Bucks Come Up Clutch To Even Series
By Dan Bruno
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns, 109-103, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday evening.
The Bucks came up clutch down the stretch to even up the series at, 2-2, and remain undefeated at home in the Finals. The contest got out to a slower start, as the Suns took the early advantage with a, 23-20, lead after one quarter. The Bucks picked up the pace in the second and rallied to take the lead mid way through the quarter, but the score ended up tied heading into halftime. The Suns came out strong in the third, led by Devin Booker, who poured in 18 points in the quarter, leading the way to a six-point advantage heading into the final frame. However, the Bucks took over in the fourth, where they outscored the visitors by 12 points in the frame and came up with some clutch defensive plays to close out the critical win.
Khris Middleton led the way offensively for the Bucks, with 40 points on 15-of-33 shooting, in 43 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo was a force on both ends of the floor, with 26 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two blocks, including a highlight-reel block on an alley-oop attempt by Deandre Ayton in the final minute of play. The Bucks shot 40 percent from the field, including 7-of-29 from long range.
Meanwhile, Devin Booker led the Suns with 42 points on 17-of-28 shooting, in 38 minutes. Jae Crowder followed up with 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks, while Chris Paul totaled 10 points, seven assists and four rebounds. The Suns shot 51 percent from the field, including 7-of-23 from deep.
Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday in Phoenix.
The Bucks came up clutch down the stretch to even up the series at, 2-2, and remain undefeated at home in the Finals. The contest got out to a slower start, as the Suns took the early advantage with a, 23-20, lead after one quarter. The Bucks picked up the pace in the second and rallied to take the lead mid way through the quarter, but the score ended up tied heading into halftime. The Suns came out strong in the third, led by Devin Booker, who poured in 18 points in the quarter, leading the way to a six-point advantage heading into the final frame. However, the Bucks took over in the fourth, where they outscored the visitors by 12 points in the frame and came up with some clutch defensive plays to close out the critical win.
Khris Middleton led the way offensively for the Bucks, with 40 points on 15-of-33 shooting, in 43 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo was a force on both ends of the floor, with 26 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two blocks, including a highlight-reel block on an alley-oop attempt by Deandre Ayton in the final minute of play. The Bucks shot 40 percent from the field, including 7-of-29 from long range.
Meanwhile, Devin Booker led the Suns with 42 points on 17-of-28 shooting, in 38 minutes. Jae Crowder followed up with 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks, while Chris Paul totaled 10 points, seven assists and four rebounds. The Suns shot 51 percent from the field, including 7-of-23 from deep.
Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday in Phoenix.