Raptors Defeat Bucks in Game 5, 105-99
The Toronto Raptors defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 105-99, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Fiserv Forum on Thursday.
While Milwaukee looked to be in control early on in this game, Toronto won in comeback fashion. In fact, the Bucks led for all but a few minutes in the first three quarters, as a 17-6 run to start the fourth quarter gave the Raptors their largest lead. Toronto actually never relinquished the lead from there, as they won the fourth quarter, 33-24. Bench production was the difference for the Raptors, as their three bench players outscored the five Bucks bench players, 35-15. Turnovers were critical, with Toronto winning that battle, 11-6, which allowed them to win the points off turnover differential, 19-7.
The Raptors (3-2) were led by Kawhi Leonard, as he tallied 35 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Kyle Lowry finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Pascal Siakam accrued 14 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and three blocks while Fred VanVleet led the bench with 21 points.
The Bucks (2-3) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he collected 24 points, six rebounds, six assists and two blocks. Eric Bledsoe accumulated 20 points, four rebounds and two assists. Khris Middleton amassed six points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Malcolm Brogdon generated 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
Game 6 will be played in Toronto on Saturday.
While Milwaukee looked to be in control early on in this game, Toronto won in comeback fashion. In fact, the Bucks led for all but a few minutes in the first three quarters, as a 17-6 run to start the fourth quarter gave the Raptors their largest lead. Toronto actually never relinquished the lead from there, as they won the fourth quarter, 33-24. Bench production was the difference for the Raptors, as their three bench players outscored the five Bucks bench players, 35-15. Turnovers were critical, with Toronto winning that battle, 11-6, which allowed them to win the points off turnover differential, 19-7.
The Raptors (3-2) were led by Kawhi Leonard, as he tallied 35 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Kyle Lowry finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Pascal Siakam accrued 14 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and three blocks while Fred VanVleet led the bench with 21 points.
The Bucks (2-3) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he collected 24 points, six rebounds, six assists and two blocks. Eric Bledsoe accumulated 20 points, four rebounds and two assists. Khris Middleton amassed six points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Malcolm Brogdon generated 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
Game 6 will be played in Toronto on Saturday.