Giannis Antetokounmpo in “Greek Freak” mode, Jrue Holiday found, Devin Booker misses… The Tops and Flops after Game 3 of the NBA Finals, won by Milwaukee against Phoenix (120-100).
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Giannis Antetokounmpo in «Greek Freak» mode
Two games in a row at 40 points-10 rebounds in the NBA Finals? Only two players had done so so far, Shaquille O’Neal in 2000 and LeBron James in 2016. Add a third name to this list, that of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The “Greek Freak” made his power speak under the panels Sunday night, during Game 3 between “his” Bucks and Phoenix (120-100), finishing with 41 points and 13 rebounds, with 6 assists and 1 bonus interception. , in 38 minutes. In addition, he hit the shots: 13/17. Unplayable…
We reunited with Jrue Holiday (and Khris Middleton)
For the first time since the start of the series, Milwaukee has been able to count on its “Big Three”. Accustomed to our “Flops” so far, Jrue Holiday makes his appearance in the “Tops”. There are its 21 points, the tip of the iceberg. The leader of the Bucks mainly brought physically (5 rebounds, 1 interception, 1 against) and by his vista (9 assists). He also made important baskets at key moments, such as that three-game winning salute in the third quarter, when the Suns came down to -4. Holiday also finished with a happy 5/10 at long distance. Khris Middleton? More discreet in scoring in the second half, and a little clumsy (6/14), he finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
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Chris Paul and Jae Crowder gave the Suns hope
If the Suns took the broth at the Fiserv Forum, it’s not Chris Paul’s fault. Admittedly, the 36-year-old point guard has lost 4 balls. But he did his best to keep the machine running. 19 points and 9 assists for him. And what about the address of Jae Crowder (18 pts), author of a shimmering 6/7 long distance. Insufficient, however …
Bobby Portis and Milwaukee sans-rank take their noses out the window
When all is well, it is easier to create opportunities and allow “role players” to contribute. That’s what Bobby Portis (11 pts, 8 rbs) – little used in Game 1 (14 minutes) and very little in the second round (5 minutes), Brook Lopez (11 pts) and another Pat Connaughton (8 pts) ) did on Sunday. PJ Tucker (7 pts) also did good in defense. And this even if he took the dunk of the night, signed Cam Johnson (12 pts), on the head… Author of a heat stroke in the third quarter, the latter would also have deserved a mention in the “Tops” . It did not last, however, and above all, it was in vain.
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Devin Booker at the wrong address
Despite a random address, Devin Booker shone in the first two games of the NBA Finals. Not this time. The 24-year-old Phoenix’s usual top scorer has never found the rhythm. Neither the address. He finished with 10 small points at 3/14 on shots, including 1/7 from distance. Largely insufficient … “Obviously it was not good“, Admitted the person after the meeting, about his match. “But there are nights like that… The most important thing for me is winning, and we didn’t, so I’m more frustrated about it. But we have a few days off (Game 4 Wednesday, still in Milwaukee, Editor’s note). We will get back to the place, watch the game on video and be ready on Wednesday», promet Devin Booker.
DeAndre Ayton offside too quickly
In view of his first period, DeAndre Ayton has no place in the “Flops”. Moreover, the former Arizona finished with 18 points at 8/11, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks as a bonus. More than not bad … But the statistic to remember is 5, like the number of his faults, in 24 minutes. Under these conditions, DeAndre Ayton could not help his little comrades. And without him, the Suns’ racket took on water.
Mikal Bridges, a disappointing tomorrow
Author of a cardboard to 27 points during Game 2, personal best in career, Mikal Bridges did not repeat the performance. Lacking aggressiveness, the 24-year-old winger scored only 4 small points and took 4 small shots (2/4). Admittedly, Bridges is not intended to score 27 points in every game. But the Suns will need more of him anyway Wednesday to avoid returning to Phoenix at 2-2.
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