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A good test with the “aromatic” playoffs was for the Bucks the home game with the Clippers. A game with intensity, with hard markings, with stars in both teams, but with a great protagonist. Giannis Antetokunbo disbanded the Los Angeles team – which did not score in the last 4: 01 – and with a shocking nail “closed” the victory (105-100) before Leonard found an iron in a triple from 8m. and Middleton writes the final score with shots.
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With 21-13 the Bucks (14-4 at home) who have five victories, with 24-12 the Clippers (12-6) who struggled with their options in the last four minutes. Leonard and George were constantly finding iron, with Greek Freak (36 points from 13/20 two points, 2/7 three points, 4/6 shooting, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks in 39:55) doing incredible things on defense . as well. and get the victory you deserve the most.
Upcoming games for the Bucks against the Nuggets at home (early March 3) and the Grizzlies on the road (early March 5).
THE RACE
The nervous start was followed by a good period from Antetokunbo who nailed and then assisted a Lopez 3-pointer for 15-11 at 6 ‘, however both teams were not as effective as they wanted. The score remained relatively low (15-15 in 8 ‘), Portis gave a significant boost from the bench and the 27-23 of the first period was … OK for the hosts who, defensively at least, looked in excellent condition.
With Antetokunbo unstoppable early in the second period, especially after a shot on goal, the Bucks became much more dangerous. John nailed, John scored three points, John passed into the corners, with Milwaukee going to +9 (43-34), now controlling the game and with far fewer peripheral shots than in the first period (from 5/14 they went to 2 / 6), closed the first half at 53-48. The Greek Freak already had a double-double (11 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists), but the Clippers had taken 30 points away from George-Leonard who was looking for some support.
George and Beverly tried to push the Bucks in early in the third period, but Middleton with four points (59-53) kept the Clippers at arm’s length and Antetokunbo later took the lead 70-60. How did the guests react? With a streak of 13-0 to lead (70-73), but also with six consecutive points from Lou Williams 75-81 just before the end of twelve minutes that found the hosts in a difficult situation.
DiVincenzo’s 3-pointer from the left corner (83-86 in 36 ‘) kept the Bucks on their feet while Giannis missed on successive attempts, but cut an incredible dunk from Zumbats! He continued with a triple to 90-93 in 42 ‘, but Leonard took two big phases to 96-100 in 36’ and continued to show Milwaukee that he was ready to win the game. Giannis scored a free kick for 99-100, played two great defenses, put the shots to lead (101-100) to 1:57 and of course the game became a thriller, as it seemed from … kilometers that were would develop.
Leonard and George had three missed shots, Budenholzer called a timeout at 24 “with the Bucks at 15”, the ball went to John and he scored 103-100 with a SHOCK nailing at 10.3 “. Then Leonard ran from eight yards, he missed, Middleton fired and the Bucks took the big win.
THE TWELVE MINUTES: 27-23, 53-48, 77-81, 105-100
BACK (Budenholzer): Middleton 19 (4/9 two points, 2/5 three points, 5/6 shots, 6 rebounds, 8 assists), Giannis Antetokounbo 36 (13/20 two points, 2/7 three points, 4/6 shooting, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks), López 10 (2/6 triples), DiVincenzo 11 (1 3 points, 7 rebounds), Agustín 6 (2), Conatón 7 (1 3 points, 8 rebounds), Holiday 2, Forbes 5 (1), Portis 9 (1 three points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals), Thanasis Antetokounbo
PAIR OF SCISSORS (Lou): Leonard 25 (8/15 two points, 2/6 three points, 3/4 shots, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals), Batum 8 (2 three points, 6 rebounds), Ibaka 15 (3 three points, 11 rebounds)), George 16 (5/11 two points, 2/10 three points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists), Beverly 5 (1/6 three points), Williams 14 (1), Zubbats 2, Morris 11 (3), Man 4, Jackson
Bucks team stats: 26/47 two points, 12/38 three points, 17/22 shots, 55 rebounds, 21 assists, 7 steals, 5 blocks, 11 errors
Clippers team stats: 26/53 two points, 14/44 three points, 6/7 shots, 55 rebounds, 20 assists, 7 steals, 3 blocks, 8 errors
Photo credits: 2021 AP Photo / Morry Gash
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