‘This is Our House’: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Others React to Milwaukee Bucks Clinching Game 5 Win Over Hawks

After the Atlanta Hawks pulled off an unexpected upset against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Bucks’ aim in Game 5 was to rectify that. They were hoping to bounce back, taking their lead again. And fortunately, they did exactly that. That too without having their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in their corner. How exactly did that happen?

Atlanta Hawks at the cusp of elimination

The Bucks lost by a big 110-88 margin in the previous game. However, that wasn’t the only setback they faced as they watched Giannis get a brutal injury on his knee during an alley-oops collision. So, the Atlanta Hawks were able to pull of tying the series 2-2 but Milwaukee has taken back control with their Game 5 123-112 victory.

With Trae Young benched, the Hawks weren’t at their best. But they made great efforts to chase the Bucks’ lead and Bogdan Bogdanovic worked hard throughout to reduce the deficits. However, every time it seemed like Atlanta was going to work their way back, Bucks pulled of something crazy and extended their lead further.

The Bucks proved how much they can get done as long as they play freely. Even though a lot of pressure was placed on Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday in the absence of Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez was the player who showed up when Milwaukee needed him most. This crucial win for the Bucks has the NBA fraternity reacting like crazy on Twitter as well.

Brook Lopez out here goin’ DUMMY! #SplashMountain

— Damion Lee (@Dami0nLee) July 2, 2021

What is going on!!!! Brook Lopez is going to WoRK!!!

— Channing Frye (@channingfrye) July 2, 2021

The Atlanta Hawks have turned Brook Lopez into Wilt Chamberlain.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 2, 2021

This is our house! Be loud tonight

— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) July 1, 2021

It’s amazing how good the Bucks look when they attack the paint. Lopez is 5-5 for no 3 pts attempted. Who knew? #MILvsATL #NBAPlayoffs

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) July 2, 2021

Throwback Lopez game!!! https://t.co/y3mjzmPCmS

— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) July 2, 2021

John Collins really improved his game. Came in known as a dunker. Now mid range, turnarounds, floaters, 3s and drives! #MILvsATL

— Thon Maker (@ThonMaker14) July 2, 2021

Suns are the best, and healthiest team team left. They will be favored to win no matter who comes out of the East

— Max Kellerman (@maxkellerman) July 1, 2021

Lopez has had like 3 diff careers. Tonight looks so much like Career No. 1.

— Chris Herring (@Herring_NBA) July 2, 2021

OG Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez are spanking the Hawks…. pic.twitter.com/lf7tSM7ZxF

— Channing Frye (@channingfrye) July 2, 2021

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Can the Milwaukee Bucks finish this off in Game 6?

The fate of both the teams rests on their superstar player’s playing status. It seems like the Bucks won’t rush back Giannis Antetokounmpo unless absolutely necessary. Only if the Hawks have Trae back on the court in Game 6, should Milwaukee seem concerned.

Otherwise, the Bucks are holding the fort well in Giannis’ absence. As long as Middleton and Holiday continue to play well on both ends, they can put a rest of the ECF series. Middleton ended Game 5 with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Jrue with 25 points and 13 assists.

Even Bobby Portis made his contribution by adding 22 points as well. But the man of of the match was Bobby Portis who stepped up and recorded a whopping 33-point performance

Jul 1, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) shoots in front of Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the second quarter during game five of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

The double-digit scorers on the Hawks were Bogdanovic, Lou Williams, Danilo Gallinari, and John Collins. But it wasn’t enough. Unless the Hawks step up, the Bucks are likely to send them packing after Game 6. Do you think they can take this series to a Game 7? Or is Trae’s expertise of utmost importance to pull that off?

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