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00:30Hi, everyone. We're coming to you live on 2K Sports, bringing you the NBA.
00:37This is Kevin Harlan with Hall of Famer Doris Berg and Greg Anthony,
00:40giving us the rundown from the sideline courtside, David Aldridge.
00:45DA, take it away.
00:46Thank you, Kevin.
00:47We all know that Giannis Adetokounmpo is the Greek freak,
00:51but he doesn't want to limit himself to any country.
00:54He said that family members have told me I can't be the face of the league
00:57because I'm not American.
01:00But, man, if I can't do it being me, then I don't want to be the face of the league.
01:04I know where I came from, what me and my family have been through,
01:08and it's something I take pride in.
01:10Kevin?
01:12Well said, David. Wonderful story. Thank you.
01:15Two very athletic teams here, Greg.
01:17A game that's sure to produce a lot of highlights.
01:20It makes me think of Stacey Argan, one of the greatest athletes I ever played alongside.
01:26So with Rose on the bench, here's the five for Tom Thibodeau right now.
01:31In the forward positions, Barrett and Randle.
01:34Fournier out there with Kemba Walker.
01:36And it's Robinson in at the five, roaming the paint.
01:39And for the Bucs, the big man on the floor, Giannis and Lopez.
01:44The wingman, Devin, Genzo, and Middleton.
01:47And it's Holiday in at the one spot.
01:48It'll be the Knicks off the tip.
01:57Devin Genzo against Fournier.
01:59Pass to Randle.
02:04Now, here's Fournier.
02:06Outside, Walker.
02:07From about 19 feet, he clangs that one off the back iron and down it falls.
02:14Well, Evan Fournier is a fundamentally sound player.
02:17And if his teammates are open, he will deliver the rock.
02:20Holiday finds out to Takumbo.
02:22And out to Takumbo, swings it in.
02:25Yeah, just solid work on the back end.
02:28You're right.
02:29Finish hard with two hands on that stuff.
02:35Walker, the pass to Robinson.
02:36Outside Fournier.
02:38New York moving it around.
02:42To the wing on the left.
02:44Locket six.
02:48New York needs to get off a shot.
02:50Parrott for three.
02:52Milwaukee with the rebound.
02:54Working on consistency with that jumper.
02:57You can see Barrett has improved his shooting mechanics.
03:01Much more repeatable motion now.
03:03And, guys, he's not an easy man to stop when he's got the rim in his sights.
03:09Never has been, never will be.
03:11He is a determined finisher.
03:13And there's the goal on Dante DiVincenzo.
03:15That's his first.
03:16That's his first foul.
03:18First team foul.
03:19It's Robinson high post.
03:29Randall outside.
03:31Shot clock at five.
03:33Robinson sets a screen for Randall.
03:35And a wide open look for Walker.
03:37Packs in.
03:38Coming off an assist from Randall.
03:40Walker's got five now.
03:42You can see Barrett looks a lot more comfortable now from every spot, Greg, on the floor.
03:47From three, mid-range, the free throw line.
03:50When he knocks down shots, defenders have to creep up to stay connected.
03:55And that's when he can put the ball on the floor and get by people.
03:59Now, here's Fournier following the news by Giannis.
04:05Fournier best to Walker.
04:09Here's Barrett.
04:13There's the three.
04:15And again, New York with the triple.
04:17R.J. Barrett trusting the jumper in the catch and shoot.
04:21Boy, if he's consistent with that turn, the light's out.
04:26Middles in the past to DiVincenzo.
04:28Got us a screen on Fournier.
04:30And Giannis throws it down.
04:32And if you're looking to make a big play with the pass, you've got to love Giannis.
04:37He's a big target on those alley-oop blocks.
04:41Now, here's Fournier.
04:43Outside, Walker.
04:45Beyond the arc.
04:46And the rebound goes to Lopez.
04:49He couldn't believe how open he was.
04:51He just couldn't convert it.
04:54Pass to Middleton.
04:56Now, here's DiVincenzo.
04:58On to Dekumbo with the ball.
05:00Over Randle.
05:01On to Dekumbo.
05:02No good.
05:06Barrett against Middleton.
05:08And Barrett slams it in.
05:10Well, keep your head up.
05:11Look for an opportunity to facilitate Julius Randle the delivery.
05:15Holiday against Walker.
05:21Here's On to Dekumbo.
