The Milwaukee Bucks failed to defend the home court in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals as they suffered a defeat to the Toronto Raptors, who now have an opportunity to clinch the Eastern Conference title with a win in Toronto. Kawhi Leonard produced another monster performance w,hile Giannis Antetokounmpo led his team but it wasn’t enough to avoid the loss.
Lopez and Brogdon speak to the media
Malcolm Brogdon and Brook Lopez displayed solid performances in Milwaukees’ 105-99 defeat to the Toronto Raptors, combining for 34 points and 19 rebounds but it turned out to be not enough to beat the Raptors
"We're going to rely on each other and lean on each other as we've done all year, and go out and compete as hard as we can." #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/Gwsrhd49wY
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 24, 2019
The best from Antetokounmpo in loss
Giannis Antetokounmpo tried to lift his Milwaukee Bucks to s win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 but the defense from the visiting team was excellent and the Greek Freak managed to score “only” 24 points along with six boards and six dimes.
The best from Giannis in Game 5:
24 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST | 50% FG | 67% 3PT#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/unhw2PU1iP
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 24, 2019
Kawhi erupts in a win over Bucks
The Toronto Raptors took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals over Milwaukee Bucks. Kawhi Leonard was fantastic as he led his team with game-high 35 points, nine assists, seven boards and a couple of steals.
Game speaks for itself. #WeTheNorth
35 Pts | 9 Ast | 7 Reb | 5 3PM | 2 Stl pic.twitter.com/qxoIf80P0z
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 24, 2019
Mavinga with the chant
Toronto FC is rooting for the Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals and defender Chris Mavinga entered the morning practice with the “Let’s go, Raptors” chant.
MOOD. @Chris_Mavinga | @Raptors pic.twitter.com/TaftCjqtpo
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) May 24, 2019
New Free Agency announcement
One of the best NBA journalists in the country, Marc Stein, is informing us that NBA and NBPA moved the time at which teams can begin negotiating with free agents. Namely, this time around, teams and players will have an opportunity to start negotiations from 6 PM ET on June 30, which is six hours earlier than before.
Full announcement from the league on New Free Agency … which includes permission for teams to set up free agent meetings starting at 6 PM ET on June 29 pic.twitter.com/mYc8Lh2AtC
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) May 24, 2019
