Middleton back for the Bucks, along with Connaughton. Lopez hits the early 3, followed by a block on the defensive end. The annoying Mike Breen tortures the viewer. Milwaukee goes on a run, Westbrook only coming on the floor late in the 1st term. The Lakers lead by 2 at the quarter break. Middleton not missing a beat, after such a long absence. Davis pretty dominant, he hits a fall away to end the half, the Lakers up 8. Everything they're getting is in the paint, their perimeter shooting a clear weakness. Though Walker hits back to back 3's, including a nice block and possession to retain the lead the Bucks just took. The Lakers hold a 4-point lead going into the last. Giannis gets a big-time rejection on LeBron, then Lopez blocks Davis at the summit, leading to a Giannis transition dunk. Davis responds with a 3 and a block taking possession. Westbrook misses both free-throws holding a 3-point lead, giving the Bucks a second chance, but they miss again. The Lakers played pretty well here, in a good high-scoring game. The Lakers shot better from 3, though shooting nowhere near as many as the Bucks. They really took care of the ball, with 32 assists and just 4 turnovers. Davis with a super efficient 44 points, 10 boards, 3 blocks and no turnovers. Lebron with 28 points, 11 assists, 8 boards, 2 steals and no turnovers either. Westbrook 15 points, 11 assists, 7 boards and no turnovers off the bench. For Milwaukee, Giannis an efficient 40 points, 5 assists and 7 boards. Middleton 17 points, 7 assists and no turnovers. Holiday 28 points, with six 3's, 9 assists and 6 boards. Portis 15 points, 10 boards, 4 offensive, off the bench.
3. (Lal) A. Davis, 2. (Mil) G. Antet-mpo, 1. (Mil) K. Middleton.
3. (Lal) A. Davis, 2. (Mil) G. Antet-mpo, 1. (Mil) K. Middleton.