Celtics Force Game 7 Against Bucks
The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 108-95, at Fiserv Forum on Friday in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The series is now tied 3-3.
The Celtics had their backs against the wall in this game and managed to play at a high level right when they needed it the most, and they denied the Bucks the chance of celebrating a spot in the Conference Finals in front of their fans. Boston set the tone of the game quickly with a 28-26 score in the first quarter, but they pulled away for good in the second quarter with a 25-17 score and never looked back. Milwaukee fought hard and try to keep things close, but Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t have help from his teammates while Boston always found a way to remain in the lead comfortably. The Celtics also won the final two quarters, 29-27 and 26-25, respectively, as they raced out to a huge win that keeps the series alive for one more game. Everything will be decided in a pivotal Game 7 at TD Garden on Sunday.
Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 46 points, but he also added nine rebounds and four assists. Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown cleared the 20-point mark, as Brown ended with 22 points, five boards and four dimes, while Smart contributed 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Al Horford only scored two points, but he chipped in with 10 rebounds, four blocks and three assists. No other Boston player scored in double digits.
Giannis Antetokounmpo ended with 44 points and 20 rebounds, but he also added six assists, two blocks and a steal. Jrue Holiday had 17 points, four assists and three steals, but he registered that tally by attempting 17 shots. Pat Connaughton had 14 points coming off the bench. No other Milwaukee player scored in double digits in this one.
The Celtics had their backs against the wall in this game and managed to play at a high level right when they needed it the most, and they denied the Bucks the chance of celebrating a spot in the Conference Finals in front of their fans. Boston set the tone of the game quickly with a 28-26 score in the first quarter, but they pulled away for good in the second quarter with a 25-17 score and never looked back. Milwaukee fought hard and try to keep things close, but Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t have help from his teammates while Boston always found a way to remain in the lead comfortably. The Celtics also won the final two quarters, 29-27 and 26-25, respectively, as they raced out to a huge win that keeps the series alive for one more game. Everything will be decided in a pivotal Game 7 at TD Garden on Sunday.
Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 46 points, but he also added nine rebounds and four assists. Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown cleared the 20-point mark, as Brown ended with 22 points, five boards and four dimes, while Smart contributed 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Al Horford only scored two points, but he chipped in with 10 rebounds, four blocks and three assists. No other Boston player scored in double digits.
Giannis Antetokounmpo ended with 44 points and 20 rebounds, but he also added six assists, two blocks and a steal. Jrue Holiday had 17 points, four assists and three steals, but he registered that tally by attempting 17 shots. Pat Connaughton had 14 points coming off the bench. No other Milwaukee player scored in double digits in this one.
Warriors Book Trip To Conference Finals
By Dan Bruno
The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 110-96, in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semi Finals at Chase Center on Friday evening.
The Warriors came up clutch for the home win to earn the, 4-2, series win and advance to the Conference Finals. The game got out to a tight start, as they hots led by four points after one quarter. The Grizzlies kept it close through the second and trailed by just two, at halftime. Both sides came out strong in the third and the visitors trimmed it to a one-point game heading into the final frame. However, the Warriors kicked it up a notch in the fourth, where they outscored the visitors, 32-19, to put the game out of reach and claim the crucial victory.
Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 30 points, eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks, in 42 minutes. Stephen Curry followed up with 29 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal, while Andrew Wiggins added 18 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and a steal. The Warriors shot 39 percent from the field, including 20-of-53 from long range.
Meanwhile, Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 30 points, four rebounds, three steals and a block, in 39 minutes. Desmond Bane followed up with 25 points, seven rebounds, two assists and a block, while Jaren Jackson logged 12 points, four rebounds and four blocks. The Grizzlies shot 35 percent from the field, including 15-of-36 from deep.
The Warriors move on to face the winner of the Suns-Warriors series.
The Warriors came up clutch for the home win to earn the, 4-2, series win and advance to the Conference Finals. The game got out to a tight start, as they hots led by four points after one quarter. The Grizzlies kept it close through the second and trailed by just two, at halftime. Both sides came out strong in the third and the visitors trimmed it to a one-point game heading into the final frame. However, the Warriors kicked it up a notch in the fourth, where they outscored the visitors, 32-19, to put the game out of reach and claim the crucial victory.
Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 30 points, eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks, in 42 minutes. Stephen Curry followed up with 29 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal, while Andrew Wiggins added 18 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and a steal. The Warriors shot 39 percent from the field, including 20-of-53 from long range.
Meanwhile, Dillon Brooks led the Grizzlies with 30 points, four rebounds, three steals and a block, in 39 minutes. Desmond Bane followed up with 25 points, seven rebounds, two assists and a block, while Jaren Jackson logged 12 points, four rebounds and four blocks. The Grizzlies shot 35 percent from the field, including 15-of-36 from deep.
The Warriors move on to face the winner of the Suns-Warriors series.