MILWAUKEE The Bucks collegiate-esque fan section burst into an excited cheer deep into the fourth quarter. Count the bucket for Antetokounmpo, who rambled to the rim uncontested.

No, this wasnt Giannis Antetokounmpo. By the time his brother, the lesser-known Thanasis, walked in a layup in the fourth quarter, Giannis had laid waste to the Thunder in 27 minutes.

The only time Giannis came off the bench in the fourth was to show an official what he thought was an offensive foul on Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson. The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player wasnt needed in the final period. The Thunder didnt defend with the force necessary or stick to their offensive blueprint long enough to stay within striking distance for more than a quarter and a half.

We just got our ass kicked, Thunder center Steven Adams said.

A slight understatement from Adams.

This was a record-setting ass kicking.

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