If Game 1 was any indication of how the Bucks-Heat series will go, this will be a great one, as Milwaukee pulled out a tough, 109-107 overtime win at the Fiserv Forum.
The game was in doubt and Miami looked like they would pull the game out, especially with Jimmy Butler hit the game-tying runner as time expired in the 4th quarter to send the game to overtime.
OUR LEADER pic.twitter.com/8ABHi6CgDo
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) May 22, 2021
Khris is CLUTCH:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 22, 2021
27 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST | 2 STL pic.twitter.com/OieUDvIexn
However, Khris Middleton had something to say about that. Middleton drilled a game-winner from the right elbow with 0.5 seconds left in the first overtime to give the Bucks the win. He shot the ball with extreme confidence; he got to his spot and just knew the basket was going in. Middleton scored 27 points on 10-of-22 shooting in 45 minutes of playing time. He also grabbed six rebounds and dished out six assists.
Middleton spoke on his personal confidence and the togetherness of the Bucks team right now.
EVERY ANGLE of Khris Middleton's GAME WINNER!! pic.twitter.com/obZohbdC2t
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 22, 2021
GOODNIGHT. pic.twitter.com/Hh03OBBmjD
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 23, 2021
“It was great to hear and feel the crowd. They’re a huge boost”
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 23, 2021
🎙 @MotorolaUS | #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/QG6BR18mqq
“I have confidence in myself,” Middleton said. “You miss a lot of shots. You make a lot of shots. You just have to trust all the work you put in during the season and practice.
“It shows the trust we have in one another. On the fly, sometimes we don’t have to call a timeout. We can execute our sets and everyone gets on to their spots and get the best shot out of it.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and dished out five assists. He played like a man on a mission. After last season’s meltdown against the Miami Heat in the Bubble Playoffs, Giannis is looking for revenge. He spoke to the media about his mindset coming into this game and during the game.
Giannis stuffed the stat sheet:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 22, 2021
26 PTS | 18 REB | 5 AST | 3 STL pic.twitter.com/6GEMOpbvvW
"It was one game. We just got to lock in for the 2nd game."
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 23, 2021
🎙 @MotorolaUS | #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/hzHOfP5dut
“I just tried to stay aggressive the whole game,” Antetokounmpo said. “That’s what I’m going to try to do the whole series, miss or make.”
Jrue Holiday scored 20 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out three assists. Brook Lopez 18 points and 8 rebounds as well.
The Milwaukee Bucks will look to win two straight on Monday, 5/24 at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm/6:30 pm Central.
Jrue did it on both ends of the floor:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 22, 2021
20 PTS | 11 REB | 3 AST | 3 STL pic.twitter.com/FMFtqJIid4
How the plaza at @FiservForum reacted to Khris' GAME WINNER!! pic.twitter.com/RqOpPxYYYn
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 22, 2021