By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Giannis Antetokounmpo flirted with the triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks prevailed over Orlando Magic 121-107 in Game 3 of the playoffs series to take a 2-1 lead.
The Greek Freak started off hot in the first half as Bucks led 70-43 and finished the game with 35 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists in 32 minutes. Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez followed his lead, posting 17 and 16 points each, while Eric Bletsloe also finished in double digits with 14 points.
Magic’s D.J. Augustin posted a team-high performance with 24 points, Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross shared a 20-point performance, as the team fell into its second consecutive defeat after winning the series opener.
As the Bucks held a comfortable 19-point lead in the first half, both Marvin Williams and the Magic’s James Ennis III were ejected for an altercation with 5:39 left in the second quarter, as officials charged both players with double fouls, as well as double technical fouls.