The Milwaukee Bucks finally got on the board with their Game 3 victory. Here are the Bucks’ highlights from their game against the Boston Celtics.
The Milwaukee Bucks desperately needed a victory against the Boston Celtics to keep their playoff hopes alive and that’s exactly what they delivered in a blowout victory. The Bucks were hot from the start and used stellar defense to generate the victory. Here are some notable stats:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 19 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists 3-4 from three-point line
Khris MIddleton: 23 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists 10-17 field goals
Eric Bledsoe: 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 8-13 field goals
Jerry Rozier: 9 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 2-7 field goals
Jabari Parker:17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assits
Thon Maker: 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks
The first quarter was off to a very energetic start for the Bucks, as they fed off their great crowd at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks took control from the beginning of the quarter and never let go. They continued to press on defense despite racking up the fouls and took a 15 point lead heading into the second.
THE GREEK FREAK opens it up!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/H3CEIKmMoe
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
Giannis dumps it off to Malcolm Brogdon for the slam!@Bucks out to a 16-6 lead midway through the 1st on @ESPNNBA.#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/16xoEXPnoE
— NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2018
There's the Thon Maker we loved. Came over and destroyed that Jaylen Brown attempt #TwitterNBAShow https://t.co/91j7p9BD7x pic.twitter.com/H2l0Tl2S1g
— Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) April 21, 2018
.@olskool888's call on Thon Maker's block has us PUMPED UP
— Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) April 21, 2018
Watch the @Bucks on #FOXSportsGO: https://t.co/0sUnHOcCMz pic.twitter.com/Ymhcv78oFQ
MEET THE MAKER!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/jbwCgDKIRO
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
Not in our house! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/8Z77QE38a2
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
Bucks start strong!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/aebTwWxM87
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
The second quarter was just as good, as the Bucks continued to build on their lead. Milwaukee got huge contributions from their bench players including Parker and Maker. Matthew Dellavedova also played a huge role even though you won’t see it on a stat sheet.
Jabari is JAMMIN' and the @BMOHBC is ROCKIN'#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/soo1BfZMnO
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
Middleton ⬆️
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
Jabari ⬇️#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/6LNovRQ2i5
https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/987517638451511296
Giannis for THREEEEE!
— Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) April 21, 2018
Watch the @Bucks on #FOXSportsGO: https://t.co/0sUnHOcCMz pic.twitter.com/OJqEHQhN2L
THAT MONEY MAKER!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/J3376LMqIN
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
Serving up Delly Trey's on a Friday Night!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/yD3wFNMgC6
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
The second half starts NOW on @ESPNNBA and @fswisconsin PLUS!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/9QXrr6EKUY
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
Milwaukee came out somewhat flat in the third quarter and lacked the same energy they showed in the first half. Even though basketball is a game of runs, the Bucks were able to withstand Boston’s and hold the lead going into the final quarter.
The Greek Freak is 3/3 from deep tonight!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/oKLi9JfY7d
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
Oh.
— Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) April 21, 2018
My.
Giannis. pic.twitter.com/A8UjiumDuI
One quarter left. Who's gonna win it???#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/PdJIqgOcO6
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
With the Celtics on the verge of gaining momentum, Milwaukee quickly put that to rest in the fourth quarter. Despite, Antetokounmpo picking up his fifth foul early on and heading to the bench, the Bucks continued to add to the lead. With about six minutes left, Brad Stevens sent in his bench, signaling the end of the game.
https://twitter.com/fswisconsin/status/987534296108826624
LIGHT IT UP KHRIS!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/NMC6HRxSke
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 21, 2018
same pic.twitter.com/OreZ1OArGb
— Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) April 21, 2018
Next: The Bucks must roll with their starting unit
The Bucks square up with the Celtics again on Sunday, April 22 at 12 pm CT at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Make sure to tune into the game and Dairyland Express afterward for your Bucks’ highlights!