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As for the accusations of stat padding, Pelicans fans had a straightforward response.

If you're going to be jealous, then get the star on your favorite team to pad his stats too!

What level of league was the NBA? Without the ability, trying to rack up triple-doubles simply wasn't realistic!

This was before the league's future reform of resetting the shot clock to 14 seconds on Second Chance Points. Triple-doubles still carried tremendous meaning and value.

After wrapping up their home game against the Clippers, the Pelicans immediately began their Eastern Conference away trip of the season.

Their first road stop was the Bucks.

The Bucks had made the Playoffs last season. Although they had been swept by the Cavaliers, their future had seemed promising.

But this season, their performance had fallen far short of expectations.

Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Monroe, Jabari Parker, McWade, OJ Mayo...

With a lineup like that, they had managed only an 8-13 record so far, placing Tenth in the East.

They preached defense, yet they allowed four more points per game than they scored. Their problems were serious.

The one consolation was that Antetokounmpo had developed well under Kidd's guidance. His average score had already surpassed 15 points this season.

League First against Tenth in the East should have been an easy game.

But it proved much tougher than expected. With Davis absent, the Pelicans' interior had little answer for Antetokounmpo.

The Greek Monster had already posted 24 points, 8 Rebounds, and 3 blocks through three quarters.

His performance in this game left the Bucks' management and fans absolutely thrilled.

After three quarters, the Bucks were only trailing the Pelicans by 10 points. They were still very much in the fight.

But in the crucial Fourth Quarter, Stevens ended the game outright with a 2-3 zone defense.