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Eric Bledsoe's behind-the-back assist to set up Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Eric Bledsoe set up Giannis Antetokounmpo for a fast-break dunk with a delicious behind-the-back assist

Eric Bledsoe showcased his two-way skills against the Detroit Pistons, stealing possession before producing a behind-the-back pass to set up a Giannis Antetokounmpo fast-break dunk.

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With 9:33 remaining in the third quarter, Bledsoe stole possession from Blake Griffin after the Pistons franchise was harried by Antetokounmpo.

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Bledsoe raced up the court, driving hard at Reggie Jackson, Detroit's last line of defense.

Tuesday night's scores

  • Milwaukee Bucks 115-105 Detroit Pistons
  • Phoenix Suns 124-126 San Antonio Spurs
  • Philadelphia 76ers 121-105 Los Angeles Lakers
  • Oklahoma City Thunder 126-117 Orlando Magic
  • New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 Houston Rockets
  • Chicago Bulls 117-122 Brooklyn Nets
  • Washington Wizards 113-116 Cleveland Cavaliers

As Jackson backed away, Bledsoe flipped the ball behind his back, straight into the hands of Antetokounmpo who elevated to ram home a trademark right-handed tomahawk dunk.

Click the video at the top of the page to watch Bledsoe's sweet assist and Giannis' emphatic finish.

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