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Bucks lead series against Bulls and are one step closer to Eastern Conference semifinals

A win Wednesday would send them to the Eastern Conference semifinals

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan during the second half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Chicago. The Bucks won 119-95. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo

The Milwaukee Bucks could wrap up their first round playoff series Wednesday.

The Bucks had back-to-back wins Friday and Sunday after losing last Wednesday.

Sunday’s game in Chicago was a decisive win. The score was 119-95. Grayson Allen set playoff career highs with 27 points and six three-pointers. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds. It was the most lopsided home playoff loss in franchise history.

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The defending NBA champions led by 22 early in the third quarter and steadied themselves after a push by Chicago. The Bucks lead the best of seven series 3-1. A win Wednesday would send them to the Eastern Conference semifinals to play either the Boston Celtics or the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics are leading that series 3-0.

Khris Middleton will miss the rest of the playoff series against Chicago, ESPN reports. He sprained the MCL in his left knee in last week’s game.

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