In a game decided at the last minute, Middleton scores 40 points and Giannis approaches a double triple
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 109-103 and tied a series 2-2 in the NBA Finals. Now, the two teams will face each other again this Saturday, at Arioza, at 10 pm (Brasilia time).
The match had nine leadership changes and 11 draws. Losing by 99-97 with two minutes and seven seconds on the clock in the fourth period, Khris Middleton scored 10 points and resolved the duel, being the name of the Bucks. The player scored the best mark in playoff history, with 40 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo converted 26 points. Jrue Holiday had 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, in addition to 3 steals. The Bucks managed to provoke 17 goodies from the Suns, against just 5.
After scoring just 10 points in Game 3, Devin Booker gave the right answer. He hit 17 of 28 shots on the court, plus 8 of 9 free throws, and scored 42 points for the Suns. However, he did not have the necessary help in the attack. Chris Paul had just 10 points, with 4 rebounds and 7 assists, 5 of 13 on court shots. Deandre Ayton contributed 6 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. The Suns’ second basket was Jae Crowder, with 15 points, in addition to 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks.
Highlights
Bucks
Khris Middleton (40 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (26 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks)
Jrue Holiday (13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals)
Brook Lopez (14 points)
Pat Connaughton (11 points, 9 rebounds)
Suns
Devin Booker (42 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists in 38 minutes)
Jae Crowder (15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks)
Chris Paul (10 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 turnovers)
Deandre Ayton (6 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks)
Mikal Bridges (7 points, 5 rebounds)
