Bucks and Suns Set for Game 5 Clash in Deadlocked Series
The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena on Saturday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The series is tied, 2-2.
The Bucks (2-2) were able to claw their way to a crucial series tie Wednesday night in Game 4, mounting a comeback from what was a seven-point deficit with under nine minutes remaining to eventually notch a 109-103 win and sent the series back to the desert tied at two games apiece. Khris Middleton led the way for Milwaukee with 40 points, complementing them with six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Giannis Antetokounmpo generated a 26-point, 14-rebound double-double that also included eight assists, three steals and two blocks. Brook Lopez furnished 14 points, one rebound and one steal. Jrue Holiday endured a rough shooting night (4-20 FG) but mustered 13 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Pat Connaughton supplied 11 points, nine boards and one assist.
The Bucks head into Saturday night's game without any short-term injuries to report.
The Suns (2-2) actually do have a silver lining to hang onto despite their second consecutive defeat in the series, as they saw Devin Booker rediscover his hot hand from Game 2 to pace them with 42 points Wednesday, a tally he supplemented with two assists, one rebound and one block. Jae Crowder registered 15 points, eight boards, three assists, three steals and three blocks. Chris Paul and Cameron Johnson generated matching 10-point totals, with Paul adding seven assists and four rebounds. Deandre Ayton registered just six points but also recorded 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
The Suns head into Saturday night's contest without any short-term injuries.
Saturday night's game marks the seventh meeting between the teams since the start of the regular season. The Suns have prevailed in four of the first six games.
The Bucks (2-2) were able to claw their way to a crucial series tie Wednesday night in Game 4, mounting a comeback from what was a seven-point deficit with under nine minutes remaining to eventually notch a 109-103 win and sent the series back to the desert tied at two games apiece. Khris Middleton led the way for Milwaukee with 40 points, complementing them with six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Giannis Antetokounmpo generated a 26-point, 14-rebound double-double that also included eight assists, three steals and two blocks. Brook Lopez furnished 14 points, one rebound and one steal. Jrue Holiday endured a rough shooting night (4-20 FG) but mustered 13 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Pat Connaughton supplied 11 points, nine boards and one assist.
The Bucks head into Saturday night's game without any short-term injuries to report.
The Suns (2-2) actually do have a silver lining to hang onto despite their second consecutive defeat in the series, as they saw Devin Booker rediscover his hot hand from Game 2 to pace them with 42 points Wednesday, a tally he supplemented with two assists, one rebound and one block. Jae Crowder registered 15 points, eight boards, three assists, three steals and three blocks. Chris Paul and Cameron Johnson generated matching 10-point totals, with Paul adding seven assists and four rebounds. Deandre Ayton registered just six points but also recorded 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
The Suns head into Saturday night's contest without any short-term injuries.
Saturday night's game marks the seventh meeting between the teams since the start of the regular season. The Suns have prevailed in four of the first six games.