Unfortunately, Toppin failed to make the most of the free throws he had earned this time, making only one of two.
For a forward, his 77.8% free-throw percentage this season was still a little inconsistent. It was something the young player still needed to work on.
After the second free throw went in, possession returned to the Bucks, and the score became 6–3.
Lillard brought the ball over half court again, but this time he didn't try to score himself.
Realizing he might not have his shot, he gave up the ball and passed it to Middleton.
Middleton used a screen to move up from the wing, then received the ball cleanly on the right side of the Top of the Key and began his attack.
He also chose to run a Pick-and-Roll with Brook Lopez.
Using the screen, he drove toward the elbow. When Grant followed him in time, Middleton turned and passed the ball to Brook Lopez.
After the Pick-and-Roll, Brook Lopez popped out to the Top of the Key, caught the ball, and smoothly let fly with a three-pointer.
This time, the Knicks' defense miscommunicated. Toppin couldn't switch in time, so Hartenstein had to come out to contain Middleton. His feet were a little slow, and he could only watch helplessly as Middleton got his shot off.
The ball swished through the net.
Brook Lopez hit a three!
The score was 9–3.
Now it was the Knicks' turn to counterattack.
Rose brought the ball over half court and reached the left wing, waiting for his teammates to get into position. Then he used a screen from Hartenstein before driving and kicking the ball out to Grant.
Grant caught the ball and made a Shot Fake, then dribbled past Middleton and charged into the paint. He spun, trying