05:22And the flam dunk by On to Dekumbo.
05:25You've got to love his aggressiveness to finish inside.
05:30Well, his leaping ability gives him a great advantage.
05:33Randle with a screen for Walker.
05:35Off target from outside.
05:38And Giannis will bring it up for the Bucs.
05:41Trailing by two.
05:42Lopez.
05:43The game now all time.
05:45Well, the balance that Bucs Lopez has on these kinds of finishes is really admirable.
05:49He doesn't allow the defense to alter his shot.
05:52Walker against Holiday.
05:59Barrett with his screen on Holiday.
06:01Here's Walker.
06:03Plays it up and banks it in.
06:04Walker.
06:05Walker's got his third basket of the night right there.
06:07Shots are just flowing for him right now.
06:10Having a really strong point.
06:14Here's DiVincenzo.
06:17Second shot opportunity.
06:19And that's two points on the lead.
06:21They are attacking the rim and getting great results.
06:26And the Knicks decide to take their first timeout here.
06:29You have to like what we're seeing from Giannis on to Dekumbo.
06:32He's just really a one-man wrecking crew down low.
06:35And with this timeout, they've got to make some adjustments because he's been steady inside.
06:40T-shirt time!
06:43Ladies and gentlemen, your Bucs dance team!
07:05All right!
07:05Thank you!
07:35All right, what is coming out of the court?
07:47Come on and get loud for your Bucks and Steve.
07:51A big group substitution here for Milwaukee.
08:06Portis is checked in for Lopez.
08:08Pat Connaughton comes in for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
08:10Mason Allen's checked in for Dante DiVincenzo.
08:13And George Hills subbed in for Drew Holiday.
08:21And it's the Knicks with the ball.
08:35To the right side.
08:38And Noel kicks to Rose.
08:43So here's Burks.
08:45Shot clock at six.
08:47Rose up to the stripe.
08:49And Chris Middleton pulls it down.
08:51You're not going to see that very often.
08:53Plenty of space.
08:54But he just, let's face it, he whiffs on that one.
09:03Passes it to Connaughton.
09:08There's the dish to Allen.
09:11Over quickly.
09:12A terrific move by Allen to score.
09:15And they are just killing them on the interior.
09:18New York trailing.
09:21Defense!
09:23Defense!
09:23Defense!
09:231.46 left to play in the first.
09:26Defense!
09:27Rose passes to Noel.
09:28It's good.
09:29This time the assist from Rose.
09:31No one's ever questioned his court vision.
09:34Rose playing unselfish basketball.
09:36Being the leader of this team needs him to be.
09:39Go back!
09:39Go back!
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09:40Go back!
09:41Go back!
09:41Go back!
09:41Go back!
09:42Go back!
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09:48Go back!
09:48Go back!
09:49Go back!
09:49It's rebounded by New York.
09:57And here is Quickly.
09:59He's gotten some minutes but nothing on the board yet.
10:01Chalked up two there.
10:03And we've seen several lead changes tonight.
10:05Neither team giving an inch.
10:08And right now you love the chess match, right?
10:10The ability of each side to adjust to what the other is doing.
10:14Now here's Middleton.
10:16The correct decision by Middleton.
10:18Moving to his wide open teammate Chris, a terrific passer off the wing.
10:26Gibson with the screen on Hill.
10:28And it's Rose penetrating.
10:30Banked in off the glass.
10:31This is what we call highly efficient play.
10:34Working off the screen, getting to the cup.
10:38Hill kicks to Portis.
10:40Here's Connaughton.
10:45Burks covering.
10:47He can't get that one to fall.
10:49The Knicks go the other way with it.
10:51Six-second difference between shot and game play.
10:56It's rebounded by Portis.
10:59The Bucs trail.
11:03On the wing hill.
11:08The pass to Middleton.
11:09And he could not get that one to go.
11:15Out of contact.
11:16And he'll go to the line for two.
11:18Josh Gibson picks one up.
11:20Determined shooter who excels at the charity strike.
11:24Middleton will gladly head to the line.
11:29Taking two shots.
11:30And that one falls for Middleton.
11:41And really from second-round pick to all-star.
11:44Middleton's story inspirational.
11:47Yet even now it feels like some people continue to sleep on it.
11:51Middleton hits them both.
11:59This is about the last guy you want to send to the stripe right now.
12:03They keep fouling him and he keeps making them.
