Milwaukee Bucks had a bad game until the final stretch of the fifth game against Boston Celtics. However, in the last minute of the fourth quarter they reacted and turned the score around 110-107 with the formidable Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday.
The reigning champions take the lead (3-2) in the semifinals series of the Eastern Conference in the NBA Playoffs. The next game will take place on Friday, May 13th at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks is 3-2 in the series against Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Photo: AFP
Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo (40 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists) and point guard Jrue Holiday (24 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists), with two key steals, led the thrilling victory of the Bucks, who were behind in the score until the final seconds.
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Jayson Tatum, with 34 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists against the Bucks. Photo: AFP
The comeback of the Milwaukee team ruined the great performance of the Celtics' stars: Jayson Tatum, with 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Jaylen Brown, with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The Bucks now lead the series 3-2 and will have their first opportunity to advance in the sixth game that will be played on Friday in front of their home crowd at the Fiserv Forum.
With information from AFP.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics: game summary
| Teams | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 26 | 28 | 32 | 21 | 107 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 28 | 19 | 30 | 33 | 110 |