Traded thrice: The movement of Gary Trent Jr. to the Milwaukee Bucks
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Gary Trent Jr. lit up the Milwaukee Bucks' Game 3 win against the Indiana Pacers with a jaw-dropping performance!
He dropped a whopping 37 points, a career high, to help the Bucks take down the Pacers, 117-101, in the NBA playoff first round series.
Trent had only been called up to the starting lineup the day before, but he sure didn't disappoint!
Take a seat, cause it's gonna get exciting!
Trent exclaimed, "My mindset was just come in and get a win. Obviously, we know what it means if we would have lost this game." He added, "Every day, every game, come in and make an impact on both ends."
Trent absolutely torched the Hoops' defense, finishing the game 9-for-12 from downtown, breaking the franchise record for the most three-pointers in a single postseason game previously set by Hall of Famer Ray Allen[1][2][3].
"It's really a blessing and a testament to my hard work and everything that I put into it," Trent said. "I was a big fan of Ray Allen as a kid and watched him accomplish great things as a Buck."
Things didn't look so hot for the Pacers in the third quarter, as Trent drained five 3s and dropped 18 points, matching their entire output for the frame[1][2][3]. This marked the first time in Bucks history that two players (Trent and Giannis Antetokounmpo) each scored over 35 points in the same playoff game[2].
Trent's performance drew praise from Damian Lillard, who was in attendance, noting, "It didn't surprise me, given his confidence and work ethic"[3]. Trent's achievement didn't just secure a win for the Bucks, but it also earned him a place in Bucks franchise history, earning comparisons to legendary shooters like Ray Allen[3].
Indiana kept fighting, but the Bucks now have a 2-1 lead in the series. Here's to more fireworks in the next game!
[1] - andersonbtidwell.substack.com/p/gary-trent-jr-becoming-a-thing-vs[2] - sports.yahoo.com/gary-trent-jr-ties-franchise-record-nine-3-pointers-into-milwaukees-second-round-series-win-093611654.html[3] - bleacherreport.com/milwaukee-bucks/gary-trent-jr-ties-franchise-record-for-3s-in-playoff-game-with-nine-during-bucks-win-over-pacers/vJfLhVZ8xW4kopZaszYWebea3IzR3rjR[Resource: Base Article, Enrichment Data 1, Enrichment Data 2, Enrichment Data 3]
- Gary Trent Jr.'s extraordinary performance during Game 3 of the NBA playoff first round series saw him score 37 points, a career high, against the Indiana Pacers, helping the Milwaukee Bucks secure a 117-101 victory.
- In the same game, Trent broke the franchise record for the most three-pointers in a single postseason game previously held by Hall of Famer Ray Allen, finishing 9-for-12 from downtown.
- Trent's remarkable performance, with a total of 9 three-pointers, marked the first time in Bucks history that two players (Trent and Giannis Antetokounmpo) each scored over 35 points in the same playoff game.
- Reflecting on his achievement, Trent expressed his gratitude and compared it to the testament of his hard work, mentioning that he was inspired by Ray Allen's career as a Buck.
