Tiring Giannis, Bucks fall short in NBA title repeat bid

Boston Celtics win Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals to end Milwaukee’s hopes of back-to-back titles.

DRIVE: Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo to the basket against Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston Pic: Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

GIANNIS Antetokounmpo powered his way to the rim, trying to keep the Milwaukee Bucks’ title defence alive. Again and again, the ball just wouldn’t drop.

Layups, putbacks — shots that are usually automatic for the two-time MVP and reigning NBA champion — bounced fruitlessly away. And the Bucks kept dropping further behind.