The Milwaukee Bucks earned a 125-91 blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The 2021 NBA Eastern Conference Finals is now tied up at 1-1. The Bucks came out with a fire lit under them after losing game 1 to Atlanta at home. They were especially upset because of Trae Young and him having his way during game 1. They made the proper adjustments and have now tied this series up heading to Atlanta for game 3.
First #VictoryWalk of the Eastern Conference Finals pic.twitter.com/Vp1ymAfcyr
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 25 points on 11 of 18 shooting from the field. He also grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 6 assists on the night. He had a shorter night than usual. Logging 29 minutes of playing time. He made the most of his time on the floor and was the key catalyst for the Bucks earning the blowout victory over the Hawks. Giannis spoke on his mindset and his team’s mindset as they look to make it to the NBA Finals.
"We came focused each possession at a time." pic.twitter.com/ex27fwjZAi
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021
In only 29 minutes.@MotorolaUS | #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/SxGV9DWwXp
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021
“We know what we’ve got to do,” Antetokounmpo said. “Everybody knew we had to come in here and get this game. That’s what we did from the first possession of the game.”
The Greek Freak was in attack mode:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021
25 PTS | 9 REB | 6 AST | 2 STL | 11/18 FG pic.twitter.com/QWeGjtm9Gv
Other Bucks players stepped up big to help the Bucks earn the game 2 victory.
- Jrue Holiday scored 22 points, grabbed 2 rebounds and dished out 7 assists.
- Brook Lopez scored 16 points.
- Khris Middleton scored 15 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists.
Jrue showed out:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021
22 PTS | 7 AST | 9/14 FG | 3/4 3PT pic.twitter.com/9E1kFGwc3v
Khris did a little bit of everything:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021
15 PTS | 8 AST | 7 REB | 1 STL pic.twitter.com/4szZ8stN5n
Game 3 is Sunday, 6/27 in Atlanta at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is at 8:30 pm Eastern and the game will air on TNT.
7 to go. pic.twitter.com/Xf66qnQ7Wq
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021
Game 2 MegaBucks Leaders!!
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021
Wire-to-wire WIN!! pic.twitter.com/9PNRiStKxa
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021
The best plays from tonight’s Game 2 WIN!! pic.twitter.com/XDZ47Cbs3q
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) June 26, 2021