The Milwaukee Bucks knew the key to tying the Eastern Conference finals was making sure Trae Young didn’t take over again.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is hoping to give the Bucks their first NBA title since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led them to the 1971 championship.
The Milwaukee Bucks are headed to the Eastern Conference finals after a thrilling 115-111 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 7.
Khris Middleton finished with 38 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals while shooting 11 for 16 from the field to help force Game 7.
Kevin Durant finished with 49 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and three steals on 16 of 23 shooting from the field.
The script completely flipped in the second quarter, with the Nets heating up while the Bucks went cold from the floor.
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combined for 54 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, helping the Nets steal game 2 from the Bucks by 125-89.
The Brooklyn Nets won Game 1 without James Harden, and the Milwaukee Bucks are in need of a response after a disappointing display.
Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks had no answer for the Brooklyn Nets. James Harden left the game in the first minute with a hamstring injury.