The Milwaukee Bucks are officially one game from their first NBA Title since 1971.
The pressure is on the Bucks to now deliver a title to the city but they are looking like they are up to the challenge. Based on how Phoenix has been playing during these 2021 NBA Playoffs they were expected to win Game 5 at home.
The Bucks had different plans, winning their biggest game of the season so far. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-119. Their #BucksIn6 hashtag is definitely in play now. They can wrap things up Tuesday (7/20) in Milwaukee.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo once again led the way for the Bucks. In 41 minutes of play he scored 32 points. He scored those 32 on 14-of-23 shooting from the field. He also grabbed nine rebounds and dished out six assists. Antetokounmpo reflected postgame on the situation the Bucks are now in. He knows they are close to their ultimate goal. However, there is more work to do.
“Obviously we know what the deal is. It’s one game away from being the NBA champ,” said Antetokounmpo.
Other Bucks players that stepped up big to allow the Bucks to get the big Game 5 win.
- Khris Middleton scored 29 points on 12-of-23 shooting from the field. He also grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 5 assists.
- Jrue Holiday scored 27 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field. He also grabbed four rebounds and dished out 13 assists.
- Pat Connaughton scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds off of the bench.
- Bobby Portis scored nine points off of the bench.
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Game 6 is Tuesday night in Milwaukee at the Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is at 9 pm Eastern and the game will air on ABC.
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