From tipoff to the final buzzer, the Milwaukee Bucks easily defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The home team took a 77–45 lead at halftime, the second-highest halftime lead in a conference or division finals game in NBA history, and it was smooth sailing to Milwaukee from there.
In the first half, Jrue Holiday defended and effectively contained Atlanta All-Star point guard, Trae Young, in 29 of 47 plays, as Young was only 2-of-8 and in those plays. There were six turnovers. Young's eight first-half turnovers were the most in any half of his career.
The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who used his signature spin moves to dominate the paint.
Brooke Lopez was also a major contributor to the matchup, including her poster on Clint Capela.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo joined in on the fun with a jam of his own, which his brother admired from the sidelines.
Milwaukee leveled the series with a resounding 125–91 victory.