Top 100 moments of the 2018-19 NBA season, Part 2
32. Kawhi Leonard-Giannis Antetokounmpo duel in Raptors-Bucks showdown
When the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks met in a battle between the two best teams in the East in early January, it was also a showdown between two potential MVP candidates in Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. And boy, did it live up to the hype.
The Claw (30 points, seven rebounds, six assists, five steals) and the Greek Freak (43 points, 18 rebounds, four assists) came ready to play in one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the regular season, which ultimately ended with a seven-point win for Toronto.
Kawhi (30p/6r/6a) & Giannis (43p/18r/4a) duel as the @Raptors win 123-116 in Milwaukee! #WeTheNorth #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/0AOPqOXKfI
— NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2019
Using a 35-25 advantage in the third quarter to build a lead heading into the final frame, the Raptors also enjoyed big nights from Paschal Siakam (then career-high 30 points), Serge Ibaka (25 points) and Fred VanVleet (21 points) as they secured the win over their chief competitor in the conference.