A few days ago, the Milwaukee Bucks were teetering on the edge of losing control of their first round playoff series against the Chicago Bulls. Khris Middleton was out with injury, Giannis Antetokounmpo had been restrained by the opposing defense, and the rest of Milwaukee’s role players were struggling to contribute in winning ways. My, how far we’ve come; the Bucks followed up their 30-point blowout Game Three win with a dominant 24-point victory in Game Four. The Bucks now lead the series, 3-1; Game Five is on Wednesday.
Milwaukee took the Bulls best shots in the opening minutes, but methodically worked themselves into the level of pressure and activity that defined Game 3.