MILWAUKEE – Giannis Antetokounmpo is in a perfect position to put the Milwaukee Bucks’ 60-win season in perspective.
Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and Khris Middleton added 21 to send Milwaukee to a methodical 115-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, giving the franchise 60 wins for the first time since 1981.
“Six years ago, my first year here, we won 15 games,” said Antetokounmpo, who was a 19-year-old rookie in the 2013-14 season. “Now, we have four times that amount. It’s big. Our goal coming into the season was to get 60 wins. You definitely have to appreciate it because it’s pretty special.
“Now, we have to refocus and look forward to the playoffs.”
The Bucks, who have clinched the best record in the Eastern Conference heading into the NBA postseason, led from the outset as the Hawks rested John Collins and Trae Young, their leading scorers this season.
