Milwaukee Bucks will lock horns against Boston Celtics in NBA 2021-22 on Sunday, 08 May 2022 at 01:00 AM IST
The former scored 29, while the latter added 30 on the night for the Celtics. Grant Williams continued his terrific playoff campaign with yet another staggering performance.
He racked up 21 points off the bench and also put up a clinical defensive performance to help the team from Boston to a vital win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo managed to score 28 points, but he was not at his most efficient as he shot only 11-27 from the field.
Jrue Holiday added 19 points, but even he was not able to break down the Celtic defense with ease. With the series tied at 1-1, it will be interesting to see who emerges on top in this pivotal Game 3.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have been one of the best stories of the 2021-22 NBA season. After struggling to find consistency until December, the 17-time world champions re-grouped and have been a tough side to beat since.
Their defense has given trouble to some of the biggest stars in the game and they are looking to do the same against the Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has so far managed to average 26 PPG, 11.0 RPG and 9.5 APG in the two games played.
However, he is shooting at 38.5% from the field, which is considerably low considering that he shot 55.3% in the regular season.
Going with their defense, the Celtics also have two offensive stars in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The duo have been impressive and if they are to win the series, both will have to continue displaying top-notch performances.
Milwaukee Bucks
After suffering a disappointing defeat in Game 2, the Bucks will be looking for some positives in this Game 3 being played at home. They have been in such tough situations many times over the years and have always managed to play their way out of it.
Despite missing out on a key player like Khris Middleton, the Bucks have kept things running. The likes of Jrue Holiday, Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez have done a great job and with their continuous efforts, the Bucks can certainly give the Celtics a tough fight.
Going into Game 3, the Bucks have home advantage which will prove to be crucial for them. The Celtics will come hard at the Bucks, but the defending champions are certainly prepared for the challenge as they now know what the Celtics are capable of.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will be looking to put in a dominant performance and help the Bucks take a 2-1 lead at home.
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Jrue Holiday, Pat Connaughton, Grayson Allen, Khris Middleton, Wesley Matthews, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, Serge Ibaka, George Hill, Rayjon Tucker, Jevon Carter, Luca Vildoza, Lindell Wigginton, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Jordan Nwora, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Boston Celtics Squad:
Derrick White, Marcus Smart, Nik Stauskas, Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams, Daniel Theis, Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan, Luke Kornet, Brodric Thomas, Payton Pritchard, Aaron Nesmith, Sam Hauser, Matt Ryan, Al Horford