Milwaukee Bucks of America star, Giannis Adetokunbo (Antetokounmpo) was on top of his game, as his side edged out Brooklyn Nets by three points in a thrilling encounter of USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA) league.
Megasportsarena.com reports that the Nigerian-born Greece international made a world of difference and The Bucks pulled a game back in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series.
After The Bucks had been staring at the chance of a 3-0 deficit in the seven-game series, Jrue Holiday made a lay-up with 11 seconds left to secure them the 86-83 victory for a 2-1 series scoreline.
Milwaukee’s big guns clicked into gear to deliver the home side’s win, with Khris Middleton ending with 35 points and 15 rebounds, and Antetokounmpo making 33 and 14.
Kevin Durant had 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the under-manned Nets, who were again without injured star James Harden, while Kyrie Irving had 22 points.
The Bucks will try to even the series Sunday in Milwaukee, while Utah Jazz took a 2-0 lead in their western semi-final against Los Angeles Clippers by winning 117-111 at home.
Donovan Mitchell followed his mammoth 45-point haul from Game One by scoring 37 points, Jordan Clarkson had 24 and Joe Ingles 19, and Rudy Gobert had 13 points and a stunning 20 rebounds.
The Jazz set up victory in an otherwise tight match with a 36-24 second quarter, as Reggie Jackson led the way for The Clippers with 29 points, while Paul George had 27 with 10 rebounds.