12:05He's feeling it tonight and has been the driving force for the Bucs.
12:12He notched eight points in the quarter and has that terrific basketball instinct on display.
12:17We've got more NBA basketball coming your way in just a minute.
12:34Ladies and gentlemen.
12:35And we've seen the improvement for the Knicks under Coach Tom Zibbitt.
12:38His star, Julius Randle, defines Tibbs' approach.
12:44He genuinely cares about you as a person.
12:47He wants to see you really excel as a player.
12:51And he knows that the only way to do that is through the grind, through hard work.
12:55Through putting the hours and the effort in and day after day.
12:57So that's his thing.
12:59He's going to push you.
13:00Push you in practice.
13:01Push you in workouts.
13:03And he's your biggest fan when you're out there on the court.
13:05He is indeed in that effort and grittiness.
13:09Something we've seen from Thibodeau's teams over the years.
13:13And Knicks fans recognize that brand of basketball.
13:16You think back to the years with Eulian and Oakley in the middle.
13:20It fits in the big out.
13:25And some good action in the books as we get back to the game that's been pretty close here so far.
13:29And look what we've seen from Milwaukee.
13:31What do you think, guys?
13:33Playing inside out in that first quarter.
13:35Led to some high percentage shots even in the paint.
13:38It is great when you can get that established early.
13:41Because to me it opens up every other aspect of your game.
13:45So it throws on the bench.
13:46Here's the five for Tom Thibodeau right now.
13:49Randall and Robinson make up the inside pair.
13:52Sharing the wing spots.
13:54Fournier and Barrett.
13:55And it's Walker in at the point.
13:57And he knocks down the first one.
14:09And Greg, you had a lot of success playing in college and the NBA.
14:13But what was the most fun you ever had playing with a team?
14:16And that's a tough call, Kevin.
14:19I mean, winning tends to be the most fun.
14:21So I'd have to probably say my UNLV team.
14:24But we had some great teams with the Knicks.
14:26And don't forget about my Blazers.
14:28They were also a really competitive team.
14:30And that one goes in.
14:35Two from the line that time.
14:37And so it's New York with it.
14:39Trailing by two.
14:44Robinson a screen on Holiday.
14:46Here's Walker.
14:47And the basket for the fourth time from the field.
14:49He's a healthy four for six.
14:51Man, have they been effective at getting the ball inside.
14:56Adekumbo kicks to Holiday.
14:57One, two, three, four.
15:02Back to Adekumbo.
15:04No good off the back of the rim.
15:07The Knicks shooting 56% in this game.
15:09Really stringing quality possessions together offensively.
15:12From deep.
15:13Walker.
15:14A shot that time.
15:15Not on target.
15:17And around a minute gone here in the second quarter.
15:19Middleton for three.
15:21The Knicks pull it in.
15:23On the sideline, let's catch up with Hall of Famer David Aldridge.
15:27Thank you, Kevin.
15:28Well, with the addition of Jaloo Holiday, this Bucs team has gotten even better.
15:33Giannis Adetokounmpo said, we've got a lot of talent and great players.
15:37I really believe in this group.
15:39As long as we stay healthy, we'll find a way to compete every night and give ourselves a chance.
15:45Guys?
15:45David, they're stacked.
15:46That's for sure.
15:47Thanks.
15:48Here's Yuck.
15:49And here's the big time jam as he slams it right over Randall.
15:53An amazing athlete.
15:56The length, speed, Giannis is borderline impossible to guard when he is playing downhill.
16:03And that's life above the rim.
16:06Courtesy of our AT&T 5G Slam Camp.
16:11Walker's shot is off.
16:13Bucs have gone one of three to start off the second quarter.
16:20There's the lob at Nakumbo.
16:22Hill placed alley pass into the layup.
16:25Knowing it's his responsibility to find open teammates.
16:29Holiday, nice job setting the table there.
16:33Fournier pass to Randall.
16:34Robinson kicks to Walker.
16:43Tires from deep.
16:45The shot, no good.
16:47The Bucs go the other way with it.
16:49And it's got to be liberating for Walker these past few seasons.
16:53Not having to do everything himself.
16:56Right, he spent eight years in Charlotte, guys, and carried such a heavy burden night by night
17:01only to make the playoffs in just two years.
17:05But this guy, boy, you love it.
17:06Never sold, never demanded a trade, always a true pro.
