Antetokounmpo played like the MVP favorite that he is, and the Bucks took a 2-1 lead in the series. Harden and Antetokounmpo are the two favorites to win the league’s MVP award, but they haven't played like it for much of the second round. Prior to Game 3, Antetokounmpo averaged 25.5 points on 38 percent shooting, nine rebounds and three assists. Out West, Harden is averaging 32 points on 38 percent shooting, 3.5 threes, 5.5 rebounds and five assists per game. “I’m sure he would have loved to have played better,” said Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni after Game 2.

Source: Forbes May 04, 2019 14:26 UTC