By John Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The Golden State Warriors already booked their spot in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, but will have to wait for their opponent. On Tuesday evening, the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 120-102, to knot the Eastern Conference Finals best-of-seven series at two wins.
Kyle Lowry poured a team-high 25 points for the hosts that led comfortably throughout the second half. Kawhi Leonard followed with 19 points. Norman Powell sank four shots beyond the arc at the Scotiabank Arena en route for his 18 points.
European contribution was there as well. Marc Gasol finished with 17 points including three triples, also had seven dimes, five boards, two rejections and one steal. Serge Ibaka also scored 17 points, added 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal to his tally. OG Anunoby remained out.
Khris Middleton dropped a game-high 30 points, but wasn’t enough for the visitors in Game 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, ten boards, five helpers, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes.
Nikola Mirotic totaled 11 points, two assists, one board and one steal. Ersan Ilyasova played 18 minutes with seven points, three steals, one rebound and one assist to show. Injured Pau Gasol remained sidelined.
Game 5 will be played on Thursday at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum. Game 6 will follow on Saturday at Toronto and Game 7 if necessary will take place on Monday.
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