NBA Finals Articles - Page 59

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had a monster Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, going for 42 points in 40 minutes. However, Giannis didn’t get enough help from his teammates in a 118-108 loss, with Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton combining to shoot 12-of-37 from the field. It was Holiday’s second […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in an 0-2 hole in the 2021 NBA Finals after losing the first two games on the road against the Phoenix Suns. However, while losses are losses, there’s a silver lining the Bucks can take from Game 2: they were extremely unlucky and were still competitive until the end. According to […]

The Phoenix Suns just put on one of the most electrifying NBA Finals performances in history. But if you ask Chris Paul what the most important play of the game was, he’d tell you it wasn’t any of their many, many buckets. The Suns became just the third team ever to make 20 or more […]

The Phoenix Suns stayed scorching hot from the field in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, making 20 three-pointers as a team in their 118-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Phoenix made it look so easy that “The Mayor of Flavortown,” Guy Fieri had a go on the court after Game 2 concluded. What ensued […]

Guarding Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has been a nightmare for defenders all postseason long. The two-time all-star has had his way since the beginning of the playoffs and didn’t even let a messed up nose ruin his good vibes on the floor. Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is widely known for his defense […]

The Milwaukee Bucks dropped Game 2 of the Finals to the Phoenix Suns, who now lead the series 2-0. Game 2 saw a lot of highlights from two time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished the game with 42 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal. The Greak Freak became the first player in Bucks […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Chris Paul is getting all the motivation he needs from his long-time buddies Dwyane Wade and even LeBron James as the Suns are now just two games away from winning the 2021 NBA title. After an impressive 118-108 home win in Game 2, Wade was seen in the Phoenix Suns Arena dapping […]

Phoenix Suns fans have been quite the spirited bunch throughout these NBA Playoffs. The “Suns in 4” guy who stole the spotlight during their series against the Denver Nuggets has become a minor celebrity for his rather extreme celebration of his rabid fandom. But Suns fans aren’t finished being a hostile fanbase just yet. After […]

The Milwaukee Bucks trailed the Brooklyn Nets 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but in that case, Mike Budenholzer’s team received improbably great fortune in the form of Kyrie Irving’s injury. Down 2-0 to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals, Milwaukee can’t count on a similar plot twist. It has to figure out the […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams seems to have found all the right buttons to push to help motivate and inspire his young guys like DeAndre Ayton. Late in Game 2, with the game still up for grabs, Williams took Ayton aside and gave one heck of a motivational speech to boost the 22-year-old’s confidence. […]

Shannon Sharpe has always been respected for knowing how to take care of his body. But his latest take on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s conditioning had Milwaukee Bucks fans livid at the former NFL star. Sharpe tweeted out while watching Bucks-Suns Game 2, criticizing Giannis Antetokounmpo for supposedly playing in just short bursts of action on the […]

The Phoenix Suns took Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks despite an unbelievable performance from Giannis Antetkounmpo as the two-time MVP dropped 42 points. However, a comment made by Jeff Van Gundy during the broadcast has come to light. https://twitter.com/thehurryupnba/status/1413333489878020100?s=20 Van Gundy apparently said this about Devin Booker: “Looks like a choir boy, but he […]

From one superstar to another – Dwyane Wade had to show some love to Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker after an incredible Game 2 outing against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Miami Heat icon was in attendance on Thursday in The Phoenix Suns arena and was one of the thousands who witnessed another instant classic from […]

Game 2 of the NBA Finals belonged to the Phoenix Suns as they won the game 118-108 despite a furious, late run by the Milwaukee Bucks. Devin Booker and Chris Paul were terrific once again, and Giannis Antetokounmpo caught fire late and dropped 42 points in the Bucks’ loss. However, Devin Booker set a weird […]

LeBron James is in unfamiliar territory as a spectator of the NBA Finals. The Los Angeles Lakers forward has played in all but one Finals series in the previous decade of NBA seasons. But now King James is just like the rest of us – watching Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns try to win […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns took care of business once again in Game 2 with a 118-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. But, as per Book, the job’s not finished. After dropping an impressive 31-piece in just his second NBA Finals appearance, the two-time All-Star said after the game his team isn’t taking their […]

As they say, basketball is a brotherhood. This was what Milwaukee Bucks superstar displayed on the court in game 2 against the Phoenix Suns after he crashed into former teammate Torrey Craig as the Suns forward was drawing a charge in transition. Giannis, who’s dealing with a knee injury himself, was quick to check on […]

The first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals didn’t go as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks wanted. The Bucks went off with the lead, then the Phoenix Suns stormed back and went into halftime with a double-digit lead. During a timeout in the second quarter, Giannis was absolutely furious and outraged in […]

Jrue Holiday isn’t a three-time All-Defensive team member for nothing. In Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks point guard busted out an epic chase-down block on Devin Booker — one that is reminiscent of that unforgettable LeBron James block on Andre Iguodala some years ago. Booker had a clear path to […]

