The Milwaukee Bucks came up huge by defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 104-89, forcing a Game 7 by handling their business at home. The home team has won each of the first six games of this series. Now, Game 7 will go down this Saturday at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn.
Khris Middleton led the Bucks in scoring and scored a playoff career-high 38 points. Middleton shot 11-of-16 from the field. From the three-point line he knocked down 5-of-8 three-pointers. Middleton also grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out five assists. Middleton came into this game war ready and he is not worried about the pressure of playing in a Game 7.
“We don’t think about any type of pressure at all,” Middleton said. “It’s a basketball game. It’s as simple as that. I know it’s lose-or-go-home, but at the same time, it’s just basketball. You’ve got to have fun with it. Those moments are fun, you know, when the game’s on the line.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo came up big in game 6 as well. Antetokounmpo scored 30 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field. He also grabbed 17 rebounds and dished out three assists. Jrue Holiday also put in work to help the Bucks get the win. He scored 21 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out five assists.
Game 7 is going down this Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tip-off is at 8:30 pm Eastern and the game airs on TNT.
