BROOKLYN, NY (WSAU-WHBL) – Giannis Antetokounmpo had 40 points, 13 rebounds, and dished 5 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-111 overtime victory on Saturday in Game Seven of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets.
Khris Middleton had a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Brook Lopez added 19 and Jrue Holiday chipped in 13.
Milwaukee held a 109-107 lead in the final six seconds of regulation when a brief lack of awareness on the floor led them to commit a shot-clock violation, turning the ball over to the Nets. The ensuing possession ended with Kevin Durant hitting a 23-foot jumper that was initially called a 3-point shot, but a replay review showed the very front of Durant’s shoes were making contact with the line- making it a two-point basket and tying the game at 109.
The two sides battled through a near stalemate for the first four minutes of the extra frame with Brooklyn holding a 111-109 lead at the one-minute mark. That’s when Giannis tied things back up with a hook shot in the lane. Middleton would put the Bucks in front for good one possession later with a fadeaway shot.
Kevin Durant led the Nets with 48 points.
Saturday’s Game Seven marked the first time in the series that the home team had lost.
Milwaukee now advances to the Eastern Conference finals and will take on the winner of the 76ers/Hawks series, which wraps up Sunday night with Game Seven of that series.
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