Game 2 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns got off to a great start for the stars in the game. Suns guard Devin Booker picked up where he left off and hit Jeff Teague with a nasty move that sent him spinning. Booker then proceeded to drain a three-pointer and send the Phoenix crowd […]

If there’s anyone who knows how to flex, it’s PJ Tucker. The Milwaukee Bucks forward, who’s made a name for himself to be the league’s ‘fit king’ with his massive shoe collection, brought out a couple of rare Nikes ahead of Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns. And when we say rare, we mean r-a-r-e. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns are squaring off in the 2021 NBA Finals. The Bucks got good news with the return of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, although they came up short as the Suns took Game 1. Prior to Game 2, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made his prediction for the Finals, and it will make […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has always looked up to the late Kobe Bryant. From his days growing up as a young baller to eventually playing briefly in the league with the Black Mamba, the Lakers legend has always been an idol and mentor to Book. In a recent interview with ESPN during the NBA […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken an early 1-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Chris Paul dominated in his first-ever NBA Finals appearance, finishing with 32 points and 9 assists. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked as healthy as ever, racking up 20 points and 17 rebounds. The scoring was plentiful in Game 1, and it should […]

It takes more than an All-Star or two to capture win a title in the NBA. Apart from a skilled coaching staff that can bring a team together, there has to be a bench of talented guys who can step up at a moment’s notice. While the NBA card hobby is going crazy over Giannis […]

Chris Paul is just a few wins away from his first NBA championship. After Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Phoenix Suns point guard made sure to pay homage to one of his greatest sources of inspiration – Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Paul was asked during the postgame press conference about how he’s […]

After 16 years, a number of teams, and some badly timed injuries, Chris Paul is finally in the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. With a talented Phoenix Suns squad at his back, Paul has a chance to cement his legacy before he eventually retires from the league. The Point God’s compelling narrative, along with […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul made his NBA Finals debut on Tuesday night, and he controlled Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks with 32 points and nine assists while shooting a red-hot 12-of-17 from the field. Behind Paul’s dominance, the Suns cruised to a 118-105 victory. Paul scored or assisted on 54 points […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head in to Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns looking to steal home court after losing Game 1. It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Bucks-Suns prediction and pick for Game 2. The Bucks hold an overall record of 12-6 in the postseason […]

The first game of the NBA Finals started out close, but eventually turned into a one-sided affair. The Phoenix Suns thoroughly dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half. They took a double-digit lead and never looked back. Most of the team stats were pretty much identical, save for one key area that the Bucks […]

There’s no doubt that Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker will be playing in some of the most important games of his career throughout this NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. By his own admission, however, it is clear that the All-Star shooting guard also has other basketball dreams that go beyond winning his first career […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a decent outing for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but he knows he could have done better. After all, Milwaukee lost 118-105 as Giannis found himself struggling on the defensive end. The Greek Freak admitted he had a hard time as a help defender because of the […]

After Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday, Giannis Antetokounmpo confessed having dark thoughts about his injury, sharing that he thought he wrecked everything in his knee. Fortunately, it looks like everything is going well now for the Milwaukee Bucks star. On Wednesday, less than 24 hours following their frustrating 118-105 loss to the […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is coming off a fantastic NBA finals debut as Monty Williams’ team rolled to a 118-113 win in Game 1 on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Just a day later, Booker was seen sporting a very unique sneaker in practice to pay homage to his idol, Kobe Bryant: .@DevinBook at […]

While the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks take aim in the NBA Finals, there may not have been a bigger story off the court then that of the “Suns in 4” guy. The “Suns in 4” guy went viral after getting in a brawl with a Denver Nuggets fan during their playoff series earlier on […]

Phoenix Suns backup big man Dario Saric is done for the 2021 NBA Finals after tearing his right ACL in Game 1, the team announced Wednesday. Saric played just two minutes in Tuesday’s 118-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks before suffering the injury in the first quarter. This is a tough blow for Phoenix’s bench […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has gotten into some trouble in these playoffs for taking too long to shoot free throws. Giannis has a very deliberate routine at the line, and he has been penalized for taking longer than the 10-second limit. Though, sometimes he actually gets away with it. Because of this, opposing fans […]

The Milwaukee Bucks lost Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals to the Phoenix Suns despite Giannis Antetokounmpo being healthy enough to play 35 minutes. The Greek Freak even scored the first basket of the game (and the series for that matter) by going 2 of 2 from the foul line. Seeing Antetokounmpo get those […]

There’s obviously a lot on the line in the 2021 NBA Finals as the Phoenix Suns take on the Milwaukee Bucks. One smaller storyline is how Devin Booker is poised to overcome one of the greatest challenges in the NBA today – the infamous Kardashian curse. But DBook and the Suns made it look easy […]