Published on: May 21, 2019 1:50 pm IST|Updated on: May 21, 2019 2:04 pm IST
Toronto Raptors can bring the series to level terms when they host Milwaukee Bucks in Game-4 of Eastern Conference finals series at Scotiabank Arena, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (IST).
Series so far:
Bucks started this series as slight favorites. The reason is their consistency throughout the regular season and there was always a small matter of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s never-ending heroics. Though Raptors have their own talisman in Kawhi Leonard, Bucks’ depth is just too good. Milwaukee’s bench is erupting more often than not, while the North is bereft of that sort of help.
Rapid Recap: Bucks 112, Raptors 118 (2OT) https://t.co/JLREBRLBx4 pic.twitter.com/P5pUyaZXW8— Brew Hoop ?? (@brewhoop) May 20, 2019
Rapid Recap: Bucks 112, Raptors 118 (2OT) https://t.co/JLREBRLBx4 pic.twitter.com/P5pUyaZXW8
— Brew Hoop ?? (@brewhoop) May 20, 2019
But Raptors dominate the first game and should have canceled out Bucks’ home court advantage. Not to be as the visitors capitulated under pressure and gifted the Game-1 to the hosts. The Game-2 meanwhile was a straightforward affair for Eastern Conference’s first seed.
While the third game was more of the matchup we all were hoping as the match went to two overtime, with Raptors winning it 118-112.
MATCH DETAILS: What competition it is? NBA Playoffs Series: Eastern Conference finals, Game-4, Bucks lead 2-1 The match will be played between Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank Arena. The arena has a capacity of 19,800. Match Day: May 22, 2019, @ 06:00 AM IST
Broadcast details:
Sony Sports Network has the rights to stream NBA matches in India. Premier members can also catch the Live Action on SonyLiv App.
Regular Season Record- Toronto Raptors: W-58, L-24 Milwaukee Bucks: W-60, L-22
Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks regular season stats comparison (Per Game):
Raptors | Bucks
Games: 82 | 82 Points: 118.1 | 114.4 Field Goals%: 47.4 | 47.6 3-Point%: 36.6 | 35.3 Free Throws%: 80.4 | 77.3 Rebounds: 49.7 | 45.2 Assists: 25.4 | 26.0 Turnovers: 14.0 | 13.9 Steals: 8.3 | 7.5
2019 Playoff stats:
Games: 15 | 12 Points: 104.3 | 116.4 Field Goals%: 44.1 | 45.3 3-Point%: 33.3 | 33.8 Free Throws%: 81.9 | 73.6 Rebounds: 42.9 | 53.7 Assists: 22.1 | 25.0 Turnovers: 12.3 | 13.3 Steals: 8.1 | 6.9
This series:
Total points: 315 | 345 Total Rebounds: 141 | 176 Total Assists: 64 | 70
The above stats show that Milwaukee Bucks are dominating the stats, which means selecting their players could fetch all the Dream11 fantasy players more points.
Select at least four players from Bucks. Not less than that, no matter what combination you are going with.
For star player, below are more stats to help you select your MVP.
Players to watch out for: (Captain options)
Toronto Raptors: Kawhi Leonard – Raptors were led by Kawhi Leonard‘s game-high 36 points in the last game, but more importantly, he clocked a career-high 52 minutes, the most by any player in Game-3.
"This is playoff basketball." – Kawhi Leonard52 Min | 36 Pts | 9 Rebs | 5 Asts | 2 Stl pic.twitter.com/QRaN94eAns— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 20, 2019
"This is playoff basketball." – Kawhi Leonard
52 Min | 36 Pts | 9 Rebs | 5 Asts | 2 Stl pic.twitter.com/QRaN94eAns
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 20, 2019
It shows how critical he is to North’s ambitions in this NBA season. He is not letting anybody down, not at least in Toronto who all are dreaming of the first-ever appearance in the NBA finals. It’s still a long shot as Bucks lead 2-1, but you can bet on Kawhi to come good again in this match.
The stats that matter:
Points earned in the last five games: 58.3, 44.6, 50.8, 60.1, 49.9
Performance in the last 3 games: Points: 36, 31, 31 (All Game-high) Rebounds: 9, 8, 9 Assists: 5, 2, 2
Other players to select from Toronto Raptors:
Pascal Siakam – He is a no brainer. He is more than Kawhi Leonard’s sidekick, for there were instances in the last game when Leonard struggled and Raptors needed somebody to show up. He had an incredible double-double in the last game scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds.
While the likes of Norman Powell should be in your side as well.
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Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo – Had a double-double in the last game with 12 points and a remarkable 23 rebounds. If he is not scoring he is collecting rebounds and setting up his teammates for the crucial points.
The best of The Greek Freak from last night:#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/p4gzNEwipJ— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 20, 2019
The best of The Greek Freak from last night:#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/p4gzNEwipJ
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 20, 2019
Numbers that matter:
Points earned in the last five games: 36.7, 46.8, 29.6, 37.1, 32.4
Performance in the last 3 games: Points: 12, 30, 24 Rebounds: 23, 17, 14 (All Game-high) Assists: 7, 5, 6
Other players to select from Milwaukee Bucks:
There are too many actually as Bucks’ bench is coming good so far in the postseason. The likes of George Hill, Malcolm Brogdon, and Ersan Ilyasova are all in good touch. In addition, all these players carry less weightage than other players.
Combination 1: PG: George Hill SG: Malcolm Brogdon, Norman Powell SF: Khris Middleton, Kawhi Leonard (C) PF: Pascal Siakam C: Brook Lopez, Marc Gasol
Combination 1: PG: George Hill SG: Malcolm Brogdon, Norman Powell SF: Khris Middleton PF: Pascal Siakam, Giannis Antetokounmpo (C) C: Brook Lopez, Marc Gasol
Toronto Raptors Team News:
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Milwaukee Bucks Team News:
MIL vs TOR Dream11 Teams (Starting Lineup; Probables):
From the bench (Probables):
INDIA FANTASY PREDICTION:
Toronto Raptors are at home and with no Durant in Warriors team, the hosts will start the game as favorites.
NOTE: THIS MIL vs TOR Dream11 MATCH PREVIEW IS BASED ON OUR RESEARCH AND UNDERSTANDING FROM VARIOUS NEWS SOURCES. YOU CAN SELECT YOUR OWN PLAYING 11 ON THE BASIS OF TEAM NEWS.