We have ourselves a series. After dropping the first two video games in Phoenix, the Milwaukee Bucks took out a much-needed 120-110 win over the Suns in Game 3 at Fiserv Forum Sunday night. With the triumph, the Bucks now route 2-1 in the NBA Finals, which is much more workable than 3-0– a deficit thats proven to be traditionally unsurmountable. As they have been throughout the postseason, the Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 40-plus points for the second successive video game. In all, Antetokounmpo finished with 41 points, 13 rebounds and six helps in 38 minutes of action. It was an exceptionally excellent efficiency from the two-time MVP, however he likewise had his fair share of aid. Jrue Holiday had 21 points, nine assists and five rebounds, while Khris Middleton included 18 points, seven rebounds and six helps of his own. Chris Paul led the way for Phoenix with 19 points and 9 assists, and DeAndre Ayton added 18 points and 9 rebounds, however eventually their production wasnt enough..

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The win was a big one for the Bucks, and the loss was obviously disappointing for a Suns team that managed the very first two games of the series. Still, neither team can manage to harp on it for too long as they have to prepare for Game 4 on Wednesday night. Here are four key takeaways from Milwaukees win over Phoenix in Game 3.1. Giannis made some NBA history Not just did Giannis Antetokounmpo move the Bucks to a Game 3 win, but he also made some severe NBA history at the same time. By completing with 41 points and 13 rebounds, Antetokounmpo ended up being simply the 2nd gamer ever to record 40-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in consecutive NBA Finals games. The only other player to do it was Shaquille ONeal. Antetokounmpo did a lot of his damage from the paint in Game 3. The 24 points that he scored in the paint tied the record for the most in a Finals video game over the last 25 years. Antetokounmpos numbers are very outstanding, particularly considering the fact that hes playing in his very first Finals. He now has 103 overall points through his very first three finals games, which is the fourth-most all-time, behind only Rick Barry (122 points), Allen Iverson (106 points) and Willis Reed (104 points). If he can continue to play at the high level that he has up until now, the Bucks will have a genuine opportunity to win their very first title since 1971. 2. A forgettable game for Devin BookerDevin Booker has actually been among the breakout stars of the postseason, however he had a forgettable efficiency in Game 3. Booker started gradually– he shot just 1 for 7 in the very first quarter– and he was never ever actually able to get back on track after that. In all, Booker finished with just 10 points on 3-of-14 shooting from the floor and 1-of-7 shooting from long range. Booker played simply 29 minutes in the game, and he didnt dip into all in the fourth quarter as the Bucks were currently up huge at that point– in part due to Bookers failure to produce points previously in the video game. The 10 points that Booker scored in Game 3 were the fewest he produced in any video game this postseason. Progressing, the Suns will obviously require Booker to return on track if theyre going to take out two more wins in the series to claim their first-ever NBA title. 3. A terrific night at the line for AntetokounmpoGiannis Antetokounmpos free throw shooting has been a significant story throughout the postseason, as the two-time MVP has had his fair share of battles from the charity stripe. But in Game 3 he came through at the stripe. Antetokounmpo attempted 17 foul shots in the video game, and he tore down 13 of them. That totals up to 76 percent, which is a big jump from the 55 percent hes averaged this postseason. When hes knocking down his free tosses at a high clip like that, the Bucks become hard to remove. Dipping into home most likely helped, as there werent 20,000 fans loudly and quickly counting to 10 whenever he went to the line. Antetokounmpo deserves credit for remaining aggressive throughout the series although he has had a hard time from the line. Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons could find out a thing or more from him. 4. The Bucks were the more physical team The Bucks dominated the Suns in the paint and on the offending glass, and that wound up being a huge consider Game 3. Milwaukee grabbed 13 offensive rebounds compared to simply 6 for Phoenix, and in turn it outscored the Suns 20-2 when it pertained to second-chance points. Rebounding refers effort, specifically when it comes to offensive rebounding, so that tells you that the Bucks were the more determined– and physical– group on Sunday night. This element is also evidenced by the complimentary throw overalls, as the Bucks shot 10 more free throws than the Suns carried out in the video game (26 to 16). The Bucks set the tone with their physicality, and the Suns never ever actually answered the bell. Moving on, Phoenix will need to be more physical, and likewise do a much better task of boxing out..

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Jrue Holiday had 21 points, nine assists and 5 rebounds, while Khris Middleton included 18 points, seven rebounds and 6 assists of his own. By completing with 41 points and 13 rebounds, Antetokounmpo became simply the 2nd player ever to tape-record 40-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in successive NBA Finals games. He now has 103 overall points through his first three finals video games, which is the fourth-most all-time, behind only Rick Barry (122 points), Allen Iverson (106 points) and Willis Reed (104 points). Booker played just 29 minutes in the game, and he didnt play at all in the fourth quarter as the Bucks were already up huge at that point– in part due to Bookers failure to produce points previously in the video game. The 10 points that Booker scored in Game 3 were the least he produced in any video game this postseason.

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