Grego makes second game in a row with more than 40 points and takes Milwaukee to first victory in the NBA finals
At home, the Milwaukee Bucks braked the Phoenix Suns and won by 120 100 and did not eat the Arizona franchise to open a 3-0 lead in the NBA finals. If defeated this Sunday, the team would not officially lose the title, but never in league history has a time turned into a series after being down 3-0.
Antetokounmpo finished the match with 41 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. He also played an important role in the defense. Even in the free throw, the player’s big problem, the Greek did well and hit 13 of 17. With the inspired Greek, he evolved well all the time and was better in the bottle (54 to 40), in the perimeter baskets (14 to 9), at transition points (16 to 6) and especially at second chance points (20 to 2). Khris Middleton improved his performance and scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, with 6 of 14 pitches (42.8%).
On the Phoenix side, Devin Booker was the big disappointment, with just 10 points on 3 hits from 14 shots, 1 of 7 from the three-line. Deandre Ayton played great when he had to leave the court with four fouls at the start of the third period. When he returned, it was late. He scored 18 points and 9 rebounds in 24 minutes. Chris Paul did what he could, with 19 and 9 assists, but it wasn’t enough.
The next game will be Wednesday, again at the home of the Bucks, with the chance of a draw in the NBA final series. Playing in their gym, Milwaukee have eight wins and one loss this postseason. The comeback on the Brooklyn Nets after also starting 0-2 serves as inspiration for Bucks fans.
Match highlights
Bucks:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 41 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists
Khris Middleton: 18 points, 6 assists, 7 rebounds
Jrue Holiday: 21 points, 9 assists
Suns:
Chris Paul: 19 points, 9 assists, 4 turnovers
Devin Booker: 10 points, 2 assists
Deandre Ayton: 18 points, 9 rebounds
Series Score:
Suns 2 x 1 Bucks
Suns 118 x 105 Bucks – Game 1
Suns 118 x 108 Bucks – Game 2
Bucks 120 x 100 Suns – Game 3
Bucks vs. Suns – Game 4 – Wednesday, 07/14 – 10:00 pm (Brasilia)
Suns vs. Bucks – Game 5 – Saturday, 07/17 – 10:00 pm (Brasilia)
Bucks x Suns – Match 6* – Tuesday, 07/20 – 22h (Brasilia)
Suns x Bucks – Game 7* – Thursday, 22/07 – 22h (Brasilia)
*If necessary
