![The Greek Freak stepped up to help his team win on Thursday (Feb. 21). [Image via Milwaukee Bucks/YouTube screenshot]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/22/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-greek-freak-stepped-up-to-help-his-team-win-on-thursday-feb-21-image-via-milwaukee-bucksyoutube-screenshot_2211503.jpg "The Greek Freak stepped up to help his team win on Thursday (Feb. 21). [Image via Milwaukee Bucks/YouTube screenshot]")
Thursday night marked the return of NBA regular season action including a matchup of Eastern Conference contenders. The Boston Celtics visited the Milwaukee Bucks with the Greek Freak's team getting the one-point victory. Here are five stars from this game on Thursday (February 21).
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
It was Giannis' night to regain his composure after Team Giannis lost in the All-Star game. The Greek Freak finished with 30 points on 11-for-19 shooting along with 13 rebounds and six assists in the 98-97 win.
.@Giannis_An34 with a JAM! 😯#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/lT9EXIZx9d
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 22, 2019
Khris Middleton - Milwaukee Bucks
Another of the NBA All-Stars from Team Giannis also gave the Bucks a great contribution. Khris Middleton had 15 points and 13 rebounds as well as four assists and a steal. That helped the Bucks win the battle of the boards 55-50 and win the game 98-97.
Khris Middleton. CLUTCH. pic.twitter.com/GWoLyLQMD4
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 22, 2019
Malcolm Brogdon - Milwaukee Bucks
Malcolm Brogdon also contributed to the latest Milwaukee win. The former NBA Rookie of the Year shot 6-for-14 in the Bucks' win to finish with 15 points. Brogdon aka "The Prez" also grabbed six rebounds and gave out four assists to his teammates in the victory.
The Prez dropped 15 points and shot 50% from three (3/6) in tonight's WIN!! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/vm0cefVMDu
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 22, 2019
Al Horford - Boston Celtics
Horford completely filled up the stat sheet in the latest Celtics' outing. The Boston center had 21 points but also 17 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and two steals. Particularly impressive was the fact he had seven offensive rebounds for the night.
Is it just me or is Al Horford the best player in the world?!? #Celtics pic.twitter.com/fmcQr3AT2r
— Binge Sports (@BingeSports) February 22, 2019
Jayson Tatum - Boston Celtics
Fresh off his NBA Skills Challenge victory, Tatum was ready to go on Thursday night. He shot 7-for-13 from the floor and finished with 17 points, but also helped out on the boards. Tatum grabbed 10 rebounds in the losing effort.
Tatum for ✌️ pic.twitter.com/jJcnWLlel2
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 22, 2019
