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Khris Middleton has emerged as a solid co-star alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Bucks swingman has been one of the most clutch players for the team. His overall game has been stellar, which has been massive in helping Milwaukee make a Finals run this postseason.
During Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Khris Middleton put on a show for the Milwaukee Bucks, helping them tie the series 2-2 against the Phoenix Suns. His teammates will be hoping he can replicate his heroics from that match when the two teams meet on Saturday night for Game 5 in Phoenix.
Middleton's stellar postseason has seen him achieve multiple incredible NBA Playoffs records. A few of them stood out, which we will be listing in this article below. So without any further ado, let's take a look at the top three records Khris Middleton has achieved in the 2021 NBA playoffs thus far.
#3 Khris Middleton tied the record for the most game-tying or go-ahead shots in the fourth quarter/ OT in a single NBA Playoffs campaign (last 25 years)
Khris Middleton has made it a habit to take over games late, making shots at will to help the Milwaukee Bucks win in crunch situations. That started in Game 1 of the first round of the 2021 playoffs when Middleton hit the game-winning jumper in OT against the Miami Heat.
So far, Khris Middleton has managed a record-tying 15 go-ahead or game-tying shots in the fourth quarter or overtime of a game in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. LeBron James achieved this feat back in 2007 when he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two are the only other players to achieve this feat in the last 25 postseasons.
Middleton emulated James' record in Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Middleton outscored the Suns 10-4 by himself with 2 minutes 15 seconds left in the game.
His ability to be a highly efficient scorer from all three levels makes it difficult for his opponents to limit him. That makes him a reliable option for the Milwaukee Bucks down the stretch.
#2 Khris Middleton is the first player drafted in the second round to register a 40-point NBA Finals game
Khris Middleton's Game 4 heroics against the Bucks saw him break multiple NBA Playoffs records. Middleton was drafted in the second round as the 39th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft. Nine years later, he became the first second-rounder to record a 40-point game in the NBA Finals.
Middleton tallied 40 points on 15-of-33 field-goal shooting, including three 3s and six rebounds. It was a key game to win for the Bucks, as they would have otherwise gone down 3-1 in the NBA Finals series. That would have given the Suns a massive advantage in Game 5, which is scheduled to be played in Phoenix.
#1 Khris Middleton is the first player with a 30/10/5/5s game and also make five 3s in an NBA Playoffs game
During Game 6 of the series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets. Khris Middleton recorded 38 points, ten rebounds, five assists and five steals. He shot 68.8% from the field, including five threes on the night. He also made 11 of his 12 free throws.
Middleton stepped up big time for the Milwaukee Bucks in what was an elimination game for the team. They were down 3-2 heading into that clash.
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