Milwaukee Bucks: Player grades from 113-84 Game 3 win over Miami Heat
By Dalton Sell
The Milwaukee Bucks handled their business accordingly last night in South Beach with a 113-84 victory over the Miami Heat.
It was yet another dominant showing from the Bucks as they continue to exorcise their playoff demons against the team that knocked them out last season. Building up a lead that eclipsed 30 points in the fourth quarter of action, it seemed like the shift in homecourt advantage to the Heat had little impact on the Bucks as they cruised to another marginal victory.
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Following the victory, Milwaukee has claimed a controlling 3-0 series lead in their first round set against Miami. They have the opportunity to finish off the Heat entirely in Saturday afternoon’s Game 4 matchup down south, which will once again be must-see action.
Before that matchup tips off, we must talk about what transpired in Game 3 and how each individual performed in this massive 29-point victory for the Bucks as the road team.
With that being said, here are player grades for last night’s Milwaukee win in Miami.
How did the starters perform for the Milwaukee Bucks in win over Heat?
GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO. B. Giannis Antetokounmpo followed up his dominant Game 2 showing by tallying 17 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists in just over 32 and a half minutes of action. While those numbers might not exactly jump off the page compared to what fans are accustomed to seeing, it was a night where Antetokounmpo did not have to be the driving force for the Bucks and he could take a backseat. With Milwaukee’s massive lead and uplift from the supporting cast helping earn the MVP some rest, expect him to come out rejuvenated in Saturday’s clash with a chance to close the series.. PF. Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks. KHRIS MIDDLETON. A-. Khris Middleton led the Bucks in scoring last night with 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the floor. His percentage was bogged down by his struggles knocking down shots from the outside where he shot just 3-of-9. Despite missing those six triples, Middleton was solid all night for Milwaukee and not just in the scoring department but elsewhere. Middleton also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out five assists in the victory. The forward has been playing like he is looking to prove something in these playoffs, which bodes well for the team’s chances.. SF
Jrue Holiday had been stellar for the Bucks during the first two games of this series and he continued that trend with another great outing in Game 3. Scoring 19 points on 70 percent shooting from the field while dishing out 12 assists, the guard certainly showcased the massive difference he can make on the offensive end in addition to his defensive prowess. Finishing with a single game plus minutes of +41, Holiday deserves his props for another fantastic night.. PG. Milwaukee Bucks. JRUE HOLIDAY. A
INC. Donte DiVincenzo was limited to just nine minutes in this matchup after suffering a left foot contusion in the second quarter. There is not much to go off with DiVincenzo’s performance in minimal minutes as he had been 0-for-4 from the field at that point with two rebounds. We can only hope that the guard will be healthy and back in commission by Saturday’s matchup.. SG. Milwaukee Bucks. DONTE DIVINCENZO
C. Milwaukee Bucks. BROOK LOPEZ. B. Brook Lopez’s paint scoring has made a sizeable difference for the Bucks in this series and he kept it consistent by attempting just one triple last night. The big man finished with 13 points on 54.5 percent shooting from the floor while grabbing five rebounds and blocking two shots. Although it was not the most eye-catching performance from Lopez, he continues to have an underrated impact in this series on both ends of the floor every time he steps on the court.