Milwaukee Bucks Set an Unpleasent Record in the 2023 NBA Playoffs
The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Nigerian-Greek basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, have broken an unpleasant record after their elimination from the 2023 NBA Playoffs by the Miami Heat.
The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Nigerian-Greek basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, have broken an unpleasant record after their elimination from the 2023 NBA Playoffs by the Miami Heat, BSN Sports reported.
The Bucks suffered a 4-1 playoff scoreline at the hands of the Heat, winning only once in Game 2 of the series.
This marks the first time since 2012, when the Philadelphia 76ers knocked out the Chicago Bulls, that an eighth seed has eliminated a top seed in the playoffs, an unwanted record that the Bucks now share.
The Bucks had finished top of the Eastern Conference with a 58-24 record, making them favorites going into the series against the seventh-seeded Heat, who had a 44-38 score.
Despite owning the best record in the regular season, the Bucks lost to the Heat in a best-of-seven series, which has only happened six times in NBA history.
In Game 5, the Bucks led by 16 points entering the fourth quarter, but the Miami Heat staged the largest fourth-quarter comeback in a series-clinching win.
Giannis recorded 38 points and 20 rebounds for the Bucks, but it was not enough to secure a victory.
Despite the loss, Giannis Antetokounmpo remained optimistic about the Bucks’ future, stating that there is no failure in sports and that every year is a step toward success.
With players like Khris Middleton and the Lopez brothers in their ranks, the two-time NBA champions are sure to come back stronger next season.
