Bucks playoffs highlights (first round)

UPDATED: April 28, 10:25 a.m.

Milwaukee 116

Chicago 100

Milwaukee closed out its first round series with another convincing win over Chicago on April 27 in Milwaukee.

Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points, nine rebounds and three assists to power the Bucks, while Pat Connaughton added 20 points and six 3-point makes. Bobby Portis recorded 14 points and 17 rebounds.

Grayson Allen finished the contest with 13 points and five boards, Brook Lopez added 12 points, five rebounds and two blocks and Jrue Holiday had 10 points, nine assists and five boards. The Bucks made just under 50% of their shots and added 14 triples and 16 free throws.

Milwaukee, the No. 3 seed, will now gear up for the Eastern Conference semifinals, where the second-seeded Boston Celtics await. The Bucks, who will be without Khris Middleton the entire series, will travel to Boston for game one on May 1, with the game beginning at noon.

Milwaukee 119

Chicago 95

Milwaukee cruised to another road win over Chicago on April 24 to take a 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference first round series.

Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks with 32 points, 17 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks, while Jrue Holiday added 26 points and seven assists. Grayson Allen knocked down six of the team's 17 3-pointers and finished with 27 points and three steals off the bench. Bobby Portis provided 14 points and 10 boards for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee shot 52% from the floor and 51% from behind the 3-point line. The Bucks took control after outscoring Chicago 31-19 in the second quarter.

Chicago made just 39% of its shots and 25% from the 3-point line.

Milwaukee 111

Chicago 81

Milwaukee dominated Chicago on April 22 in Chicago to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first round series.

Milwaukee made 47% of its shots and made six more 3-pointers than Chicago. The Bucks led by 16 points after a quarter and eased to the win from there.

Grayson Allen knocked down five 3-pointers and scored 22 points off the bench to lead the Bucks. Bobby Portis and Giannis Antetokounmpo each chipped in 18 points, while Jrue Holiday had 16 and Pat Connaughton 11.

Portis also grabbed 16 rebounds for the Bucks. Antetokounmpo had nine assists and seven boards, while Holiday, Allen and Serge Ibaka all pulled down six rebounds. Holiday dished out six assists.

Chicago 114

Milwaukee 110

Milwaukee lost game two of its Eastern Conference first round series with Chicago on April 20 in Milwaukee.

Not only did the Bucks lose, but they lost Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton to injuries.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 33 points, 18 rebounds, nine assists and two blocks, but missed seven free throws. Brook Lopez added 25 points and five boards, while Middleton had 18 points, eight assists, five rebounds and two steals.

The Bucks struggled with turnovers again, turning the ball over 15 times. Jrue Holiday had six of those turnovers and made only 6 of his 16 shot attempts on the night.

Milwaukee 93

Chicago 86

Milwaukee earned a tight win over Chicago in game one of the team's Eastern Conference first round matchup on April 17 in Milwaukee.

The Bucks shot just 40% from the floor and 26% from behind the 3-point line, but held the Bulls to 32% overall and 19% from the 3-point line. Milwaukee turned the ball over 21 times and blew a 16-point lead in the contest.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 27 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and two blocks while playing only 33 minutes because of foul trouble. Brook Lopez added 18 points, five rebounds and two blocks, while Jrue Holiday had 15 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals.

Khris Middleton recorded 11 points, five rebounds and six assists for Milwaukee, but made just four of his 13 shots and turned the ball over seven times. Bobby Portis chipped in 10 points off the bench.