NBA Finals Articles - Page 60

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 […]

The Phoenix Suns took Game 1 of the NBA Finals in a convincing fashion right in front of their fans. The Milwaukee Bucks were able to mount some runs but the Suns quashed their hopes right away. It was a strong performance from Chris Paul and his boys. They proved they deserved to play on […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks can’t be happy that they fell short in Game 1 against the Phoenix Suns. But just the fact that the Greek Freak was on the court for them was already a blessing. Giannis spoke candidly about his recovery from the hyperextended knee he suffered against the Atlanta Hawks in […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is one of the most stylish guys in the NBA. He usually arrives in games wearing the latest drips. But in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday, Booker upped the ante a bit more. He rolled up to the Phoenix Suns Arena in a new black car, flexing […]

In an unexpected twist, pun intended, of events, Giannis Antetokounmpo suited up for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday. Many observers thought Giannis would sit out the first few games against the Phoenix Suns after hyperextending his knee in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks. But lo […]

Before the 2021 NBA Finals, it was not Chris Paul, Giannis Antetokounmpo or any player that made headlines. Instead, the story became Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor as they figured in some work issues with ESPN. Commissioner Adam Silver, for his part, couldn’t help but address the situation as well. For those who are unaware, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took a huge haymaker from the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. But it wasn’t all bad, especially considering what Bucks fans saw from franchise player Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks fell behind by double digits early in the second half and never really recovered. A lot of things went […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns took care of business in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-105. Paul didn’t disappoint in his first game in the Last Dance, putting up a game-high 32 points on a marvelous 12-of-19 shooting from the field. He also added four rebounds and nine assists […]

Deandre Ayton was sensational in his first NBA Finals game with the Phoenix Suns, so much so that he replicated a feat that was last done by San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan. According to Justin Kubatko of Basketball Reference, Ayton is the first player to tally at least 15 points and 15 rebounds in […]

The Phoenix Suns put on a show in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night as they defeated Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-105. The trio of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton all showed up for the Suns in Game 1, and it actually would have been a historic night […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Andre Drummond, like millions of people, are tuned in to the NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. And just like everyone, Drummond also gave his bold prediction for the outcome of the best-of-seven series. Because it wouldn’t be fun without making fearless forecasts, right? While Chris […]

LeBron James had been largely silent about the playoff success of his longtime friend Chris Paul ever since his Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns. But King James had to give it up for his friend as he inches one step closer to his first NBA title. The Lakers star had a […]

Deandre Ayton continues to grow up right before our eyes. In his first stint in the NBA Playoffs, Ayton has done a marvelous job for the Phoenix Suns, showing the grit of a seasoned veteran. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, Ayton showed why young punks like him […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is called the GREEK FREAK. The Milwaukee Bucks star just reminded the Phoenix Suns just that as he went full LeBron James for an epic chasedown block in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In the final minute of the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns, Giannis ran from almost full court and […]

Hobbled by an injury or completely healthy, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will look to continue his dominance of the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. In their two meetings during the regular season, Giannis averaged exactly 40.0 points against the Suns. With this, he joined Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Shaquille O’Neal […]

It was a scary moment for Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns in the third period of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. CP3 appears to have injured his ankle in a dangerous play that is eerily familiar to a major Kawhi Leonard injury many years ago. Here’s a look at the […]

When Giannis Antetokounmpo was declared available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, there were some concerns whether he’s 100 percent healthy or not. As it turns out, fans have nothing to worry about. In fact, right in the first quarter of the contest, Antetokounmpo showed that he is perfectly healthy as he muscled his […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is available to play for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Greek Freak will also be starting the game after missing their past two outings due to a hyperextended left knee. Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing — and starting […]

In spite of the fact that the one and only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is more widely known for his amazing stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Hall of Fame big man still remains to be one of, if not the greatest Milwaukee Bucks player of all time. Kareem started off his career in Milwaukee, so […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993, when Charles Barkley’s Suns squad lost to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in six games. Phoenix actually had the best record in the NBA that season at 62-20, giving them home-court advantage in the series, and Barkley was MVP. But the Suns […]