17:11Robinson, that's good.
17:14Robinson's got the game tied up here for the Knicks.
17:16Something that's kept this game close is the fact that the rebound stats for both teams are almost identical.
17:23Yannis against Randall.
17:28Here's Yachs.
17:29Solid play in the low block, and that one's good.
17:32Yannis has got the lead up to two now for Milwaukee.
17:38Now Walker, 11 points in the game.
17:44Randall is screen on how well.
17:46Walker goes in.
17:48Rebound, Yannis, and Nakumbo.
17:49Well, this has not been a quarter to remember for this guy.
17:52He looks completely flustered.
17:57Feeds it to Holiday.
17:59Pass to Middleton.
18:01LeBucs working the ball around.
18:05Back to DiVincenzo.
18:07And they pick up two.
18:09And now a four-point Milwaukee lead.
18:12The chemistry has been terrific.
18:14Really impressed with their offensive execution.
18:19Robinson sets a screen for Walker.
18:20Walker missing again.
18:23But I love the determination, guys.
18:25It's simply not there for him right now.
18:30DiVincenzo against Fournier.
18:35Lopez inside.
18:37And another shot.
18:38And he drops that one in.
18:40Yannis has got 16 points.
18:42This guy is cooking right now.
18:44He is leading them on the offensive end as they remain in front here.
18:51Robinson kicks to Walker.
18:54Again, the miss by Walker.
18:56And he's been way off the Marcus border.
18:59It's been ugly.
19:00Pass to Onstakumbo.
19:05Middleton for three.
19:06It's rebounded by New York.
19:12Fournier with the ball.
19:14Still getting warmed up offensively.
19:16No scoring yet from him.
19:18Randle dishes to Walker.
19:24Randle a screen on Hublin.
19:26New York.
19:27No good.
19:28They're telling you.
19:28And the shots just continue to say no in terms of calling.
19:33Even Genzo against Fournier.
19:39They get it back.
19:41Even Genzo can't hit it.
19:43His shots just, it's not there right now with his team leading.
19:46Perhaps, you know, let's focus on some other areas of the game.
19:51Now Barrett has got to become more consistent.
19:53But if he has consistent three-point shooting, turn the lights out.
19:59It's time for T-shirt.
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20:22Let's go.
20:52Ladies and gentlemen, your puncture dance team.
21:22They improve substitution here for Milwaukee.
21:29Portis, he's checked in for Lopez.
21:31Pat Cunnington comes in for Chris Middleton.
21:33Mason Allen's checked in for Dante DiVincenzo.
21:36And George Hills subbed in for Drew Holiday.
21:381.36 left in the first half of the game.
21:58Giannis kicks to Hill.
22:08Back to Antetokounmpo.
22:12Thrives to the hoop.
22:14And he elevates from the slinged up.
22:15New Orleans know well.
22:17Did not like that at all.
22:18And the long strides of Antetokounmpo.
22:22Once he gets downhill, there's almost no stopping.
22:27And it's Rose missing.
22:29More good work on the glass there.
22:31When it's all said and done, I think rebounding might tell the story in this game.
22:37Here's Cunnington.
22:38It's Allen on the wing.
22:45Back to Cunnington.
22:46Four on the clock.
22:48Here's Yachs.
22:50And the slam dunk lay on Antetokounmpo.
22:52And we talk about Antetokounmpo's all-around skills.
22:56And tonight, it's been about the score.
22:58He's put this offense on his back.
23:01Mixed trail by seven.
23:02Outside Rose shoots the three.
23:09And it's Cunnington with the rebound.
23:12Milwaukee has gone 0-2 from Pedro Emerson.
23:15Seven-second difference.
23:17Shot and game clock.
23:18Hill outside.
23:20From deep.
23:21It's rebounded by New York.
23:25Burks, the pass to Quickly.
23:33Passes it to Gibson.
23:37Comes up empty down low.
23:42Well, Taj Gibson proves year after year he is a very capable defender.
23:47This guy is willing to contest shots.
23:49And so it's the Milwaukee Bucks bringing the quarter to a close with a seven-point lead.
23:55And they've done a phenomenal job down low.
23:57So many of their points coming right at the rim.
24:00But it's time now to go courtside as we send you over to David Aldridge from the sideline.
24:05David, take it away.
24:07Thanks very much.
24:08Tips going against a high-powered offense like this.
