In a pivotal Game 3 showdown between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, the basketball court turned into a battleground of high stakes and clutch plays, down with just six seconds left, tension gripped the arena as the Pacers held a narrow 111-108 lead over the Bucks. The stage was set for a dramatic finish, and Bucks’ standout Khris Middleton rose to the occasion.
With Patrick Beverley initiating the inbound pass, the ball found its way into the hands of center Brook Lopez stationed at the top of the three-point line. A swift exchange ensued as Lopez fed Middleton, who maneuvered to the right side amidst a swarm of defenders. Undeterred, Middleton launched a shot that defied the odds, sinking a game-tying three-pointer with a mere 1.4 seconds left on the clock, sending the game into overtime.
But Middleton’s heroics didn’t stop there. In the extra period, he replicated his clutch performance, once again knotting the score with another last-second three-pointer. His stellar showing marked a standout performance in the 2024 NBA playoffs, especially crucial in the absence of injured Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Let’s see what fans have to say about this victory,
MIDDLETON THREE FOR THE TIE 🤯
WE'RE GOING TO OT.
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 27, 2024
Loss for words on that one. Beautiful.
— lowtide (@lowtideeth) April 27, 2024
Wow 🤩 that short right there
— Mason Jnr. (@BraKay_A) April 27, 2024
MIDDLETON THE BOSS pic.twitter.com/3r2H9sMQ00
— Humor Right (@humor_right) April 27, 2024
Oh wow! Can you shoot your shot like that? 🥵
— Jade Pixel ✨ (@jadepixelxo) April 27, 2024
Dame is done playing tonight! Thank goodness Middleton was available
— stayhugh6 (@stayhugh6) April 27, 2024
With Middleton stepping up in Antetokounmpo’s absence, the Bucks will undoubtedly rely on his continued excellence as they navigate through the playoffs.
