'The Raptors are in trouble and on the verge of being in deep trouble,' JeffZillgitt of usatodaysports writes.
CLOSE SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Matt Velazquez break down Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, where the Bucks dominated the Raptors to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. USA TODAY
On the day Antetokounmpo was named a finalist for regular-season MVP, he produced an MVP performance with 30 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal. The Raptors get — and deserve — a chance to see what they can do in Games 3 and 4 at home in Scotiabank Arena. The fans there generate a home-court advantage, and teams play better at home.
The Bucks have continued their dominance in the playoffs with an NBA-record six 20-points victories. Detroit got it in the first round, Boston in the second and Toronto in Game 2. Eight of Milwaukee’s 10 playoff victories have been by double-digits. The Raptors shot 42.2%, including 36.5% in the first half when they scored just 39 points. Raptors coach Nick Nurse says shots are there, and some are. But Milwaukee — with its size, length and focus — makes it tougher.
"Obviously we weren't nearly as good on Giannis tonight," Nurse said. "He was in the paint with a little too much force more than we'd like.""He's incredible, and then you're like, 'I think he can be even better,' " Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. "The great part about Giannis is he wants to be better. We're coaching him and we're on him. We think he can be doing more, and he just soaks it up.
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