Before the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets faced each other on Monday night, fans anticipated a fiercely contested game that would go right down to the wire. That was not the case. The Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, thrashed the defending champions handily, winning their second straight game.

Both Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are expected to be physical in every game, which explains why both players often sustain scratches. Scratches are a regular consequence of box-outs, rebounds, and all the other activity that take place in the post, leaving battle scars.

When this subject came up at the press conference, Antetokounmpo made a funny but perhaps inappropriate remark that may not have been appropriate for the younger audience members.

Antetokounmpo reportedly added, “I think you see scratches because he (Jokic) has lighter skin than me,” according to Scott Grodsky of CBS 58 News. My arms are also covered in scratches. I love it, and my partner thinks it’s.

The Greek cannot be made to become a Freak. Antetokounmpo pulled off a victory despite his scratches, scoring 36 points and grabbing 18 rebounds.

Throughout the entire evening, the Bucks were in complete control, extending their advantage to as many as 28 points at the conclusion of the third quarter. Damian Lillard contributed eighteen points and five assists to the Greek Freak’s total.

The team’s victory over the Nuggets, a formidable squad in the Western Conference, on Monday would indicate that new head coach Doc Rivers’ tenure is having an effect. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hope to add another victory against the Miami Heat on Tuesday, as they have momentum on their side.