On May 16, the Eastern Conference Finals began, and the Bucks faced the Raptors at home.
The situation was clearly favorable to the Bucks before the start of this game. They ranked first in the league in the regular season and eliminated the Celtics 4-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, giving them more rest time.
The Raptors had a very difficult time fighting the 76ers until Game 7, when Leonard's buzzer-beater finally allowed them to break through.
In the regular season meeting, the Bucks also had a 3-1 advantage. Brogdon, who had been out for more than two months, has returned, and the Bucks are even more powerful.
But this was just an advantage on paper. After the opening game, the Raptors felt hot and overpowered the Bucks.
It was very difficult for the Raptors to shoot against the 76ers, but today it was very easy. They hit consecutive outside shots after the opening game. After half of the first quarter, the Raptors' starting five all scored three-pointers, and they started 19-8.
The Bucks didn't score in double figures until halfway through the first quarter. They also liked the rhythm of this attack. Unfortunately, they didn't have a good outside touch and could only watch the Raptors perform three-pointers.
After the first quarter, the Bucks trailed 23-34.
Powell hit two three-pointers shortly after the start of the second quarter, and the Raptors led 40-28. Fortunately, Brogdon also hit a three-pointer for the Bucks. Lopez began to succeed in long-range shots. The Bucks felt better and once won
The score tied at 39-42.
Since playing against the Celtics, Lopez has lost his touch on the outside. Previously, he made 6 of 30 shots. If he can find his form, it will undoubtedly be a good sign for the Bucks.
In the last few minutes of this quarter, the Raptors strengthened their defense and the shooting percentages of both sides dropped. Leonard dunked at the end of this quarter and the Raptors led 59-51.
In the first half, the Raptors shot 46.7% and made 10 of 22 three-pointers. Leonard scored 15 points, Siakam 11 points, and Lowry 9 points. 9 players played and all scored.
The Bucks shot 40.4% from the field and made only 6 of 23 three-pointers. Antetokounmpo scored 13 points and 9 rebounds, Lopez had 12 points, and Brogdon had 11 points.
Bledsoe scored 3 points with consecutive free throws, and the Bucks chased the score to 62-63 in the third quarter. They had a good chance to overtake, but Antetokounmpo missed two free throws, and Leonard grabbed the rebound.
A fast break was launched, and it only took 5 seconds for Lowry to score a layup.
After the Raptors made consecutive mistakes, Lowry hit another three-pointer. The Raptors hit 9-0 and widened the gap again at 72-62. The Bucks were even more sluggish on the outside, missing all 11 three-pointers in this quarter. The Raptors hit from the outside.
The rate was not high either. Siakam hit a three-pointer at the buzzer. They only hit two three-pointers in this quarter and maintained an advantage of 83-76.
The Bucks got another chance to take the lead in the fourth quarter. With 95 minutes and 56 seconds left in this quarter, Mirotic made two free throws. They completed an 8-0 attack and led 84-83. This was the first time since the first quarter.
Taking the lead for the first time since then. Lowry also scored a three-pointer, and the Raptors regained the lead.
Leonard took a rest for 2 minutes and 30 seconds and quickly re-entered the game. After half the quarter, the Raptors only scored 8 points and fell behind 91-96. Fortunately, Lowry showed his strength and hit two three-pointers. Leonard
Germany made two free throws. After a 9-2 run, the Raptors took the lead again 100-98.
The two sides fought until the last minute. With 1 minute and 55 seconds left in the game, Lopez hit a key three-pointer and the Bucks led 104-100. Leonard's key attack was blocked, and the two subsequent three-pointers failed.
Can succeed.
In the end, the Bucks defeated the Raptors 108-100 at home, leading the game 1-0 with a total score.
Antetokounmpo scored 24 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists, Brook Lopez had 29 points and 11 rebounds, Nikola Mirotic had 13 points and 6 rebounds, and Khris Middleton had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Rebounds, Malcolm Brogdon came off the bench to score 15 points.
The Raptors were overturned with a double-digit lead. Leonard scored 31 points and 9 rebounds. Kyle Lowry broke out, shooting 7 of 9 three-pointers and scored 30 points and 8 rebounds. Pascal -
Siakam had 15 points and 6 rebounds.
The Raptors missed their best opportunity and only scored 2 points in the last 4 minutes. They only scored 17 points in the last quarter, while the Bucks scored 32 points.
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On May 18, the Bucks continued to face the Raptors at home.
It was very difficult for the Bucks to win the first game. They were at a disadvantage in the first three quarters and fell behind by double digits at one point. However, in the last quarter, the outside players felt hot and completed the reversal in one fell swoop.
The Raptors feel like they were "robbed" of the game and missed the best opportunity. The Bucks will not always be in that sluggish state.
"It's too bad to lose in this way," Lowry said. Although he broke out and scored 30 points, it didn't help. "But we have had opportunities and we have to learn from them and make adjustments. Stay calm.
Watch the video carefully and try to become stronger."
The Bucks started the game after a 6-day break, which is why they have been unable to enter the state. This time, they did not have this problem and felt hot after the opening. The Raptors' Lowry failed to maintain his performance in the first game.
Feeling, they played very hard today.
In the end, the Bucks defeated the Raptors 125-103, taking a 2-0 lead with a total score.
Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists, Nikola Mirotic had 15 points and 6 rebounds, and Khris Middleton had 12 points. Erson Iljaso came off the bench.
Watt had 17 points, George Hill had 13 points, and Malcolm Brogdon had 14 points. [Technical Statistics]
The Raptors were restrained throughout the game. Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and 8 rebounds. Kyle Lowry scored 15 points on 4 of 13 shots. Pascal Siakam got into foul trouble and scored 8 points. He came off the bench.
