Fresh off a dominating performance in a must-win Game 6, Giannis Antetokounmpo saw beyond the triumph of keeping the Milwaukee Bucks alive in the postseason. Moments after posting 31 points and 14 rebounds, the 23-year-old saw the forest through the trees -- there’s maturing to be done."It's big for our growth, growing as a team,” he said after the Bucks beat the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. “We were in the same position last year [against the Toronto Raptors], wasn't able to win Game 6. We have a big opportunity ahead of us. Hopefully we can go to Boston and get ready for Game 7.”In each of his first two playoffs appearances, the Bucks were eliminated in six games. Not surprisingly, Giannis has seen his production increase has he gets more postseason experience.2015: 11.5 points, 7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 blocks on 36.6% shooting in 33.5 MPG.2017: 24.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.7 blocks on 53.6% shooting in 40.5 MPG.2018: 26.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 0.8 blocks on 59.6% shootin
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