NBA Playoffs 2019: 3 Talking points from Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks - Game 1

Toronto Raptors v Milwaukee Bucks - Game One
Toronto Raptors v Milwaukee Bucks - Game One

#2 Brook Lopez's epic performance

Brook Lopez had team-high 29 points in Game 1
Brook Lopez had team-high 29 points in Game 1

This game had Brook Lopez's name written all over it as the 31-year-old had a strong night and scored a team-high 29 points, leading the Bucks over Raptors. He also had 11 rebounds to put together a double-double along with 4 huge blocks.

This year, Lopez shot a career-best 35.2% from the three-point field and spaced the floor nicely for the Bucks. Against the Raptors, he provided them a much-needed spark to begin the fourth quarter, knocking down two back-to-back deep three-pointers to cut the Raptors' lead to 1 point.

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With 1:55 left in the fourth quarter, he made a 25-foot three-point jumper that gave the Bucks a 4-point lead. He also had a nice block on Kawhi in the clutch and made his presence felt on both ends of the floor, snagged 4 offensive rebounds.

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