Nicola Powell scored 14 points. Jeremy Lin came on for the last 3 minutes and failed to score.
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On May 20, the Raptors faced the Bucks at home.
The momentum at home was different. Soon after the opening, the Raptors' Gasol hit two three-pointers, and Siakam made consecutive baskets. The Raptors started with a wave of 15-5.
Gasol became the core of the offense. After shooting from the outside, he opened up the Bucks' defense. He began to break through again and sent several wonderful passes. Leonard was not in a hurry to attack. After half of this quarter, he only
1 shot. After experiencing a sluggish start, the Bucks recovered slightly and fell behind 21-30 after the first quarter.
The Raptors stuck to their previous starting lineup, and Gasol did not disappoint today. In the first quarter, the Raptors successfully defended the interior and caused the Bucks to make many mistakes.
After 4 minutes of the second quarter, the Raptors only made one shot. After the Bucks shot 8-3, they chased the score to 29-33.
Leonard responded with 3 points with consecutive shots and free throws, Lowry hit a three-pointer, and the Raptors reopened the gap and led 48-37.
The Bucks once again launched a counterattack. With 16.7 seconds left in this quarter, Bledsoe hit a three-pointer to tie the score at 51-55. Ibaka also hit a three-pointer close to the buzzer, and the Raptors led 58-51.
End of the first half.
In the first half, the Bucks shot only 41% and made 10 of 21 three-pointers. No one scored in double figures. However, 9 players played and 8 scored, and all of them scored more than 5 points.
The Raptors shot 42.6% from the field and made 8 of 20 three-pointers. Leonard scored 15 points, Siakam 12 points, Powell 10 points, and Gasol 8 points.
Antetokounmpo was severely guarded and was in a mediocre state. He only scored 6 points in the first half and none in the third quarter. Despite this, the Bucks counterattacked several times. At the halfway point of this quarter, Brogdon hit a three-pointer.
They only trailed 62-65.
The Bucks had the opportunity to continue to narrow the gap, but then made a mistake. Siakam hit a three-pointer and the Raptors maintained the lead. In the last 1 minute and 22 seconds of this quarter, the Raptors did not score a point. After the Bucks scored 4 points in a row, they only
Falling behind 75-77.
Three minutes into the fourth quarter, the Bucks only made one shot. Lowry and Leonard hit three-pointers one after another. After the Raptors shot 8-2, they expanded their advantage to 85-77, forcing the Bucks to call a timeout.
With 8 minutes and 52 seconds left in this quarter, Antetokounmpo succeeded in a layup and caused a foul. This was his first score in the second half, and the Bucks continued to counterattack.
In the past 6 minutes, the Raptors only made one shot. After the Bucks shot 11-3, they chased the score to 88-88. The Raptors fell into foul trouble. Lowry left the field with 6 fouls. Gasol and
Powell was charged with 5 fouls. VanVleet, who had previously missed 6 shots, hit a key three-pointer to put the Raptors back in the lead.
The two sides fought until the last second. With 38.7 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Brogdon succeeded in a layup, and the Bucks only trailed 94-96. The Raptors missed a key attack, and the Bucks did not call a timeout and directly launched an attack.
, but Middleton missed a three-pointer. With only 9.5 seconds left, they had to foul.
Siakam unexpectedly missed two free throws, giving the Bucks the last chance. Middleton missed a layup, but grabbed the offensive rebound and made a tip-in to tie the score to 96-96. Siakam's desperate three-pointer
The score was missed and the two teams entered overtime.
The situation was extremely unfavorable to the Raptors. Both Lowry and Powell had committed 6 fouls. In overtime, Green, who made 0 of 8 shots, and VanVleet, who made 1 of 9 shots, appeared on the court.
Green finally hit a three-pointer in overtime, giving the Raptors the lead. The Bucks only made one shot after 4 minutes of overtime, trailing 99-103. With 43.2 seconds left in this quarter, Brogdon succeeded in a throw.
, narrowing the gap to 2 points.
Leonard missed a key shot, and the Bucks launched an attack. Hill fouled on a fast break and made two free throws. The two sides battled 103-103. Leonard missed the last shot and the two sides entered overtime.
The situation became increasingly unfavorable for the Raptors, but Gasol hit another three-pointer in the second overtime, and Antetokounmpo also left the game due to six fouls, which gave the Raptors hope of winning.
Leonard, with his injured knee, glided and dunked with one hand during the fast break, giving the Raptors a 108-105 lead.
The two sides continued to fight. Leonard successfully stole the ball and dunked again. With 32.4 seconds left in the game, he hit a rebound under the basket and the Raptors led 114-110.
All the Raptors could rely on was Leonard, and he did not disappoint. The Bucks made mistakes at critical moments and had to foul. Siakam made two free throws and they led by 6 points. Although the Bucks narrowed the gap to 4
points, but it was too late.
In the end, the Raptors fought hard in two overtimes and defeated the Bucks 118-112, bringing the total score to 1-2.
Leonard scored 36 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Raptors, Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Marc Gasol had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists, and Kyle
- Lowry committed 6 fouls and left the game, scoring 11 points and 5 assists. Norman Powell, who came off the bench, also committed 6 fouls and scored 19 points.
The Bucks trailed almost the whole game. Antetokounmpo had 12 points, 23 rebounds and 7 assists, and made 8 turnovers. Brook Lopez had 16 points, Eric Bledsoe 11 points, Nikola Mirotic
10 points. George Hill, who came off the bench, scored 24 points, and Malcolm Brogdon scored 20 points.
