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Giannis Leads Milwaukee Bucks to Win in Game 5 Classic

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Giannis helped Milwaukee get the series lead

The 2021 NBA Finals have been nothing short of epic. After an amazing Game 4 battle, the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns delivered another classic game to fans with Game 5. To no surprise, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered plenty of highlights.

The former 2-time MVP dropped 32 points along with 9 rebounds and 6 assists. On top of that, he finished a dunk for the ages to seal the game. Up by 1 point with less than 20 seconds to go, Jrue Holiday stole the ball from Devin Booker and lobbed it to Antetokounmpo on the other side of the court. He was fouled by Chris Paul on the play.

Phoenix faces elimination

With Game 5 in the books, the Bucks now lead the series 3-2. The series will return to Milwaukee on Tuesday for Game 6. This game gives the Bucks the opportunity to win the NBA Championship right there, but the Suns will look to force a Game 7. It’s a must-win for Phoenix.

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There’s a ton at stake in this series. If the Bucks win, it will be their first NBA title since 1971, and the first for Antetokounmpo. If the Suns win, it will be the first title in franchise history, and shed Chris Paul’s status as one of the greatest players without a ring.

Check out the full highlights from Game 5 below.

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Milwaukee Bucks Tie NBA Finals in Game 4 Thriller

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The Milwaukee Bucks evened things up

It was looking like smooth sailing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. They won the first two games of the series at home behind strong performances by Devin Booker.

As the series heads back to Milwaukee, however, the Bucks have kept their foot on the gas and brought the series to a 2-2 tie through 4 games. They won last night’s game 109-103.

It should be no surprise that the Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. The former contributed 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists to the box score. Middleton exploded for 40 points, adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The duo played 43 minutes apiece.

Giannis had the highlight of the night

The biggest moment of the night came in the last couple minutes of the game. Down 2 points, Devin Booker lobbed the ball to center Deandre Ayton in an attempt to tie the game. Antetokounmpo denied Ayton at the rim, delivering one of the most talked-about blocks since LeBron James blocked Andre Iguodala in the 2016 Finals.

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Game 5 will find both teams attempt to take a 3-2 leads in the series. It will take place Saturday at 9 PM EST in Phoenix.

You can check out highlights from Game 4 below.

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Giannis drops 41 in blowout Game 3 win for Milwaukee Bucks

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The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t done yet

Last night, the Milwaukee Bucks returned home to take on the Phoenix Suns in a critical Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Down 2-0 in the series, the Bucks did not back down but delivered a statement victory.

Former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points in 38 minutes for the Bucks. He also added 13 rebounds and 6 assists to the box score. Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton also contributed some good scoring, dropping 21 and 18 respectively.

The Phoenix Suns didn’t help themselves too much

While Antetokounmpo was a big proponent of the Bucks’ win, the Suns just didn’t play well. Devin Booker, who scored 27 and 31 in the first two games, only delivered 10 points in Game 3. He did this on 3-for-14 shooting from the field and only made 1 of his 7 three-point attempts. Chris Paul was the leading scorer for the Suns with 19 points.

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Game 4 of the NBA Finals will take place this Wednesday at 9 PM in Milwaukee. The Suns will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead while the Bucks will attempt to even the series.

In related news, rapper Freddie Gibbs just dropped a NBA Finals-themed freestyle.

Check out some highlights from the game below.

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Brook Lopez and Bucks Defeat Hawks in Unusual Game 5

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Brook Lopez filled in for an injured star

Heading into Game 5 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals tied 2-2, the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks were both dealing with serious injuries.

After missing Game 4, Atlanta’s star point guard Trae Young had to sit another game. Meanwhile, Milwaukee’s former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the game after hyperextending his knee on Tuesday.

Brook Lopez

Luckily for Milwaukee, 33-year-old center Brook Lopez was able to provide some unexpected production. He delivered his playoff-career-high, dropping 33 points. He also provided 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 2 steals in 38 minutes.

Additionally, Lopez’s impressive efforts were met with Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, and Bobby Portis all scoring 22 or more points.

Milwaukee is back in the driver’s seat

Thanks to Lopez, the Bucks won the game 123-112. They now hold a 3-2 lead in the series, forcing Atlanta to stare the face of elimination in Game 6.

Game 6 of the series will be played in Atlanta on Saturday at 8:30 PM. If the Hawks win the game, they will force a Game 7 in Milwaukee. If the Bucks win, they will advance to the NBA Finals to face Chris Paul and Devin Booker’s Phoenix Suns.

Check out highlights from the game below.

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Giannis Goes Down as Hawks Beat Bucks in Game 4

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Giannis gets hurt in a tough loss

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a massive battle with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals. Last night, the two teams played in Atlanta for Game 4 of the series.

With Hawks star Trae Young sitting the game due to a foot injury, the Bucks were expected to take down their opponent easily. Unfortunately, their star and former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo went down with a knee injury in the third quarter. He was still able to contribute 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists in 24 minutes of play.

Ultimately, the Hawks wound up blowing out the Bucks in a 110-88 victory.

What’s next?

With the Hawks’ win, the best-of-7 series is now tied up at 2-2. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Trae Young is aiming to return for Game 5, though time will tell if he actually does.

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While unconfirmed, there are rumors surfacing that Giannis may have injured his ACL. The severity of his injury should be revealed shortly, but there are understandable concerns that he could be forced to miss time.

Both the Hawks and Bucks overcame the odds to reach the Eastern Conference Finals in this year’s insane NBA playoffs. Atlanta was able to upset the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers, while Milwaukee took down Kevin Durant’s Brooklyn Nets in the second round.

Check out highlights from the game below while you get ready for tomorrow’s Game 5.

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The Milwaukee Bucks Pull Off a Historic Win Against the Brooklyn Nets

The Nets are out!

Let’s make one thing clear from the start, the Brooklyn Nets are the best team in the NBA. Led by Kevin Durant (the best player in the NBA), Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Blake Griffin, coached by the legendary Steve Nash, this team has greatness written all over it. That greatness is just going to have to wait for another season with the Milwaukee Bucks booting them from the playoffs.

The Bucks shoot a basket

In a seriously riveting seven game series, the Bucks pulled off the final victory in Brooklyn. Game 7 was a constant back and forth battle, with no clear winner at any point. Even when the Bucks were up with seconds remaining, everybody and their mother knew that Kevin Durant would tie the game. In a low scoring overtime, Khris Middleton sealed the deal for Milwaukee, knocking the Nets out for good.

Though the Bucks have Giannis leading the charge, they are far more team-based than player-based, something the Nets are debatably in the air about. While Giannis is a competent scorer, his chemistry with the talents of Middleton and Jrue Holiday―among other great players―is why they prevailed over the Nets.

The Bucks on the court between play time

Brooklyn fought the fight

The Nets shoot a basket while the Bucks defend

We can’t talk about a Nets game without talking about Kevin Durant’s performance. In game 5, KD went nuts and dropped a heavy triple double, scoring 49 points, leading a major comeback to win the game. In game 7, KD brought out 48 points, played every minute, and brought the game into overtime with a fantastic basket. Unfortunately, it was Durant who air-balled the Nets final possession, clenching the game for Milwaukee. However, Durant deserves credit for carrying the team with Kyrie injured and Harden playing FAR from his best.

Game 1 between the Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will be on Wednesday, June 23rd. With how this playoffs has gone, the series is anybody’s. With that, the Hawks better watch out because any team that can beat KD’s Nets can beat any team.

 

 

Jason Heilbronner | Twitter: @JasonHeilbronn1Â