Milwaukee Bucks’ took another step forward this season, picking up a win over the New York Knicks to keep their strong start going.
Down by 12 at halftime, the Bucks fought back to knock off the Knicks and move to 3-1 on the season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was once again playing at an MVP level, leading the way with 37 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Apart from Giannis, Milwaukee got a big lift from a player who’s quickly emerging as one of their early surprises.
Ryan Rollins hits career-high 25 points in breakout game against Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo may have grabbed the spotlight, but Ryan Rollins quietly put together the best night of his young career.
The 23-year-old finished with a career-high 25 points, shooting an impressive 8-for-11 from the field and a perfect 4-for-4 from beyond the arc. He added four assists and four steals to cap off an all-around strong performance.
Rollins took a shot to the face while contesting a drive and had to head back to the locker room, but he returned soon after without missing a beat.
He played with energy on both ends of the court, giving Milwaukee exactly what they needed in their comeback win.
Ryan Rollins proving he is ready for bigger role in Milwaukee
Rollins had already entered the season with a significant role lined up as the Bucks’ backup point guard.
That responsibility grew even larger when Kevin Porter Jr. went down with an injury early in the first quarter of Milwaukee’s opener on October 2.
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Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has not set a return date for Porter Jr., so Rollins is expected to continue playing heavy minutes until further notice.
In his first four appearances this season, Rollins has posted averages of 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.7 steals across 31 minutes per game.
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