27, the Raptors eliminated the Bucks to advance to the finals
On May 26, the Raptors faced the Bucks at home, and the sixth game of the series began.
After three consecutive losses, the Bucks had no retreat. From a 2-0 lead to a 2-3 deficit, they experienced tragedy from heaven to the edge of the cliff.
"Antetokounmpo" attracted most of the opponent's defensive attention, but unfortunately his teammates failed to provide enough support. With a "one-star, four-shooter" lineup, when the "four-shooter" fails to work, it means defeat.
The Raptors reversed the situation, and if they go one step further, they will reach the finals for the first time in history. However, facing the Bucks who are in desperate situation, they can feel the pressure.
The Bucks felt great on the outside today. The first three points they scored came from outside the three-point line, leading 9-6. The Raptors did not score a point in 4 minutes and 40 seconds, and fell behind 6-14 after the middle of the quarter. Lowry still
With three points, they failed to stop the Bucks' offensive. In the last 3 minutes and 50 seconds of this quarter, the Raptors failed to make a shot. The Bucks ended the quarter with a 15-2 wave, gaining a 31-18 advantage in one fell swoop.
In the first quarter, the Bucks made 6 of 9 three-pointers, with an overall shooting rate of 57%. The Raptors shot only 33.3%, and only 1 of 5 three-pointers. On the backboard, the Bucks even led 16-6.
Absolute advantage.
Like G5, the Bucks achieved a double-digit advantage in the first quarter, but were counterattacked by the Raptors in the second quarter. With 1:07 left in this quarter, VanVleet hit another three-pointer, and the Raptors
The Dragons only trailed 43-46. Bledsoe responded with a three-pointer. Antetokounmpo caused a foul at the end of the quarter and made a free throw. The Bucks maintained a 50-43 lead.
The Bucks' shooting percentage dropped, only 43.2% in the first half, but they made 9 of 18 three-pointers. Antetokounmpo had 10 points and 7 rebounds, Middleton and Brogdon each had 8 points, and Ilyasova had 9 points.
point.
The Raptors' shooting percentage increased, 45.5% in the first half, and they made 6 of 13 three-pointers. Siakam scored 11 points and Leonard 9 points. VanVleet hit 3 three-pointers, also
Score 9 points.
After the Raptors tied the score at 52-57 in the third quarter, the Bucks called a timeout and achieved immediate results. Antetokounmpo succeeded at the basket, and Middleton hit a three-pointer close to the buzzer. The Bucks
An 8-0 run opened up the gap to 65-52, forcing the Raptors to call a timeout.
After the Bucks led 76-61, they failed to score a point in the last 2 minutes of the third quarter. The Raptors made a crazy counterattack, and Leonard scored consecutively.
With 26.3 seconds left in this quarter, he caused a foul outside the three-point line. After making two of three free throws, he grabbed an offensive rebound and got two more free throw opportunities. He made another free throw and scored 8 points in the last 2 minutes of this quarter.
points, the Raptors only trailed 71-76.
The Raptors started the fourth quarter with a 16-3 run, and in the last 2 minutes of the third quarter, they launched a 26-3 attack wave to gain an 87-79 advantage.
The Bucks only made one shot in 5 minutes and 30 seconds of this quarter. From leading by 15 points to falling behind by 8 points, they were in trouble. After the Bucks called a timeout, they scored 7 points in a row in 1 minute and 11 seconds to close the score.
Chasing 86-87, the Raptors were stopped again.
At the critical moment, Gasol hit a three-pointer, and Leonard's three-pointer was also fortunately knocked in. After making 0 of 7 shots, he scored his first three-pointer, and the Raptors led 95-90.
At the critical moment, the Bucks failed to score again within 2 minutes. With 29.6 seconds left in the game, Lopez made two free throws. The Bucks chased the score to 94-97 and saw a glimmer of hope.
The Bucks' defense was not successful. Siakam caught the ball under the basket. Although he was blocked, he grabbed the offensive rebound and the Bucks had to foul. Siakam made one of two free throws and the Bucks lost it again.
Backboard.
This offensive rebound meant the end of the game. Leonard made two free throws and the Raptors sealed the victory.
In the end, the Raptors completed a reversal at home and defeated the Bucks 100-94, advancing to the finals with a total score of 4-2.
In his first year with the Raptors, Leonard led the team to write a new era and reach the finals for the first time. This is also a miracle.
This is the first time in the history of the Raptors that they have entered the Finals. Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists, Kyle Lowry had 17 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds, Pascal -
Siakam scored 18 points and Frank VanVleet, who came off the bench, scored 14 points.
The Bucks were unfortunately eliminated, and their first-place record in the regular season did not work. "Antetokounmpo" Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points and 11 rebounds, Brook Lopez had 18 points and 9 rebounds, and Khris Middleton
14 points, Malcolm Brogdon 10 points. Erson Ilyasova, who came off the bench, had 13 points and 6 rebounds.
This round of the series was evenly matched, and the game was quite exciting.
The main reason why the Raptors were able to win the series was to limit Antetokounmpo. They have the best forward group in the league. Leonard defends very well. His single defense has a very good effect on limiting Antetokounmpo.
With Sol's inside defense, the Raptors successfully restricted Antetokounmpo.
More importantly, in addition to restricting Antetokounmpo, the Raptors also strangled the Bucks' outside shooters, and this is the Bucks' most lethal weapon!
One fact is that the most lethal player in a one-star and four-shooter lineup is the outside shooter. As long as the outside shooters are restricted, it will be difficult for one-star and four-shooter to win.
The function of one star is mainly to break through and cause damage, create space for outside shooters, prevent this star from killing all directions, and at the same time limit the shooting, so winning is a high probability event.
Of course, the reason why superstars are superstars is because they are difficult to restrict. Therefore, under the heavy siege of the Raptors, Antetokounmpo still performed well, but when the Bucks' outside shooters were restricted, Antetokounmpo just
Playing well is not enough!
On the other hand, the Bucks couldn't guard the Raptors' Leonard, their forward group couldn't match up, and the back line was also struggling, so it's not surprising that they lost in the end.
Leonard is really good, especially his mid-range shooting and ability to create damage. Coupled with the heroic performance of Siakam, Lowry, and Van Jordan, the Raptors' offensive firepower is quite strong, and the Bucks have
Antetokounmpo has the upper hand in this matchup, but not in other positions, so losing the series is a normal result.
The Raptors stumbled along the way in the playoffs and encountered several tough battles. After reaching the finals, the Raptors will face the Warriors, which will be the ultimate test for them!
