Giannis Antetokounmpo stars as Milwaukee Bucks complete 4-1 series win over Boston Celtics
Thursday 9 May 2019 09:47, UK
Giannis Antetokounmpo starred as the Milwaukee Bucks completed a 4-1 series victory over the Boston Celtics with an emphatic 116-91 Game 5 win.
After 43 and 39-point performances in Games 3 and 4, Antetokounmpo showcased his all-round game as the Bucks cantered to a comfortable victory to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2001.
Antetokounmpo led seven players in double figures for the Bucks, top-scoring with 20 points. He also supplied a game-high eight assists along with eight rebounds.
Milwaukee trailed for just a matter of seconds late in the first quarter before building an 18-point lead in the third quarter before coasting home.
Antetokounmpo's highlight of the night came in the third period as he intercepted a pass intended for Al Horford and raced down the court unopposed to slam home a thunderous tomahawk dunk.
Speaking after the game, MVP co-favourite Antetokounmpo said: "The energy in the arena tonight was unbelievable. It was crazy, and it feels good. You know we are happy to be able to clinch here in Milwaukee. We're happy that we are going to the third round. We are happy that the people are into it.
"I don't think I have ever seen the people of Milwaukee being so excited about basketball, about the team. So I like that. At the end of the day we are playing for ourselves and for the team but having the whole city supporting us is, it's amazing."
Click on the video at the top of the page to watch Antetokounmpo's Game 5 highlights, then click the clip directly above to view more top plays from Wednesday night's playoff action.
