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Dan Woike: Giannis Antetokounmpo still has much to learn on the path to greatness

More than a week ago in what must feel like a different universe, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about the first minute of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.

On the way to a 22-point win and a 2-0 series lead, Antetokounmpo opened the game by driving through the Toronto Raptors' defense, rebounding his own missed shot and powerfully slamming home the basketball. Twenty-seven seconds later, he dunked again and the Bucks were on their way to a wire-to-wire blowout win.

"I think it definitely set the tone," he said

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