The 2020-21 NBA Finals begins on Tuesday night with the Milwaukee Bucks visiting the Phoenix Suns in the desert. It’s time to continue our NBA Finals odds series and make a Bucks-Suns prediction and pick for the final series of the season. The Bucks hold an overall record of 12-5 in the postseason and are 10-7 […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo might be ready to go for Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Antetokounmpo, who has been dealing with a knee injury suffered in the conference finals, has been upgraded to questionable ahead of the series opener with the Suns, with Adrian Wojnarowski also saying he […]

For the first time since 1974, the Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals. But the Bucks’ last title came all the way back in 1971, when they were led by the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, and Bob Dandridge. The Bucks have been knocking on the door of a title for a number […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are headed to the NBA Finals after an amazing season and postseason run. Their opponent is the Milwaukee Bucks and the first game is on Tuesday in Phoenix. Ahead of the NBA Finals, current analyst and former Suns legend Charles Barkley offered up some advice to Booker and Chris […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, but he has been progressing in his return from a hyperextended knee. It sure seems like Giannis will play at some point in this series. Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry suggested as much on Tuesday ahead of Game […]

After ESPN standout Rachel Nichols made some questionable comments about co-worker Maria Taylor recently, the network has decided to make some changes ahead of the NBA Finals. According to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand, they’ve taken Rachel Nichols off sideline reporting duties for the Suns-Bucks and plan to put Malika Andrews in her place: […]

The 2021 NBA Finals are finally upon us and this is the time that everyone likes to predict who they think will take home the 2021 NBA Finals MVP. This series should be interesting as it can really go either way with two inexperienced and talented clubs in the Bucks and Suns. Jae Crowder of […]

The NBA Finals are finally upon us to culminate what has been one of the more compelling playoffs in recent memory. The 2021 edition may not feature the staple stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, or Kawhi Leonard that hoops fans are accustomed to seeing on this stage at this point of the […]

After so many years, Chris Paul is finally going to experience how it’s like to play in an NBA Finals, as he and the Phoenix Suns prepare for a best-of-seven series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Paul has been around the league for so long that most guys know what to expect from the Point God. But […]

The fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree. Or in this case, far from the basketball rim. Former NBA player Melvin Booker, the father of Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, showed he still has the moves. In a short clip posted by The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears on Twitter, the older Booker was playing in […]

Jrue Holiday has nothing but respect for Chris Paul, but the Milwaukee Bucks star just couldn’t help poking fun of the age of the Phoenix Suns vet. During their media session on Monday ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Holiday talked about Paul’s influence to the game and to the younger generation of […]

There is nothing but mutual respect between Milwaukee Bucks forward PJ Tucker and his former teammate Devin Booker. Right before their intense NBA Finals match-up, the 36-year-old vet paid homage to his former pupil who he spent years tormenting and mentoring when he was still part of the Phoenix Suns organization. We all know that […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton wants Giannis Antetokounmpo to play in the NBA Finals, but he is not going as far as to forcing his teammate to rush his recovery and risk getting injured again. According to Middleton, during his conversations with Giannis, he has told him not to rush in his recovery and to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks might be concerned about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury heading to the NBA Finals, but for Charles Barkley, there’s something positive to get from it. In fact, Chuck went as far as to saying it is the “best thing” to happen to the team in the playoffs. Barkley’s reasoning? It provided an opportunity for […]

One of the biggest storylines heading into Tuesday’s Game 1 matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns is the status of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The former back-to-back MVP is still dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out for the last two games, and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like he’s going to […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker is heading to his first-ever NBA Finals appearance and it might not be as smooth-sailing as expected. Booker will be facing an old frenemy in Milwaukee Bucks forward PJ Tucker who will most likely be on his tail for the duration of the entire series. This upcoming reunion brings back […]