Heading back home down 2-0 in the series, Milwaukee was faced with a must-win Game 3, and they did just that. It was very low scoring, and the Bucks took a commanding early lead, but blew it shortly after. In the end, they were able to hang on due to a clutch go-ahead layup from Jrue Holiday with 11.4 seconds left.
Khris Middleton finally made his mark on the series, recording a game-high 35 points and 15 rebounds. Giannis added 33 and 14. These two combined for a whopping 79% of the team’s points, a NBA playoff record. Brooklyn was without Harden, and the lack of playmaking hurt them.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS WILL GO AS FAR AS MIDDLETON (NOT GIANNIS) WILL TAKE THEM
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After an awful start to the series, Khris Middleton finally made his presence felt in Game 3. He scored more points on Thursday night than he had in both Games 1 and 2 combined, and shot the ball better from deep and the field in general. Milwaukee won their first game of the series once Middleton performed well, but lost both games in which he performed below his typical standards. This shows that there is a strong correlation between Middleton’s level of play and the Bucks winning. As important as Giannis is, Middleton is the true x-factor that will decide how far MIL can go in these playoffs.
Giannis, Khris TAKE OVER for the @Bucks in Game 3! #ThatsGame@Khris22m: 35 points, 15 boards@Giannis_An34: 33 points, 14 boards
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