Author: Monojit Mandal
The Bucks were beaten 119-114 by the Heat at the Kaseya Center. Despite getting back their hero, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and opening up a 15-point lead with less than a minute remaining in the third quarter, the Bucs ended up losing the game.
Bucks face tough battle in playoffs
The Bucks were expected to perform better as the first overall seed in the NBA playoffs. However, they now have a difficult task in trying to overcome a 3-1 series deficit against the Heat. Only 13 teams in the NBA have ever come back from a deficit of this magnitude.
Antetokounmpo battles injury
The Bucks’ defeat was compounded by Antetokounmpo’s injury problems during the game. The best player was spotted apparently suffering from lower back pain, prompting the Bucks team to use a massage gun on him between timeouts.
LeBron helps Lakers beat Memphis Grizzlies
Meanwhile, on Monday night, LeBron James helped the LA Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-111 in overtime. James scored 22 points and grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds, while dishing out seven assists and blocking two shots.
The Lakers are in a fantastic position thanks to James’ performance, as they lead the first-round playoff series 3-1. The Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks derided James as “old” after Game 2, but James’ excellent play proved him wrong and put his team in a position to advance to the next round.
In conclusion, the Milwaukee Bucks’ disappointing loss to the Miami Heat left them in a difficult situation.
Meanwhile, LeBron James’ outstanding play put the Los Angeles Lakers in a solid position to advance to the next round.
Results
Bucks 114 – 119 Heat
Grizzlies 111 – 117 Lakers