The only Eastern Conference game of the night, the Bucks faced the Heat for the third time. One-sided confrontation, which resulted in another defeat for Miami. Milwaukee was in control from start to finish, leading every quarter. Wisconsin team top scorer, Khris Middleton with 22 points (8 rebounds, 5 assists) well helped by Jrue Holiday (19 points, 12 assists) and of course Giannis Antetokounmpo (17 points, 17 rebounds). As for the outgoing finalist, apart from a correct match between his two leaders, the second knives were ghostly. Jimmy Butler (19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists) and Bam adebayo (17 points, 8 rebounds) threw themselves into battle alone. The chances of coming back from a 3-0 are infinitesimal, see if the Florida team can pull off a victory and avoid humiliation.
The Lakers take the advantage in the series that pits them against the Suns. Anthony Davis It is not for nothing, he compiles 34 points and 11 rebounds. LeBron James has also been constantly attacking the circle (21 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists). Dennis Schrder will also add 20 points. Ct Phoenix, DeAndre Ayton will score 22 points and glean 11 rebounds while Devin Booker will score 19 points. The injury to the shoulder of Chris Paul weighs heavy in the balance and greatly reduces it. He signs 7 points and 6 assists in 27 minutes of play. After winning the first quarter, the Suns will finally collapse little by little, collecting 10 points in the third quarter. The Lakers had not won at Staples Center since 2012, Game 3 will be more than decisive in the momentum of this intense series.
Denver now leads 2-1 in the series against Portland. Victory greatly of Austin Rivers (21 points) which will knock out the Nuggets with four crucial 3 points in the last quarter. Nikola Jokic Nevertheless remains the main architect of this victory: 36 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists. The Serbian pivot was domineering from start to finish. In front, Damian Lilliard However, gave him a hard time (37 points, 5 assists). As good lieutenants, CJ McCollum (22 points, 9 rebounds) and Jusuf Nurkic (13 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists) perform well. Carmelo Anthony adds 17 points. Hoping that for the fourth game, Portland will regain its 3-point address (31% against 52% for Denver).
Milwaukee 113 Miami 84
Phoenix 95 LA Lakers 109
Denver 120 Portland 115
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