The Milwaukee Bucks moved one step closer to the Eastern Conference Finals after a Game 4 win over the Boston Celtics. Giannis Antetokounmpo displayed another dominant performance while James Harden and the Houston Rockets tied the series with the Golden State Warriors at 2. Also, Nick Wright is giving us an insight on Harden’s defense on Kevin Durant while ESPN’s NBA insiders pick two teams that should be the best fit for Zion Williamson.
Harden drops 38 points in a win
The Houston Rockets won Game 4 thanks to James Harden, who posted a double-double of 38 points and 10 rebounds along with four dimes and a couple of blocks.
🚀 @JHarden13 drops 38 PTS (6 3PM), 10 REB & 4 AST to help lift the @HoustonRockets in Game 4 and tie the series at 2-2. #RunAsOne
Game 5: Wednesday (5/8), 10:30 pm/et, TNT pic.twitter.com/oYNEAUXKxD
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2019
Giannis explodes in Milwaukee’s win
The Milwaukee Bucks are just a step away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals following a 113-101 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo produced a great show and recorded a double-double of 39 points and 16 rebounds along with four assists.
#FearTheDeer @Giannis_An34 erupts for 39 PTS, 16 REB, 4 AST against BOS in Game 4 to help give the @Bucks a 3-1 lead!
Game 5: Wednesday (5/8), 8pm/et, TNT pic.twitter.com/Enfl1Rlag6
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2019
Magic impressed with Giannis
Magic Johnson was impressed with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s display in the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Boston Celtics and he said that Giannis will be dominating the NBA regular season and playoffs for many years to come.
Giannis Antetokounmpo aka The Greek Freak is showing the whole league why he is such a special player scoring 39 points to lead his Bucks 3-1 over the Celtics. He will be dominating the NBA regular season and playoffs for many years to come!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 7, 2019
Harden’s defense on KD
In the latest episode on the First Things First, Nick Wright is highlighting James Harden’s defense on Kevin Durant and is saying that Harden had more success in guarding KD than anyone else on the Rockets.
"Kevin Durant in this series when guarded by anyone on the Rockets other than James Harden: 39 of 78, that is exactly 50%. When guarded by James Harden: 7 of 22, that is 32%." — @getnickwright pic.twitter.com/aza5tTEO52
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) May 7, 2019
What’s next for Zion?
The 2019 NBA Draft is upon us and we all know that Zion Williamson will likely be the No. 1 pick, but his NBA destination is still unknown. ESPN insiders think that two teams can maximize Zion’s potential and here you can see which ones.
Zion x Trae. Zion x Luka.
Our NBA Insiders think the Hawks and Mavs have the best chance to maximize Zion's potential. pic.twitter.com/a8YDs5Jlua
— ESPN (@espn) May 7, 2019
