Despite losing Game 1 of the second round against the Boston Celtics on Sunday in blowout fashion at home, Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo was surprisingly in a joking mood on Monday while speaking to reporters.

When asked how “hungry” he is for Game 2, Antetokounmpo responded by saying he's going to bring a pasta to the game.

Antetokounmpo looked human in Game 1. The three-time All-Star and MVP candidate scored 22 points, but shot just 7-of-21 from the field. He was a -24 in 34 minutes.

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The Bucks are going to need a Superman-like performance from Giannis in Game 2. They can't afford to go down 0-2 with Games 3 and 4 in Boston.

The Celtics, led by big man Al Horford, did a phenomenal job on Antetokounmpo in Game 1. They packed the paint against Giannis and surrounded him whenever he tried to drive to the basket.

Only three players on the Bucks scored in double-figures in Game 1. Milwaukee just looked out of sorts against the Celtics, who showed off their stellar defensive skills for 48 minutes.

It's going to be interesting to see what type of adjustments the Bucks make for Game 2. They are going to have to find a way to get Antetokounmpo easier baskets, that's for sure.