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.
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.
“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.
“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.