24:11I know you have your work cut out for you at the defensive end.
24:16Yeah, you know, they're tough to guard.
24:17They put a lot of pressure on you.
24:19You can't make body condition mistakes.
24:21We've got to make sure we try to make them work for the points.
24:24We'll see if you can be more effective in the second half.
24:27Thanks.
24:27Back to you guys.
24:29Thanks so much, Dave, for the great interview.
24:31Don't go away, folks.
24:32We'll be back for the second half of basketball right after this.
24:35We'll be back for the second half.
24:40Theaffles are tough.
24:41We'll be back for the next half.
24:42We'll be back for tomorrow.
24:42Let's go.
25:12And we hope you've enjoyed the broadcast so far.
25:16We're halfway through the game.
25:18You look at Enidokumbo in this one.
25:19He's been everywhere.
25:21And how about the amount he's contributing in the scoring column through two quarters?
25:25He has been terrific.
25:27And one would expect that the defense made some adjustments at halftime
25:31when he has the ability to answer right back.
25:36And happy you could join us.
25:38We've got two quarters left to go in regulation.
25:41Bucs leading by seven.
25:43Well, we've got a moment left to set the floor.
25:45Bucs you by Gatorade.
25:46All fueled up for the second half.
25:49Setting the floor for the Bucs.
25:51And forward.
25:52They have Middleton.
25:53And Giannis at the guard position.
25:55Holiday and DiVincenzo.
25:57And it's Lopez in at the five down low.
26:01Milwaukee shooting their fifth and six free throws of the game.
26:03Two shots.
26:15Take a break.
26:16Take a break.
26:17Two shots.
26:18That's good from Adetokounmpo.
26:36And in 2020, a special year for Giannis.
26:40Winning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.
26:44Then signing a Supermax extension worth over $200 million.
26:49And good on the second.
27:10So he makes them both.
27:14And here's Fournier.
27:15He brings it up for New York.
27:16Nine-point game.
27:18Outside Robinson.
27:22He kicks to Walker.
27:24Three-pointer.
27:26Kept alive by New York.
27:31Holiday against Randall.
27:33From deep.
27:34Walker.
27:35The rebound by Middleton.
27:36And they're controlling the boards, Kevin.
27:39That's plus five in that category.
27:43Mixed trail by nine.
27:46Right side to Walker.
27:50Randall outside.
27:55Walker against Holiday.
27:58Five on the clock.
28:01Walker's shot is off.
28:02I'll tell you, this has not been his game.
28:05He's making it worse with shot selection like that.
28:09And Holiday kicks to DiVincenzo.
28:11Shoots from eight.
28:17Here's Lopez.
28:19And he can't extend the lead to double digits.
28:21Well, we didn't see the same kind of control we're used to seeing from him.
28:25This guy is usually a tremendous finisher.
28:28Randall no good.
28:30Bucks leading by nine.
28:31And one thing that separates Randall from other guys, his size, that's spin move.
28:38We can do it off the drive, in the post, now going either direction.
28:45Guys are looking for a spark here.
28:47Yeah, a cold stretch offensively, for sure.
28:50Walker with it.
28:51He's picked up by Lopez.
28:52Lopez needs to hold down the fort on defense.
28:55An incredible wingspan to get that one.
29:15Holiday against Walker.
29:16Six on the shot clock.
29:21On the wing.
29:22But it's going to be a 24-second shot clock violation.
29:25They turn it over.
29:27Bucks ball.
29:33For Milwaukee, they've gone one of three since starting the second half.
29:39DiVincenzo passes to Holiday.
29:47Back to DiVincenzo.
29:49Just five to shoot.
29:54The kickoff to Lopez.
29:56And a great assist by Antetokounmpo.
29:58As that one goes in.
30:01Antetokounmpo has got three assists in the game.
30:04Now, here's Barrett.
30:06Eight points for him.
30:08Randall a screen on Middleton.
30:10Looking to end the run.
30:11And it's laid in by Barrett.
30:14Barrett's got ten points.
30:15Just a positive force right now for these guys.
30:19And though his team has fallen a bit short, it's not because of him.
30:24Nice ball movement by Milwaukee.
30:26On to DiVincenzo.
30:27Passes to DiVincenzo.
30:29That one good for two.
30:32DiVincenzo's got the lead up to 14 now for the Bucks.
30:34New York's getting blank from three-point land so far in the third.
