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2021 NBA playoffs: Four big takeaways from Game 2 of Hawks-Bucks

After a shocking Game 1 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the Milwaukee Bucks got off to a hot start in Game 2 and never looked back, leading by 32 at halftime in a 125-91 blowout win to even the series.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday led the way for the Bucks, combining for 47 points in the victory. Holiday and Brook Lopez were dominant on the defensive end as well, stifling the Hawks with on-the-ball pressure and rim protection. Trae Young led Atlanta in scoring with 15 points but committed nine turnovers and failed to get his team going offensively.

Have the Bucks found a defensive solution for Young? Can the Hawks do anything with Giannis in the restricted area? Here are four things we gleaned from Game 2.