NBA takes away Giannis Antetokounmpo’s final rebound vs. Wizards to wipe triple-double

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The NBA giveth, and the NBA taketh away. 

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo admitted after Sunday’s sport towards the Washington Wizards he “kind of stole one” when he deliberately missed a shot to seize his ultimate rebound to get his fourth triple-double of the season. 

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is fouled by Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill, left, during the first half of a game Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Washington. Wizards guard Delon Wright is at right.

Milwaukee Bucks ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo is fouled by Washington Wizards ahead Anthony Gill, left, through the first half of a sport Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Washington. Wizards guard Delon Wright is at proper. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

On Monday, the NBA rescinded that feat. 

BUCKS’ GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO INTENTIONALLY MISSES SHOT TO GRAB EXTRA REBOUND FOR TRIPLE-DOUBLE

According to The Associated Press, the league adjusted the statistics to wipe away Antetokounmpo’s ultimate rebound after on-site statisticians credited him with a missed shot and a tenth rebound from that play.

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The NBA critiques all stats from every sport and often makes adjustments to appropriate errors or omissions.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball in the first half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum March 4, 2023, in Milwaukee. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball within the first half of a sport towards the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum March 4, 2023, in Milwaukee.  (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

According to ESPN, the NBA’s guidelines say a participant should take a shot “with intent to score a field goal” for it to be official, one thing Antetokounmpo clearly didn’t try to do. 

“I was thinking about scoring the ball, but I feel like in those situations it’s best to kind of keep the ball,” Antetokounmpo admitted to reporters after the sport. “But yeah, I just try to play the game smart and kind of stole one.”

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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center Feb. 16, 2023, in Chicago. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks in motion towards the Chicago Bulls through the first half at United Center Feb. 16, 2023, in Chicago.  (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The two-time league MVP completed with 23 factors, 13 assists and 9 rebounds, and the stat adjustment dropped his rebound common from 11.94 per sport to 11.92.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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