Improbable -26 comeback for the Bucks against the Blazers and the decisive Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Finals

The Bucks showed their willingness to fight against the Blazers. Milwaukee lost up to 26 points (55:81, 27th minute), but managed the unlikely turnaround with a sustained counterattack and ultimately prevailed 108:102. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored the game-winning basket with 19 inches left to make it 104-102, while immediately afterward he dunked on Malcolm Brogton and sealed the result.

Greek Freak was also Elafia’s top scorer with 33 points, although he was still 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks. Damian Lillard was also close, scoring 31 points on 4/12 three-pointers for his former team. Bobby Portis, who had 12 points and 8 rebounds, offered solutions after the break.

Somehow the Bucks did it 12-5 (8-1 home, 4-4 away) while the Blazers fell to 4-12 (2-5 at home and 2-7 away).

The Bucks’ next opponent is the Heat, with whom they will play early Wednesday (November 29th, 2:30 p.m.) as part of the in-season tournament in Miami.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s account

Giannis’ first five minutes of the game were a bit lackluster as he only had three points. However, he had struggled until the end of the first third 10’05” count 11 points (4/5 2-pointers, 3/4 shots), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block and 1 foul.

At halftime, Greek Freak had increased to 18 points (7/12 2-pointers, 4/6 shots) while still having 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 2 turnovers.

With 6 points and 4 rebounds in the third quarter, the Bucks’ leading scorer achieved another double-double.

Giannis ended the match with 33 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks and both clutch plays on offense and defense in the final 20 minutes of the game.

• 33 points
• November 20th two points
• 01/ three points
• 11/18 shots
• 16 rebounds
• 6 assists
• 1 steal
• 3 blocks
• 4 errors
• 5 fouls
• +9 to +-
• at 38’49”

The race

The Blazers’ offensive pluralism (all 9 players on the field scored) and their excellent accuracy from distance (10/17 three-pointers) helped them build a 16-point lead (52-68, 24′) in the first half. During this time, the guests still scored 20 points thanks to the Bucks’ ten errors.

The difference rose to 26 points (55-81) in the 27th minute, but Milwaukee reduced it to 11 (72-83) in the 31:30 thanks to the offensive virtues of Damien Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Minute. Two failed attempts by Bobby Portis – Giannis and two repeated errors by Dame spoiled the Bucks’ momentum and at the end of the third period Portland was +13 (75-88).

By the 41st minute, the Hirschen managed to get within single digits (86-95). After back-to-back 3-pointers from Bobby Portis and a layup from Lillard, the Bucks got within striking distance (94-95) with 5’22 inches left. Two shots from Jeremy Gard and a 3-pointer from Lillard resulted in a score of 97-97. The result ended at 2’53”.

Milwaukee took a 102-99 lead on Malik Beasley’s 3-pointer, but Grant immediately responded with the same coin (102-102). Lillard and Portis missed the ensuing layup, but Giannis was there at the tip-in and the score was 104-102 with 19 minutes left. Shortly afterwards, Brogton set off, but was stopped by the Greek Freak. The referees called a foul, Adrian Griffin called for a foul, won it and chaos ensued. The home team secured possession, Lillard was fouled, converted 2/2 from the line and that ended the Blazers’ hopes.

THE DODECALEPTA: 26-31, 52-68, 75-88, 108-102

MILWAUKEE BUCKSS (Adrian Griffin): Jackson, Giannis Antetokounmpo 33 (16 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks, 4 turnovers, 5 fouls), Lopez 10 (2/6 threes, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 4 blocks ), Beasley 14 (4/11 three-pointers, 6 rebounds, 3 steals), Lillard 31 (4/12 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals), Portis 12 (2/5 three-pointers, 8 rebounds), Connaughton 5 ( 1), Botchamp, Payne 3 (1), Green, Thanasis Antetokounmpo

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZER (Chancey Billups): Grant 22 (3), Kamara 6 (2), Eaton 14 (13 rebounds), Sharpe 17 (1/5 3-pointers, 6 rebounds), Brogdon 18 (2/6 3-pointers, 8 rebounds ). , 12 assists), Walker 4, Henderson 13 (3), Tybull 5 (4 steals), Reeth 3 (1)

Milwaukee Bucks team stats: 21/47 2-pointers, 14/42 3-pointers, 24/31 shots, 62 rebounds, 19 assists, 13 steals, 11 blocks, 17 turnovers, 20 fouls

Portland Trail Blazers team stats: 24/59 2-pointers, 13/32 3-pointers, 15/20 shots, 59 rebounds, 21 assists, 15 steals, 4 blocks, 17 turnovers, 26 fouls