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat the New York Knicks, improving their record to 3-1 on the year.
Giannis Antetokounmpo continued his MVP-level play in this game with 37 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Outside of Giannis, the Bucks got big help from a player who is quickly becoming a breakout candidate in Milwaukee.
In this match, all eyes were on Giannis, but Ryan Rollins put on the best performance of his career.
The 23-year-old scored a career-high 25 points on a hot night, going 8-of-11 from the field and 4-of-3. He also had four assists and four steals in the win.
Rollins suffered a torn labrum during the shot and was briefly sent to the locker room before returning to the match.
He didn’t let up as Rollins played relentlessly on both ends of the floor and provided a huge spark to the Bucks’ victory.
Rollins entered this season already scheduled to play a big role as the team’s backup point guard.
But when starter Kevin Porter Jr. was injured in the first quarter of the Bucs’ season opener on October 2, he was given an even bigger role.
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said there is no timetable for Kevin Porter Jr. to return to the court and that Rollins will continue to have a chance to shine.
Through four games this season, Rollins is averaging 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.7 steals in 31 minutes per game.