Miami Heat is gearing up their A-game in these Playoff series. They have taken down the Milwaukee Bucks for the second time in this series that stands 2-0 at the moment. Game 2 was just another setback for Giannis Antetokounmpo and his army. After being named the season favorites alongside the Lakers, stars haven’t struck for the Bucks inside the bubble.
Game 2 was a shocking win by Jimmy Butler and Co. It was a splendid display of team effort from their side, winning 116-114 by the end.
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Jimmy Butler, who knocked 40 points in the opening match of the series, got only 17 points from the game. But it’s still a day of celebration for him. Goran Dragic led Miami with 23 points. Bam Adebayo added another 15 points and Jae Crowder a point more than him. The scoring pattern was quite well distributed for the team.
On the other hand, Greek Freak Giannis recorded 29 points 14 rebounds in the game but still couldn’t get his team off the hook. The top-seeded side of the East is in a tough spot as the postseason progresses. The grit with which Bucks started the season has got lost on its way to the Playoffs.
Milwaukee Bucks are in a tough spot after going down 2-0 against Heat
NBA analyst and former champion, Kendrick Perkins took a dig at Bucks after their disappointing defeat in Game 2.
“Today on ‘First Take’, Molly, Stephen. A, Max asked me, ‘Was the Bucks in a must-win situation?’. I said yeah the Bucks need this win like a janitor needs his cleaning supplies. But guess what… they forgot their mop, they forgot their trash bag. They didn’t bring none of it. How are you gonna clean up [if] you ain’t got none of your supplies? You better quit playing with these Miami goons from the day county.”
Well, now that they are down by two games, Giannis and his team will find each upcoming game crucial in the series. But if Butler plans on taking the lead ahead the next time they meet, this semifinal round will be quite exciting for the viewers.
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