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Middleton, Giannis shine as Bucks takes lead in Eastern Conference finals
Bucks lead series 2-1 against Atlanta Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals to take the lead 2-1 in the series with a competent performance in the game.
Khris Middleton led the scoring with 38 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the Milwaukee Bucks, with Giannis Antetokoumpo scoring 33 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists in the game. Trae Young scored 35 points for the Atlanta Hawks in the game, which they lost. Milwaukee Bucks put on a fine show in the fourth quarter after being behind at the end of the third quarter.
Milwaukee Bucks now leads the Eastern Conference Finals 2-1, having lost Game 1 and won Games 2 and 3. They will face off in Game 4 on Wednesday.