Published on : 24/04/2022 – 22:40Modified : 24/04/2022 – 22:38
Los Angeles (AFP) – Defending champion Milwaukee took an option for qualification for the Eastern Conference semi-finals, winning (119-95) in Chicago, thanks to the inevitable Giannis Antetokounmpo, during the NBA play-offs played on Sunday. .
The Bucks, who lead 3 to 1, can end this first-round streak if they beat the Bulls on Wednesday at home.
Antetokounmpo in MVP mode (which he was in 2019 and 2020, then in the final last year) with 32 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists, a solid address from the Bucks behind the arc (51.5%) and a defense applied (Chicago linked to 38.9% success) illustrated the superiority of Milwaukee.
In the absence of Khris Middleton, who is nursing a left knee injury, contracted in the second game lost on Wednesday (114-110), Jrue Holiday (26 pts, 7 assists) was an effective relay and the substitute Grayson Allen a factor X welcome with six long-range banderillas planted out of seven (27 pts, 3 interceptions).
“I have to trust my teammates. They know what to do. They can all make winning moves. Matches become easy when you move the ball around,” commented Giannis, author of his 12th play-off match. at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, ahead of LeBron James (48) and Larry Bird (19).
Side Bulls, Zach LaVine (24 pts, 13 assists) struggled in vain and DeMar DeRozan (23 pts) might not be as bleeding as it would have taken to hope for another fate.
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