Bucks Hold On To Defeat Celtics
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics, 103-101, at Fiserv Forum on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The Bucks now hold a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Bucks and the Celtics played a back-and-forth contest that was only decided in the final seconds of the contest, though the Bucks could have easily found themselves at the other end of the spectrum if a few shots hadn’t gone their way. Milwaukee grabbed the lead early on and held a three-point advantage following the first quarter, but Boston responded with a 31-24 score in the second quarter -- giving them a slim advantage at the break. The Bucks played the second half with a different attitude, though, and they outscored their rivals by a 34-17 score so they seemed to be in control, but the Celtics didn’t give up and were right in the thick of pulling a comeback, only to fall short in the final seconds. The Celtics could have tied the game in the final play, but Al Horford’s tip was made after the final buzzer and as a result, the Bucks escaped with a huge win that solidifies their home-field advantage thanks to their Game 1 victory in Boston.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was magnificent for the Bucks in his one, as he finished with 42 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two blocks. Jrue Holiday had 25 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals, while Brook Lopez posted a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists and two steals. Pat Connaughton added 11 points and eight rebounds coming off the bench.
Jaylen Brown was the best player for the Celtics and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds while also adding four assists, and Robert Wiliams III ended with 10 points, six rebounds and four assists. Al Horford had 22 points and 16 rebounds, but he also added five assists and two blocks. Jayson Tatum struggled badly -- 10 points but shooting just 4-for-19 from the field. Derrick White had 14 points.
The Bucks and the Celtics played a back-and-forth contest that was only decided in the final seconds of the contest, though the Bucks could have easily found themselves at the other end of the spectrum if a few shots hadn’t gone their way. Milwaukee grabbed the lead early on and held a three-point advantage following the first quarter, but Boston responded with a 31-24 score in the second quarter -- giving them a slim advantage at the break. The Bucks played the second half with a different attitude, though, and they outscored their rivals by a 34-17 score so they seemed to be in control, but the Celtics didn’t give up and were right in the thick of pulling a comeback, only to fall short in the final seconds. The Celtics could have tied the game in the final play, but Al Horford’s tip was made after the final buzzer and as a result, the Bucks escaped with a huge win that solidifies their home-field advantage thanks to their Game 1 victory in Boston.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was magnificent for the Bucks in his one, as he finished with 42 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two blocks. Jrue Holiday had 25 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals, while Brook Lopez posted a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included two assists and two steals. Pat Connaughton added 11 points and eight rebounds coming off the bench.
Jaylen Brown was the best player for the Celtics and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds while also adding four assists, and Robert Wiliams III ended with 10 points, six rebounds and four assists. Al Horford had 22 points and 16 rebounds, but he also added five assists and two blocks. Jayson Tatum struggled badly -- 10 points but shooting just 4-for-19 from the field. Derrick White had 14 points.
Warriors Blowout Grizzlies In Game 3
By Dan Bruno
The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 142-112, in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semi Finals at Chase Center on Saturday evening.
The game got out to a competitive start, as the Grizzlies led by two after one quarter. The Warriors took over in the second and outscored the visitors, 38-29, to take a seven-point lead at halftime. They kept the momentum going in the third and outscored the Grizzlies by 14 points to make it a 21-point deficit heading into the final frame. The hosts did not let up in the fourth and rallied all the way to the blowout win to take a, 2-1, series lead.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 30 points, two rebounds, six assists and a steal, 34 minutes. Jordan Poole followed up with 27 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Klay Thompson added 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists. The Warriors shot 63 percent from the field, including 17-of-32 from deep.
Meanwhile, Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 34 points, three rebounds, seven assists and three steals, in 36 minutes. Desmond Bane followed up with 16 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Jaren Jackson added 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and two assists. The Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field, including 16-of-43 from long range.
Game 4 is scheduled for Monday in Golden State.
The game got out to a competitive start, as the Grizzlies led by two after one quarter. The Warriors took over in the second and outscored the visitors, 38-29, to take a seven-point lead at halftime. They kept the momentum going in the third and outscored the Grizzlies by 14 points to make it a 21-point deficit heading into the final frame. The hosts did not let up in the fourth and rallied all the way to the blowout win to take a, 2-1, series lead.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 30 points, two rebounds, six assists and a steal, 34 minutes. Jordan Poole followed up with 27 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Klay Thompson added 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists. The Warriors shot 63 percent from the field, including 17-of-32 from deep.
Meanwhile, Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 34 points, three rebounds, seven assists and three steals, in 36 minutes. Desmond Bane followed up with 16 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Jaren Jackson added 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and two assists. The Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field, including 16-of-43 from long range.
Game 4 is scheduled for Monday in Golden State.