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Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down the dunk of the night for the Milwaukee Bucks against Denver Nuggets

Giannis Antetokounmpo threw down a thunderous first-quarter dunk as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Utah Jazz.

Antetokounmpo, who finished the game with 29 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, exerted his dominance over the Nuggets' defense just four minutes into the game.

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Collecting an Eric Bledsoe pass at the top of the three-point arc, Antetokounmpo suckered Paul Millsap with a head fake which opened his path two the basket. He needed one dribble and two giant strides to get to the rim where he threw down a right-handed slam with authority before Nikola Jokic could react.

Click the video at the top of the page to watch Giannis' thunderous dunk

Monday night's results

  • Phoenix Suns 114-119 Philadelphia 76ers
  • Boston Celtics 112-117 Charlotte Hornets
  • Denver Nuggets 98-104 Milwaukee Bucks
  • San Antonio Spurs 126-140 New Orleans Pelicans
  • Cleveland Cavaliers 102-113 Detroit Pistons
  • Utah Jazz 94-121 Indiana Pacers
  • Los Angeles Clippers 127-119 Atlanta Hawks
  • Dallas Mavericks 88-98 Memphis Grizzlies
  • Oklahoma City Thunder 113-117 Sacramento Kings

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