As a visitor and with the public against, milwaukee beat Boston by a convincing 101-89 in the start of the semifinals of the Eastern Conference of the playoffs of the NBA. The Bucks, defending champions, gave a blow of authority in the TD Garden against the most fit team in the league, which had just swept the Brooklyn Nets of Kevin Durant and company 4-0. The Argentinian Luca Vildoza saw action for one minute and 12 seconds, although it came out on the floor when the result was already settled. In any case, he continues to gradually join the group, after having arrived in the post season.
Great match for Giannis. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
With a Giannis Antetokounmpo intractable, since signed a triple double sheet (24 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists; to make it the second of his career in the playoffs), the Bucks took the lead in the first half (56-46) and then managed to manage the difference. “I always try to be aggressive, my team too. I’m happy to get to the paint and make plays for my teammates and for myself,” said the Greek, who was chosen as the match’s MVP.
Holiday broke it too. (AP)
Boston’s defense tried to stop the European forward, neglected point guard Jrue Holiday, who spent 35 minutes on the court and scored 25 points, had nine rebounds, stole three balls and provided five assists. A perfect match for the game organizer and for the visit in general, who will play again against the Celtics next Tuesday, also as a visitor.
The Conference semifinals in the NBA were defined.
The program of the conference semifinals
— EASTERN CONFERENCE
– Miami Heat (1st seed) vs Philadelphia 76ers (4)
Monday, May 2: Heat – Sixers
Wednesday, May 4: Heat – Sixers
Friday May 6: Sixers – Heat
Sunday May 8: Sixers – Heat
Tuesday, May 10: Heat – Sixers (if necessary)
Thursday, May 12: Sixers – Heat (if necessary)
Sunday, May 15: Heat – Sixers (if necessary)
– Boston Celtics (2) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (3)
Sunday May 1: Celtics 89-Bucks 101
Tuesday, May 3: Celtics – Bucks
Saturday May 7: Bucks – Celtics
Monday May 9: Bucks – Celtics
Wednesday, May 11: Celtics – Bucks (if necessary)
Friday May 13: Bucks – Celtics (if necessary)
Sunday May 15: Celtics – Bucks (if necessary)
— WESTERN CONFERENCE
– Phoenix Suns (1) vs. Dallas Mavericks (4)
Monday, May 2: Suns – Mavericks
Wednesday, May 4: Suns – Mavericks
Friday May 6: Mavericks – Suns
Sunday May 8: Mavericks – Suns
Tuesday, May 10: Suns – Mavericks (if necessary)
Thursday, May 12: Mavericks – Suns (if necessary)
Sunday, May 15: Suns – Mavericks (if necessary)
– Memphis Grizzlies (2) vs. Golden State Warriors (3)
Sunday May 1: Grizzlies – Warriors
Tuesday, May 3: Grizzlies – Warriors
Saturday May 7: Warriors – Grizzlies
Monday, May 9: Warriors – Grizzlies
Wednesday, May 11: Grizzlies – Warriors (if necessary)
Friday May 13: Warriors – Grizzlies (if necessary)
Monday, May 16: Grizzlies – Warriors (if necessary)
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With a minute from Vildoza, Milwaukee surprised Boston