30:38Still 0 for 3.
30:41Randall with a screen for Walker.
30:43Off target with his three.
30:45And he has definitely been struggling in this quarter.
30:49And you know what?
30:50They keep calling his number, and they're simply trying to get him out of this funk.
30:54Now, here's Barrett.
30:56Following the shot by Drew Holiday.
30:58Now the pass to Robinson.
30:59Fournier against DiVincenzo.
31:05Fournier's shot is off.
31:07Milwaukee leading by 14.
31:10Middles and can't get it to go.
31:12And he didn't punish them for the weak coverage there,
31:15but they can count on him to continue missing.
31:21Now, here's Walker.
31:23He's got 11.
31:26Trying to break that ice-cold streak.
31:28A shot off that time.
31:30Holiday with a defensive effort.
31:31Boy, it's been a struggle in this quarter,
31:34and the team needs more from him.
31:36There's no doubt.
31:38On to Nekumbo.
31:39No good.
31:40Knicks trail by 14.
31:45Randall outside.
31:46From team.
31:47Walker.
31:48And again, it's the Knicks missing.
31:50He has been ice cold from beyond the arc here since halftime,
31:54and he continues yet to fire away.
31:56He has got to tone it down if he wants to help his team.
32:00Now Randall following Drew Holiday's three-point attempt.
32:05Here's the three.
32:07And Walker gets it to go on the assist from Randall.
32:11Randall's got three assists tonight.
32:12Oh, what an ugly start to this quarter.
32:16Only one of eight from the field.
32:24And the loudest section gets three T-shirts.
32:28Let's see who's the loudest.
32:30Ladies and gentlemen, you're Pucks and Steve.
32:35Ladies and gentlemen, you're Pucks and Steve.
32:36We'll be right back in the hallway.
32:56Let's go.
33:26Let's go.
33:56Matt Connaughton comes in for Chris Middleton.
33:59Grayson Allen's checked in for Dante DiVincenzo.
34:01And George Hills subbed in for Drew Holiday.
34:04Hill finds Allen.
34:32Gets back to Hill for the three.
34:36And the rebound goes to the Knicks.
34:41Here's Quickly.
34:42And a miss there with a chance to cut the lead to single digits.
34:53Milwaukee leading by 11.
34:55And it's Hill penetrating.
34:57Nice tee from Rose.
35:01New York's gotten one of six three-pointers to drop since coming out of the locker room at halftime.
35:06And, Kevin, one thing you have to respect about Derrick Rose is that he's never stopped evolving.
35:12He's constantly adapting his game to best fit what his team needs.
35:16He has a chance now to catch up with the fourth member of our crew, Hall of Famer, David Aldridge.
35:22Thank you, Kevin.
35:23As NBA revenues climb into the tens of billions of dollars, teams have even more resources to compete.
35:30Staffs are growing with more coaches, trainers, and specialists.
35:34So general managers have more to manage than ever.
35:37Generally, the best organizations are those that effectively collaborate and communicate across the board.
35:44Kevin?
35:44And, DA, as we know, that's always been the case.
35:48When you think about how Derrick Rose has changed Greg as a player, you see some of that in almost every facet of his game.
35:56And, yeah, over the years, he's tuned his shooting and play style in lots of little ways.
36:02But what hasn't changed is his talent for setting guys up.
36:07He's got a great eye for when and where to drop the dime.
36:11First free throw is good.
36:32And, Portis drains both of them.
36:40We're still waiting for that first miss from the line this half.
36:48Hill against Rose.
36:50Kicks to Burks.
36:51Pass to Quigley.
36:53Lots of room.
36:54And the Knicks getting another bucket right there.
36:56There's 57 seconds left to play in the third.
37:02Hill passes to Connaughton.
37:05Here's Portis.
37:08Back to Connaughton.
37:12Noel against Portis.
37:16Five to shoot.
37:20Over Noel.
37:22Kams, the 12-footer.
37:24Portis has got four points now in the quarter.
37:26Knicks trail by 11.
37:34We've got 28 seconds left to play here in the third.
37:37And it's quickly missing.
37:39It's a plus-five advantage for them in rebounding after that one.
37:43Pass to Hill.
37:53To the middle.
37:54He's looking for Portis and finds him.
37:56Nifty move.
37:59The second effort.
38:01And the rejection by Noel.
