The Milwaukee Bucks earned a victory over the Boston Celtics in game 3 of this Eastern Conference Semifinals series. The game turned out to be a close one with Bucks winning 103-101. The defending Champs now lead the Celtics in the series 2-1.
The Milwaukee Bucks were once again led by their Superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis scored 42 points on 16-for-30 shooting from the field. He knocked down 1-for-6 from behind the three-point line. Antetokounmpo also grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out eight assists. Antetokounmpo spoke postgame about his and his team’s strong performance.
“I know what my strengths are” Antetokounmpo said. “Just try to read what’s in front of me and just play with my instincts. Sometimes I’m going to make the right play and sometimes I’m going to make the wrong play, but as long as I play within my strengths, we’re going to be in a good place.”
More Bucks Contributions
- Jrue Holiday scored 25 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and dished out three assists.
- Brook Lopez scored 13 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out two assists.
- Pat Connaughton scored 11 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished out an assist.
Game 4 of this second round series will take place on Monday, 5/7. Tip-off from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee will take place at 7:30 pm Eastern/6:30 on Central.
Giannis recorded his 6th career 40-point playoff game, twice as many as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (who had 3.)
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 7, 2022
42 PTS | 12 REB | 8 AST | 2 BLK | 2 STL pic.twitter.com/rMJKrMTNjA
Giannis and Jrue combined for 67 points to help lead the Bucks to a 2-1 series lead over the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/L2I6yhaYsV
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 7, 2022
