Milwaukee Bucks: 3 takeaways from 125-103 Game 2 win over Toronto Raptors
By Adam McGee
The Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 on Friday night to move just two wins away from a first Finals berth in 45 years.
Earning home court in the regular season is important, but taking care of it in the playoffs is crucial. Through two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, there have been no slip-ups from the Milwaukee Bucks.
A blowout win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday ensured the Bucks will head to Canada with every reason to believe they can win one of two games away from Fiserv Forum. On this evidence, they may even be determined to make their next home game the opener of the Finals.
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Playing with great energy and purpose from the opening tip, the Bucks allowed the Raptors no respite following the body blow that was stealing away Game 1 after Toronto had held control of much of that game.
On this occasion, the Raptors managed to make some runs later in the contest, but the truth is the game was over when the Bucks took a 25-point lead into half time.
Milwaukee didn’t get to this point in the postseason, or have so much success in the regular season, by failing to taking care of mammoth leads. In fact, there’s no team this season that’s had as much experience in dealing with such cushions.
The Bucks have the best player in the series, and they’re making that advantage pay. The Bucks have the much greater depth, and they’re making the Raptors feel that. And the Bucks have been the NBA’s most consistent team this season, and they’re showing no signs of letting up now.
With all of that in mind, let’s dive into some of the key takeaways from Milwaukee’s dominant 125-103 Game 2 win over the Raptors.