Raptors Defeat Bucks in Game 3, 118-112
The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 118-112, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Scotia Bank Arena on Sunday.
Coming back down 3-0 in a series is nearly an impossible goal, so Toronto left it all on the line in this double-overtime thriller. Despite the fact that this game went into overtime, Toronto led for nearly 57 minutes of this 58-minute game. With that said, there were still six ties, with the Raptors never leading by more than 11 points. Free-throw shooting was critical, with the Raptors shooting 81 percent from the charity stripe while the Bucks hit just 67 percent. Toronto also dominated through ball movement, out-assisting Milwaukee, 28-22 while also winning the turnover differential, 20-17.
The Bucks (2-1) leading scorer came off the bench, with George Hill leading the way with 24 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Brook Lopez led the starters with 16 points, six rebounds and two steals. Giannis Antetokounmpo generated 12 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks. Malcolm Brogdon accumulated 20 points, five rebounds and two steals off the bench.
The Raptors (1-2) were led by Kawhi Leonard, as he tallied 36 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in 52 minutes of action. Marc Gasol collected 16 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and five blocks. Pascal Siakam accrued 25 points, 11 rebounds and three steals while Norman Powell led the bench with 19 points, four rebounds and three assists.
Game 4 will be played in Toronto on Tuesday.
Coming back down 3-0 in a series is nearly an impossible goal, so Toronto left it all on the line in this double-overtime thriller. Despite the fact that this game went into overtime, Toronto led for nearly 57 minutes of this 58-minute game. With that said, there were still six ties, with the Raptors never leading by more than 11 points. Free-throw shooting was critical, with the Raptors shooting 81 percent from the charity stripe while the Bucks hit just 67 percent. Toronto also dominated through ball movement, out-assisting Milwaukee, 28-22 while also winning the turnover differential, 20-17.
The Bucks (2-1) leading scorer came off the bench, with George Hill leading the way with 24 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Brook Lopez led the starters with 16 points, six rebounds and two steals. Giannis Antetokounmpo generated 12 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks. Malcolm Brogdon accumulated 20 points, five rebounds and two steals off the bench.
The Raptors (1-2) were led by Kawhi Leonard, as he tallied 36 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in 52 minutes of action. Marc Gasol collected 16 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and five blocks. Pascal Siakam accrued 25 points, 11 rebounds and three steals while Norman Powell led the bench with 19 points, four rebounds and three assists.
Game 4 will be played in Toronto on Tuesday.