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NBA Playoffs: Well-rounded Raptors level series against Bucks

The Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-102 to level the Eastern Conference Finals.

Ameer Tyree
22 May, 2019 09:10 IST

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard dunks over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.   -  AP

Ameer Tyree
22 May, 2019 09:10 IST

Toronto Raptors topped Milwaukee Bucks 120-102 to knot the Eastern Conference finals series up at 2-2 and it got help from everywhere.

Six Raptors were double-digit scorers. Kyle Lowry led the way with 25 points while Norman Powell and Serge Ibaka were essential bench contributors.

Kawhi Leonard still showcased his authority in the paint despite battling an apparent leg injury. He was also able to lean on the support of his team-mates.

Toronto's bench outscored Milwaukee's 48-23.

 

Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for 55 points on 62.5 per cent shooting for Milwaukee.

But six of the Bucks' players shot less than 40 per cent from the floor, which did not help Milwaukee's two All-Stars.

Toronto is out of the 0-2 hole it dug itself to start the series. Now, it has a chance to win on the road in Milwaukee on Thursday.