38:03We know Noel is a superb shot blocker.
38:07It may be his best attribute.
38:09And a chance there to look back at the stunning Mobile One block a moment ago.
38:14And, guys, that is lockdown defense.
38:16And it's fine.
38:17It's going right at the shot and then able to knock it away.
38:20Well, through three quarters of play.
38:35Down double digits.
38:37It may be difficult to overcome.
38:39Pucks lead by 11.
38:40And we'll get going after this from Milwaukee.
38:43And let's take this opportunity now to show you our State Farm Assist of the game.
39:03And the definition of teamwork right there, guys.
39:07I mean, what great communication between them.
39:10And what a beautiful feat.
39:11Nothing better than chemistry, right?
39:14Working together to create a bucket.
39:16And one quarter to go.
39:21And a game that, to this point, has not been an evenly fought contest.
39:25So it throws on the bench.
39:27Here's the five for Tom Thibodeau right now.
39:30Sharing the wing spots.
39:32Fournier and Barrett.
39:33Randall and Robinson make up the inside pair.
39:37And it's Walker in at the one.
39:38Well, you love the shooter's mentality that Evan Fournier possesses.
39:42Thinking of pulling up before he even makes the catch.
39:48This is it to Middleton.
39:52Outside Portis.
39:57Six to shoot.
40:00Middleton is screen on Robinson.
40:02Portis.
40:03That one a little long.
40:05Not his best game, but they're still getting it done collectively.
40:10Barrett dishes to Walker.
40:12Takes the three.
40:14Lots to Kumbel.
40:15Pulls it in.
40:17And to Kumbel.
40:18He's got rebound number 10 tonight with that last one.
40:22There's the pass to DiVincenzo.
40:24And now with a kick to Giannis.
40:28Robinson pulls it in.
40:30Robinson's got eight rebounds in this game.
40:36Fournier against DiVincenzo.
40:39Fournier's shot is off.
40:40And so Giannis will bring it up for the Bucs.
40:44Led by as many as 14 points.
40:47And the slim dunk by Alcita Kumbel.
40:50And that move has become second nature for Giannis.
40:53Once he establishes position, game over.
41:00And we've made our way through just over a minute and a half in this fourth quarter.
41:04Oh, and he plucks it off the glass.
41:07Wow.
41:07Right on the bucket.
41:10Bucs leading by eight.
41:14Holiday the pass to Giannis.
41:18And there's the drive.
41:20Oh, and Acubo hammers it in.
41:22And I don't know that anyone covers as much ground in one or two strides as Giannis.
41:28Randall finds Fournier.
41:34And here's Walker outside.
41:37Rebound.
41:38Milwaukee.
41:39Donovan's has got rebound number 12.
41:41They're already in the game.
41:43Nice shot by Portis.
41:45And now it's a 12-point Bucs lead.
41:48Yeah, three consecutive field goals have come right at the rim.
41:52The D had better start.
41:54Buckling down.
41:55And the dunk by Robinson.
41:57You've got to have a great sense of timing on the alley-oop pass.
42:01Fantastic finish by Mitchell Robinson.
42:04Bucs passing it around.
42:08It's the holiday.
42:12Lennox pull it in.
42:14Robinson's got rebound number 10 tonight with that last one.
42:21That's a two-pointer from Walker.
42:23And misses it off the right side of the rim.
42:25I'll tell you, no matter what he does, he can't find his rhythm.
42:29And you get the sense he's starting to press a little bit.
42:32Holiday.
42:33Two free throws coming up, and they call the shooting foul.
42:36Robinson.
42:37It's on Mitchell Robinson.
42:39Great speed and tricks on the drive.
42:42Holiday excels at putting defenses in those compromising positions.
42:48At the line for two.
42:58Shooting two.
42:58Free throw good from Holiday.
43:14It definitely has the respect of the locker room.
43:17Holiday is someone that players enjoy playing with.
43:20Oh, free throws good from Drew Holiday.
43:43Knicks trail by 12.
43:48And here's Walker.
43:49Great tee that time from Portis.
43:56I don't know if he's tired or what, but he is definitely holding back a little bit.
44:00And he hasn't stepped his game up right now.
44:03It's just hard to match up with the people's speed, especially in the open floor.
44:08Now, here's Walker.
44:13Barrett with his screen on Holiday.
44:14Walker in the post, guarded by Holiday.
