MILWAUKEE: Even without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks figured out a way to end their recent habit of slow starts. Now they're just one win away from finishing off the Atlanta Hawks and earning their first NBA Finals berth in nearly half a century. RIM DEFENDER Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez, right, blocks Atlanta Hawks' John Collins, middle, during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals Thursday (Friday in Manila) in Milwaukee. Milwaukee regained the lead in the series by grabbing a 30-10 lead Thursday and never trailing. Four of the Bucks' starters had at least 22 points: Lopez, Khris Middleton (26), Holiday (25) and Bobby Portis (22).

Source: Manila Times July 02, 2021 16:14 UTC