Bucks edge Celtics for NBA series lead

By Agence France-Presse

May 09, 2022 12:30 am

SAN FRANCISCO: Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and passed off eight assists to spark defending champion Milwaukee over Boston 103-101 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in the NBA playoffs.

The Greek superstar center also had two blocked shots and two steals for the Bucks, who seized a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference second round series, which continues at Milwaukee on Monday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Boston Celtics during the second half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, May 7, 2022 (May 8 in Manila) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. AFP PHOTO

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