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If you're just now seeing how strong the Bucks are it's too late

MILWAUKEE -- It took all of 51 seconds for Giannis Antetokounmpo to declare to the world -- and, more importantly, to the Toronto Raptors -- how Game 2 was going to proceed.

A rim-rattling dunk of his own miss between two defenders. A vicious rejection of what looked like a clear two points for Raptors center Marc Gasol. Another powerful slam after he was left alone underneath the basket.

"I think it definitely set the tone," Antetokounmpo said. "That's what I tried to do."

In an instant, the Bucks were off and running, controlling the action and never looking back as they dismantled Toronto, winning 125-103 -- and, by doing so, taking a 2-0 lead in this best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals.