//There’s a Lot of Blame to Share for Milwaukee’s Historic Collapse

There’s a Lot of Blame to Share for Milwaukee’s Historic Collapse

Three thoughts on Miami’s shocking Game 3 win over the Bucks that all but guarantees Milwaukee’s early elimination.

The Heat put up a historic final 12 minutes en route to taking a 3–0 lead over the No. 1 seed Bucks on Friday, outscoring Milwaukee by a playoff-record 27 points in the fourth quarter before securing a 115–100 win. Jimmy Butler was spectacular, pouring in 30 points by willing himself to the free-throw line. 

For the third straight game, presumptive MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t take control, scoring a disappointing 21 points while shooting a subpar 7-of-21 from the floor. Here are three thoughts on Miami‘s shocking win.

Mike Budenholzer Didn’t Do Enough

Milwaukee’s head coach made some important adjustments in Game 3. Budenholzer tightened his rotation, excising most of Pat Connaughton’s and Kyle Korver’s minutes while boosting Donte Divencenzo’s. He gave Giannis more minutes at center. And he even let Antetokounmpo guard Butler