Milwaukee Bucks: Grades from 112-96 Game 7 loss to Boston Celtics

ERIC BLEDSOE. B. Eric Bledsoe finally came through on offense. His 23 points were more than welcome for a Bucks team that so often found itself struggling to create anything on that end of the floor. He muscled his way to the basket to find easy shots, and hit tougher ones too, all on his way to an efficient 9-of-12 shooting night. He did have some extracurricular activity with Boston’s guards, and let his emotions get the best of him at times, which led to a tech and free points for Boston. His lackluster defense helped Rozier go off for 26, although other guards are also to blame. Ultimately, his four turnovers and four fouls also hurt the Bucks. While his scoring was undeniable, this still wasn’t one of Bledsoe’s best games, particularly on defense.. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks

MALCOLM BROGDON. D. <a rel=. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks

There are many reasons the Bucks lost this series, but Khris Middleton was not one of them. Even if it took him a while to get going, his 32 points, including 23 in the second half, paced the Bucks. When the Celtics’ defense was crushing the life out of the Bucks’ offense, Middleton found breathing space and was good for a basket. He continued being unconscious from deep, with 5-of-9 shooting on his way to a 11-of-18 night overall. While he did have five fouls, his defense was once again very good, despite being challenged to guard <a rel=. Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. KHRIS MIDDLETON. A+

Milwaukee Bucks. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO. B+. As he has all year, Giannis did a little bit of everything. With 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and a block and a steal each, he stuffed the stat sheet and found a way to contribute even after a slow start scoring. He only had seven points after the first half, and had only taken seven shots. He spent much of his time on the court with the bench lineup, and was part of the problem with turnovers, with him and Bledsoe leading the Bucks with four each. He also had to dial down his defensive intensity after picking up five fouls, when he could have had more of an impact on that side of the court. It’s a shame that when two other Bucks finally outscore Giannis, the Bucks can’t play enough defense to get it done on the other end of the court as well.. Forward

C+. What an eventful series from <a rel=. Center. Milwaukee Bucks. THON MAKER