In Game 3 of the 2021 Eastern Conference Championship, the Bucks completed a 15-point reversal at the Hawks' home court., Khris Middleton scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, finishing with 38 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists., Giannis Antetokounmpo made 13 of 21 shots from the field, and also made his first outside shot in the Eastern Conference Championship Game. He also scored 33 points and 11 rebounds.
Further reading:
- A superstar is born! Giannis Antetokounmpo's playoff peak record/classic battle
- Have a bowl of honey bean soup! Khris Middleton playoff classic battle/peak record
This is the third time Antetokounmpo and Middleton have scored more than 30-10 in the same game in the playoffs this season. They are also the first team in history to achieve this record. They have already accumulated 30 points twice against the Nets. -10.
The Bucks, led by Antetokounmpo and Middleton, are currently in great shape. The most important thing is that they are the healthiest of the only four remaining teams and have the opportunity to push this record upwards.
The Greek monster Antetokounmpo has reached 30-10 in a single game for the 10th time in this playoffs, becoming the only player in the past 21 years to have the opportunity to reach double figures after Shaquille O'Neal 13 times in 2000. .
Middleton scored 20 points without free throws in the fourth quarter, becoming the first player to set this record in the playoffs since Allen Iverson on April 20, 2003. He is also the third player in the past 25 years to score 20 points in a single quarter and score more than his opponent's team in a single quarter. The other two are Joe Johnson in 2008 and Dirk Nowitzki in 2006.
