MILWAUKEE, WI (METRO) – Brook Lopez scored 33 points as the shorthanded Bucks beat the shorthanded Hawks 123-112 in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals in Milwaukee.
The Bucks were without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo while the Hawks were without guard Trae Young. An MRI earlier this week showed no structural damage to Giannis’ injured left knee. His return is still unknown after being ruled out for Thursday night’s game the previous afternoon.
Khris Middleton added 26 points and 13 rebounds for Milwaukee. Jrue Holiday pitched in 25 for the Bucks, who take a 3-2 series lead.
Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Hawks with 28 points.
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