44:21And that's been the story of the game.
44:23I mean, the rebounding has been very one-sided.
44:26Middleton can't get it to go.
44:28And I thought that was going to drop.
44:30It looked good from here.
44:35Walker surveying the floor.
44:37Randall, a screen on Holiday.
44:39From deep.
44:40Walker.
44:41Walker missing again.
44:42I'll tell you, it's been a struggle for him in this period, and they're struggling as a result.
44:4813 feet away.
44:49The Knicks pull it in.
44:53Fournier dishes to Randall.
44:58Back to Fournier.
45:00Off target from three-point range.
45:03Bucks leading by 14.
45:06Pass to Portis.
45:09Robinson with the block.
45:10This guy's nose for the basketball.
45:12And his timing as a shot blocker is intimidating.
45:15Mitchell Robinson with a quick off his feet.
45:18And the Bucks making a change here.
45:20Lopez is checked in.
45:22Derrick Rose is checked in for the Knicks.
45:33Milwaukee with the ball.
45:36They've allowed just seven points here in the fourth quarter.
45:39How about the effort?
45:40You didn't think a little contact would prevent Giannis from scoring, did you?
45:45Now, here's Fournier.
45:52And a screen on DiVincenzo.
45:55Step-back shot.
45:56And the rejection by Giannis!
46:03Fournier against DiVincenzo.
46:06Over to the wing.
46:07The wide-open look here for Lopez.
46:10No good from outside.
46:11You will not see this guy miss many of those.
46:14He's one of the keys to their floor spaces.
46:17Here's Barrett.
46:18And denied!
46:19He sends it right off the glass.
46:23Giannis gets to Holland.
46:24And this is going to end in a lopsided victory.
46:38I love the tenacity and aggressiveness, as well as the ability to close.
46:44You really got to give it up here for the Bucks.
46:46Great, generous, ball movement tonight.
46:49A thing of beauty.
46:50Yeah, a remarkable team effort.
46:52They got everyone involved.
46:54And we watched one guy all night long, guys.
46:57And look at the stance.
46:58Just confirms what a dominant game he had.
47:01What a night tonight it was for Giannis.
47:03Boy, I thought his best work was his pursuit of the basketball.
47:07He competed for every rebound, fought for position in the paint, and never stopped working.
47:13I love it.
47:14And so, here is New York, following the bucket by the Bucks.
47:19Here's Barrett.
47:22That one, no good.
47:24Now the Bucks take it the other way.
47:27And there's the pass to Antekumbo.
47:30To the inside.
47:32And done by Antekumbo.
47:34Saw the opportunity to put this away and did not turn it down.
47:39And playing with great energy and great effort.
47:42And as a coach, you'd love to see this from your team every single night.
47:47Barrett, no good.
47:49And it's the Bucks ball.
47:51They're on a 16-6 run.
47:56And Holiday kicks to Giannis.
48:00Fadeaway.
48:01Shots good by Middleton.
48:03And the Bucks lead by 20.
48:05And you can sense that these fans, these players, they are ready to celebrate.
48:10Well, for all intents and purposes, this game is over.
48:14Just a matter of time here.
48:17And so it's the Bucks taking care of business in this one.
48:21It was a tale of two teams tonight.
48:23One that was in total control, operating flawlessly.
48:25And the other just searching for answers that they could never find.
48:28I mean, the energy here is just so tremendous.
48:32Fans and balls from the get-go.
48:34And once they started to really pour it on, it was fun to see that rhythm and flow from their perspective.
48:41And now we'll go to David Aldridge, who's standing by with our player of the game.
48:45Take it away, David.
48:46Thanks very much, Giannis.
48:49You have said in the past you have even more untapped potential.
48:52So how did you put your fingerprints on this game?
48:56I'm just here to do whatever it takes to help my team win.
48:58Did a great job executing and move the ball.
49:01And this is what we do.
49:02This is what we do.
49:03We play together.
49:04And whatever we do, hopefully we can get a win at the end of the day.
49:07Well, it certainly turned into a win tonight, man.
49:10Thanks.
49:10Back to you guys.
49:12All right, David.
49:13Well, folks, that's going to do it for now.
49:16For Doris Burke, David Aldridge, Greg Anthony, and the rest of our terrific 2K sports crew,
49:22this is Kevin Harland saying thanks for watching.
49:25Now let's check out our New Balance player of the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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