Giannis’ Stunning Final-Second Play Against LeBron Shocks Fans and Seals Bucks’ Victory

Every so often, a game comes down to those heart-stopping moments where legends make their mark—and Friday night’s showdown between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers was one of those nights. Tied at 101 apiece with the clock winding down, Giannis Antetokounmpo turned into a one-man fortress, delivering not one, but two monumental defensive plays that crushed any chance LeBron James had of clinching the victory. It wasn’t just a win for the Bucks; it was the Lakers’ first loss by less than double digits this season, a stark reminder that even giants can stumble. And amid the chaos, Luka Dončić’s struggles and ejection added another layer to this high-stakes drama that will linger in the minds of fans and foes alike. Curious how it all unfolded? LEARN MORE.

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Naturally, it involved Giannis Antetokounmpo doing something big.

With the game tied 101-101 going into the final minute, the former MVP notched two stops against LeBron James to key a 105-101 Bucks win. It is the Lakers’ first single-digit loss of the season.

First, there was a block of the kind of lay-up usually automatic for James.

Then there was a poke that forced a turnover, allowing the Bucks to put the game out of reach.

Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals and 4 turnovers.

It was a frustrating game overall for the Lakers, especially for Luka Dončić, who fouled out for the first time of the season. He got his sixth foul in that final minute by not giving Kevin Porter Jr. space to land on a 3-pointer. Dončić, naturally, wasn’t happy with the call, and several others.

This is a tough one as Luka fouls out on a landing space foul that might give the bucks the game. He needs to give Porter a place to land cleanly pic.twitter.com/ZQAov8qcaZ

— BBALLBREAKDOWN (@bballbreakdown) January 10, 2026

Dončić also had a highly inefficient night, shooting 8-for-25 for 24 points. He was 4-of-6 from 3-point range, meaning he went a bizarre 4-of-19 on 2-pointers. 10 of those misses came inside the paint. He described it as a “terrible day for me” to reporters after the game.

The loss lowers the Lakers’ record to 23-13, good for fifth in the Western Conference. They are now 8-8 since Dec. 1. The Bucks, meanwhile, improved to 17-21.