MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo capped one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points — and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again.
Antetokounmpo had 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Tuesday night to win the series 4-2.
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It was the third game this series with at least 40 points and 10 rebounds for Antetokounmpo, a dominant performance that in just his first appearance takes its place among some of the game’s greats.
He shot 16 for 25 from the field and made 17-of-19 free throws.
Older updates:
10:00 p.m. -- All tied up with one quarter to play
With just one quarter left, the Suns are tied with the Bucks 77-77.
9:47 p.m. -- One MPD officer hurt at Deer District
MPD District 1 confirms to TMJ4 News that one MPD officer has so far suffered minor injuries from the crowd at Deer District. We'll update you as we learn more.
9:40 p.m. -- Bucks off to hot start in second half
On the strength of MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks went on a 16-8 run to start the second half to re-take the lead in Game 6.
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