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Hut! Hut! Hike! Giannis Antetokounmpo goes into football mode for a between-the-legs assist

MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat power forward, revealed his football skills during a recent game against the Detroit Pistons. During the first quarter, the basketball star performed a between-the-legs assist, setting up Klay Thompson for a three-pointer. The play occurred just minutes into the game, as Antetokounmpo retrieved a loose ball and executed the unique move, surprising both his teammates and opponents.

Thompson, who watched the play closely, caught the "hike" from Antetokounmpo, pivoted, and shot without hesitation. The successful assist led to celebration among the Heat bench and left Thompson momentarily in disbelief. This was the first of two wild assists by Antetokounmpo in the first half, the second being an over-the-shoulder pass to Ryan Conwell, which resulted in another three-pointer late in the second quarter.

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