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Hot shooting Khris Middleton helps Bucks down late fading Hawks, 113-102

After a 125-91 shellacking in Milwaukee in Game 2, the Atlanta Hawks returned home for Game 3 looking to put that performance behind them and take a 2-1 series lead over the Bucks.

The Hawks defense began with three turnovers forced in the first three defensive possessions, two of which led to run out dunks for Clint Capela, including this party starter.

The Bucks started 1-of-6 (16.7%) from the floor and the Hawks jumped out to a quick 15-2 lead behind the energy of the home crowd.

Hawks buried the Bucks early, starting 4-of-6 (66.