The NBA Finals is officially tied at two games apiece after the Milwaukee Bucks took care of business for the second straight game.
The Bucks have all of the momentum traveling back to the raucous environment that is Phoenix Suns Arena. Milwaukee knows they have to steal at least one game in Phoenix to win the NBA Finals.
For now, they will enjoy this victory and get prepared for game 5 in Phoenix on Saturday, July 17th.
Khris Middleton led the way for the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 40 points on 15 of 33 shooting from the field. He also grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 4 assists. They needed Middleton to carry a huge load to get the win. He ended up playing a total of 43 minutes in game 4. Bucks guard, Jrue Holiday spoke on Middleton’s mindset.
“Khris has no fear and he never has,” Milwaukee guard Jrue Holiday said.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo played well, scoring 26 points while grabbing 14 rebounds, and dishing out eight assists. Giannis is having a hell of an NBA Finals and playoff run. And for as good of an offensive game that he had, he really dominated on the defensive end as well, including a big-time block on DeAndre Ayton with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter. Afterward, he flexed his muscles and the crowd went absolutely bananas.
Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer spoke on Giannis’ big block on Ayton.
“That’s an NBA Finals special moment right there, and we’re going to need more of them,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said.
Between Middleton’s big shots and the big plays from Giannis the Bucks have regained momentum in this series.
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Other Bucks players stepped up to help the Bucks get the win.
- Brook Lopez scored 14 points in 19 minutes of play.
- Jrue Holiday scored 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and dished out seven assists.
- Pat Connaughton scored 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds off of the bench.
Once again game 5 of the NBA Finals is Saturday, 7/15. Tip-off is at 9 pm Eastern and the game will air on ABC.
