Bucks Grab Series Lead Against Celtics
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics, 110-107, at TD Garden on Wednesday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The Bucks are now leading the series 3-2.
The Bucks and the Celtics have delivered a series for the ages and Game 5 wasn’t any different, as the game was only decided in the final seconds of the contest. Milwaukee grabbed the lead in the first quarter by a slim two-point margin, but the Celtics responded quickly and took control of the game the rest of the way. Boston won both the second (28-19) and third (32-30) quarters, meaning they held a nine-point advantage with only 12 minutes left on the clock. However, the Bucks were able to turn things around in the final minutes and put the pedal to the metal down the stretch after outscoring Boston by a 15-8 score in the final six minutes of the game, and that, coupled with the stellar defense of Jrue Holiday in the final plays, allowed Milwaukee to earn the way. With the victory, the Bucks recovered home-field advantage and could close things out when the series shifts to Milwaukee for Game 6 on Friday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was magnificent for the Bucks and carried the team when they needed it the most, as he finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. Jrue Holiday was stellar on defense but also provided scoring with 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Bobby Portis finished with a double-double off the bench after pouring 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Pat Connaughton also had 13 points off the bench. No other Milwaukee player scored in double digits.
Jayson Tatum surpassed the 30-point once again and led the Celtics with 34 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Jaylen Brown posted 26 points, eight rebounds, six assists and a block. Marcus Smart ended with 15 points, four rebounds and two steals. Daniel Theis contributed 11 points and a rebound.
The Bucks and the Celtics have delivered a series for the ages and Game 5 wasn’t any different, as the game was only decided in the final seconds of the contest. Milwaukee grabbed the lead in the first quarter by a slim two-point margin, but the Celtics responded quickly and took control of the game the rest of the way. Boston won both the second (28-19) and third (32-30) quarters, meaning they held a nine-point advantage with only 12 minutes left on the clock. However, the Bucks were able to turn things around in the final minutes and put the pedal to the metal down the stretch after outscoring Boston by a 15-8 score in the final six minutes of the game, and that, coupled with the stellar defense of Jrue Holiday in the final plays, allowed Milwaukee to earn the way. With the victory, the Bucks recovered home-field advantage and could close things out when the series shifts to Milwaukee for Game 6 on Friday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was magnificent for the Bucks and carried the team when they needed it the most, as he finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. Jrue Holiday was stellar on defense but also provided scoring with 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Bobby Portis finished with a double-double off the bench after pouring 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Pat Connaughton also had 13 points off the bench. No other Milwaukee player scored in double digits.
Jayson Tatum surpassed the 30-point once again and led the Celtics with 34 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Jaylen Brown posted 26 points, eight rebounds, six assists and a block. Marcus Smart ended with 15 points, four rebounds and two steals. Daniel Theis contributed 11 points and a rebound.
Grizzlies Crush Warriors In Game 5
By Dan Bruno
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 134-95, in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semi Finals at FedEx Forum on Wednesday evening.
Despite missing Ja Morant (knee), the Grizzlies got out to a great start and led, 38-28, after one quarter. They kept the pressure on in the second and rallied to a, 77-50, lead by halftime. The Warriors had no answers in the second half, as the Grizzlies won the third quarter, 42-17, to make it a 52-point deficit heading into the final frame. The Grizzlies cruised the rest of the way to close the impressive home win and take a, 3-2, series lead.
Jaren Jackson, Tyus Jones and Desmond Bane tallied 21 points each to lead the way for the Grizzlies. Steven Adams added seven points, 13 rebounds and three assists, while Dillon Brooks chipped in 12 points, four rebounds, four assists and a steal. The Grizzlies shot 47.5 percent from the field, including 18-of-41 from long range.
Meanwhile, Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 19 points, three rebounds and a steal, in 25 minutes. Jonathan Kuminga followed up with 17 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Stephen Curry finished with 14 points, three rebounds and four assists. The Warriors shot 45 percent from the field, including 14-of-39 from deep.
Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Golden State.
Despite missing Ja Morant (knee), the Grizzlies got out to a great start and led, 38-28, after one quarter. They kept the pressure on in the second and rallied to a, 77-50, lead by halftime. The Warriors had no answers in the second half, as the Grizzlies won the third quarter, 42-17, to make it a 52-point deficit heading into the final frame. The Grizzlies cruised the rest of the way to close the impressive home win and take a, 3-2, series lead.
Jaren Jackson, Tyus Jones and Desmond Bane tallied 21 points each to lead the way for the Grizzlies. Steven Adams added seven points, 13 rebounds and three assists, while Dillon Brooks chipped in 12 points, four rebounds, four assists and a steal. The Grizzlies shot 47.5 percent from the field, including 18-of-41 from long range.
Meanwhile, Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 19 points, three rebounds and a steal, in 25 minutes. Jonathan Kuminga followed up with 17 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Stephen Curry finished with 14 points, three rebounds and four assists. The Warriors shot 45 percent from the field, including 14-of-39 from deep.
Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Golden State.