5 Reasons why the Milwaukee Bucks won against the Brooklyn Nets in Game 6 of 2021 NBA Playoffs Round 2

#3 The Milwaukee Bucks' defense was impressive

Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets drives past P.J. Tucker #17 of the Milwaukee Bucks

It was an all-around defensive masterclass as the Milwaukee Bucks were clinical in defense against the offensive-minded Brooklyn Nets. Every player knew their role and stayed effective even on the switch.

PJ Tucker and Jrue Holiday were particularly excellent and deserve a special mention for their efforts on the defensive end.

PJ Tucker made 1 field goal tonight.He is +30 in +/-, the highest on the Bucks.Impact beyond the box score. pic.twitter.com/DdKJYhzCPC

— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 18, 2021

The intensity at the start of the game forced four early turnovers in the first quarter. The pressure on Durant forced him to lose the ball seven times while Harden cost the Brooklyn Nets four turnovers, bringing the team's total tally to 16. The Milwaukee Bucks also recorded 12 steals and six blocks in the game.

The defense held the Brooklyn Nets to only 89 points, which is their second-lowest in the 2021 NBA playoffs so far. Every time the Nets have scored below 100 against the Milwaukee Bucks, they have lost the game and the streak never looked like ending in this game.

#2 The Milwaukee Bucks had more fastbreak points that the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are known for their pace and ability to convert in transition. But that was a complete miss for the Nets as Harden could not risk getting up and down the court as quickly as required.

The Milwaukee Bucks ran the ball as often as possible, taking advantage of Harden's predicament. This meant the Nets repeatedly did not have enough time to set up on defense.

The game ended with a huge disparity in fastbreak points. The Milwaukee Bucks had 25 points off fastbreaks while the Brooklyn Nets could muster only four points in transition.

#1 Khris Middleton made the difference for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6

Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks in action

Every time the Brooklyn Nets came within five points, Khris Middleton cranked up the heat to extend the lead. He converted two four-point plays and was fouled beyond the arc on several other 3-point attempts.

The 3-point game was a significant factor as he was 5-of-8 from deep, two of which were 4-point plays. Khris had an efficient shooting night, going 11-of-16 from the field (68.8%). He was also red-hot from the free-throw line as he converted 11 of his 12 attempts.

Khris Middleton historic game tonight.38 PTS (playoff career-high)10 REB5 AST5 STL5 3PT11-16 FGHe is the first player in NBA history with 30/10/5/5s and 5+ threes in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/chjrogHCee

— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 18, 2021

Khris registered 38 points overall, a playoff career-high. He also recorded ten rebounds, five assists and five steals. So far, he has been exceptional at home but with the pivotal Game 7 at the Barclays Center, Middleton needs to find a way to deliver on hostile territory.