Hut! Hut! Hike! Giannis Antetokounmpo goes into football mode for a between-the-legs assist
Antetokounmpo’s first of two first-half assists set up a 3-pointer, and the Heat bench reacted after the unconventional pass caught Detroit off guard.
- On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo executed a football-style 'hike' against the Detroit Pistons, flicking the ball backward between his legs to Klay Thompson for a corner 3-pointer.
- About two minutes into the opening quarter, Antetokounmpo lunged toward the floor to corral a loose ball as Detroit guards Duncan Robinson and Kevin Huerter converged on the play.
- Klay Thompson caught the 'hike' from Antetokounmpo, pivoted, and shot without a dribble, later saying, 'It's a testament to Giannis' skill level.'
- Antetokounmpo finished with 34 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists in the 137-117 win, including a no-look, over-the-shoulder toss to Ryan Conwell for a 3-pointer late in the second quarter.
- Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson gave a look of disbelief as play transitioned to the other end, while the Miami Heat bench leaped up in celebration following the spectacular shot.
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Hut! Hut! Hike! Giannis Antetokounmpo goes into football mode for a between-the-legs assist – WTOP News
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo evidently knows a little bit about football, too. The Miami Heat power forward looked like a football-playing long snapper on Saturday night, flicking the ball backward between his legs and setting up Klay Thompson for a 3-pointer from the left corner in a game against the Detroit Pistons. Antetokounmpo finished...
Giannis Antetokounmpo stood out once again in the Heat's 137-117 victory over the Pistons and is now at the top of the Top 10... The article Giannis Antetokounmpo at the top of the NBA's Top 10 for the legendary pass under the feet to Klay Thompson was published on NewsIT.
In the very party of Giannis Antetokounmpo against Detroit in addition to 34 points and 14 rebounds there are also 8 assists. One of these is almost impossible and arrives with the Greek who finds Klay Thompson giving him the shoulders and passing the ball under his legs. And after having scored the triple, the former Golden State thanks the companion and almost does not believe what he has just seen... ALL RESULTS AND HIGHLIGHTS OF NIGHT NBA
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