Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) releases a shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points in 21 minutes Wednesday night as the defending N-B-A Champion Bucks dropped a 124-120 decision in an exhibition game at Utah.
Milwaukee starters played about half the game as next Tuesday’s season opener approaches.
Antetokounmpo hit 9-of-12 shots, including 2 of 3 3-pointers.
His usual well-round game also included six rebounds and five assists.
Khris Middleton led all scorers with 25 points in 25 minutes.
The offense went cold in the fourth quarter when the starters sat down and the eight-point lead evaporated.
The Dallas Mavericks visit Friday for the final preseason game at the Fiserv Forum.
