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Early Foul Trouble Saved Miami in Atlanta

Original: Early Foul Trouble Saved Miami in Atlanta Giannis's 24/18 looks great on paper, until you see his -6 rating (and -61 thr

Miami's win in Atlanta came despite a big stat line from Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose 24 points and 18 rebounds came with a minus-6 rating and a minus-61 mark over five games. Commentators note that once early foul trouble took him out of the lane, Miami's offence opened up: 36 assists, 70 points in the paint and a plus-22 for Bam Adebayo.

Why now: The contrast between Giannis's eye-catching numbers and his poor on-court impact is fueling debate among basketball fans.

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• Early Foul Trouble Saved Miami in Atlanta Giannis's 24/18 looks great on paper, until you see his -6 rating (and -61 through 5 games). When early fouls cleared him out of the lane, Miami's offence finally breathed: 36 assists, 70 paint points, and Bam at +22. # NBA https://… · giannisgreekfreak

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