The Milwaukee Bucks turned to Thon Maker with their backs against the wall.
Bucks head coach Joe Prunty named Maker his starting center ahead of a potential elimination Game 6 against the Boston Celtics.
Maker, who was phenomenal with five blocks in each game at home, replaced Tyler Zeller in the starting lineup. Both players have seen their roles increase in the wake of John Henson's continued absence due to back spasms from Game 3 onward.
The 21-year-old Maker averaged 4.8 points and three rebounds on 41.1 percent shooting from the field this season.
