The Milwaukee Bucks improved to 15-20 on the season with a 122-121 thrilling victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at Fiserv Forum. It was, for most of the contest, a frustrating game that saw the Bucks fail to consistently rebound the ball and fall into other bad habits that have been the reason for their struggles for the majority of the season.
However, in the fourth quarter, they were able to close the gap and, with 4.7 seconds remaining, take a one-point lead on a Giannis Antetokounmpo alley-oop from Kevin Porter Jr. The Hornets tried to win the game at the buzzer, but Brad Miller’s floater failed to find the cylinder and the Bucks held on for a much-needed win.
And in the process, their two-time NBA MVP made league history.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has the most 30-10-5 games in NBA history
Jan 2, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts up a shot against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
As fans are well-aware, Giannis is playing on a minutes restriction due to the calf injury that he suffered a month ago that cost him eight games in December. Despite not playing as much as he normally would, though, the Greek Freak cemented his name in NBA history with his performance.
Giannis finished the night with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, the 158th time in his career that he posted a 30-10-5 stat line.
That is the most in NBA history:
Giannis now has the most 30/10/5 games in NBA history! pic.twitter.com/sz7fmXF5Ae
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 3, 2026
Giannis broke a tie with NBA legends Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson, who each had 157. But what makes Giannis’ feat so astounding is that he accomplished his 158th 30-10-5 game in just 880 career contests. Both Chamberlain and Robertson needed over 1,000 games to get to 157.
In addition to Giannis’ stellar night, the Bucks were led by Ryan Rollins, who had 29 points, four rebounds, and eight assists while shooting 11-13 from the field (6-7 from three).
Bobby Portis had 20 points and six rebounds off the bench while shooting 7-11 from the field (4-6 from three).
Kyle Kuzma fouled out in the final minute of the game, but had 18 points, including a clutch three late in the fourth quarter that gave Milwaukee a lead.
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