Bucks Dominate, Grab 2-1 Series Lead
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic, 121-107, in Game 3 of the First Round of the 2019-20 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Bucks now hold a 2-1 lead in the series.

The Bucks and the Magic got off to a tight start and Orlando looked better in the first few minutes, quickly jumping out to a three-point lead, although that wouldn't last for long. Milwaukee ended the first quarter up by eight points and would never look back afterwards, winning the second quarter by an expressive 39-20 score that set the tone for the rest of the game. Even though Orlando outscored Milwaukee 64-53 in the second half, Orlando was never close to mount a comeback. The Bucks cruised their way to a win and now hold a commanding 2-1 lead in the series ahead of Monday's Game 4.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had one of his best individual performances in quite some time, as the MVP candidate notched 35 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block in only 31 minutes. Khris Middleton finally got it going offensively and posted 17 points on 7-of-17 from the field, but he also added eight rebounds and six assists. Brook Lopez (16 points) and Eric Bledsoe (14 points, eight assists) also provided decent support.

Nikola Vucevic was Orlando's best player once again, as the Montenegrin big man notched 20 points and five rebounds despite making just eight of his 19 field-goal attempts. Evan Fournier had 13 points, but the rest of the starting lineup didn't produce much -- James Ennis III, Gary Clark and Markelle Fultz combined for 12 points while shooting 4-of-15 from the field as a trio. Terrence Ross and D.J. Augustin provided scoring punches off the bench, however, as they ended with 20 and 24 points, respectively.
Posted on: 8/22/2020 12:48 PM
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