On March 7, Beijing time, the Bucks defeated the Suns 132-122 to win four consecutive wins, after this battle, the Bucks and Philadelphia's win rate is equal, as long as Philadelphia loses a Bucks will become the second in the East, and there are only 3 wins from the First Heat in the East. The Bucks didn't win the game easily, with 3:13 left in the final quarter for the Suns to overtake the score, but at the crucial moment Chris Middleton took over the game, and he became the Suns' most unrestricted point.
Rice beans are super strong in this battle! Crowder hit the Suns on three points and 48 seconds before the finale to equalize, Middleton hit the Bucks with a key ball to overtake the Bucks by 2 points, then Crowder hit the Suns on three points to overtake, Midou assisted Walla to rebound again, and Holliday made two free throws to regain control of the Bucks.
1 minute 25 seconds before the final game, Midou made two free throws, 51 seconds before the end of the game to win the middle distance, 21 seconds before the end of the game and then hit the game again, Middleton in the last quarter 9 minutes 10 of 6, three points 3 2 to win 16 points, 1 assist and 1 steal, shooting 60%.
Middleton scored 36 minutes, 16-of-27, 5-of-9 from three-point range, 7-of-7 from the free throw line, had 44 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal, shooting 59.3 percent from the field, 54.5 percent from three-point range and 100 percent from the free throws.
Alphabet Brother played 6 minutes in the last quarter and only scored 1 point, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks (0 shots), it can be said that Alphabet Brother completely lay down to win a game, which is a rare Bucks victory.
The US media praised Middleton as an All-Star, the last time he scored 40+ was in the finals G4 against the Suns on July 15, 2021, and this time against the Suns 40+, after 235 days to face the Suns again 40+ made this game very legendary.
In this game, Middleton and Holliday both won 15+ in the last quarter, becoming the third pair in the past 25 seasons, the other two pairs are Durant and Irving in 2020, and Kobe Bryant and Odom in 2011.
In addition, Middleton and Holliday both won 15+ in the final quarter, which is the first teammate in the history of the Bucks to take 15+ in the final quarter of the past 25 seasons. Middleton's 44 points is also a new season high, and it is the first 40+ after 235 days, and Middleton's campaign is equivalent to setting four records.
This season, Midou still averages 20.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.12 steals per game, shooting 44.5% from the field and 37% from three-point range.
Text/Yan Xiaobai