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Game 7 – Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets (-1)
Total: 214.5
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Ethan Strauss |
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Seth Partnow |
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Richard Deitsch |
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Sam Vecenie |
GAME 6: BUCKS 104, NETS 89
Series: Tied 3-3
After an ugly Game 5 loss, the Bucks were able to regroup at home and force this Game 7. Giannis Antetokounmpo (30 points, 17 rebounds) and Khris Middleton (38 points, 10 rebounds) both had big games. The Bucks scored first and led the entire game, although Brooklyn was within five in the fourth quarter before a 14-0 run put the game away.
Kyrie Irving is expected to be out for Game 7, but the Nets are still a slight favorite at home. James Harden was more effective in Game 6, shooting 5-for-9 from the field and finishing with 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds. It’s not Harden at full strength, but it’s improvement from his rusty Game 5 showing.
NBA Playoffs picks records
| Record | |
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Sam Vecenie |
47-24 |
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Richard Deitsch |
43-28 |
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Ethan Strauss |
43-26 |
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Seth Partnow |
42-29 |
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