Heading into Game 4, the Milwaukee Bucks were looking to tie up their playoff series against the Boston Celtics at two games apiece. Despite the Celtics being without Kyrie Irving and Marcus Smart, they have been extremely competitive and were looking to take a commanding 3-1 lead back to Boston.
After leading by as much as 20 points, the Bucks found themselves down 100-99 following Jayson Tatum's jumper with 52.4 seconds remaining. Malcolm Brogdon knocked down a clutch three-pointer, but Al Horford quickly tied the game at 102 with two made free throws. With 5.1 seconds, Brodgon missed a layup, but Giannis Antetokounmpo was there for the tip-in which eventually became the game-winner according to NBA:
Giannis follows for the game-winning bucket!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/6GiIjg9AUu
— NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2018
As the series shifts back to Boston, it will be interesting to see if Milwaukee can gain homecourt advantage. Against an undermanned Celtics team, many still expect the Bucks to advance to the second round. However, the Celtics could get a much-needed boost from Marcus Smart, who believes he could return in Game 6 from his injury.
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