NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns, Part 3 | Bucks lead 3-2

[iamworthy]

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This is great!!!

[MrPerfect1]

Lebron gotta be pissed AD went down. Would have had ring # 5

Then Lebron must be dumb. Imagine getting mad about an injury prone player getting injured like usual.

If anything, Lebron should be thankful everyday that last year they had an unprecedented 4 month layoff to rest almost right before the playoffs.

[hoosierdaddy34]

Cleveland had 5.45 SRS in their championship season. The year before and the year after they had 4.08 and 2.87.
Bucks had 5.57 SRS this season, and 9.41 and 7.44 in the two previous years.
Phoenix had 5.67 SRS this season.
So you could say if the Bucks won, they not only were better than those Cleveland teams, they beat a better team than those Cleveland teams.

Pulling out obscure junk stats and leaning on them completely is not a solid argument.

srs is a junk stat compared to the standard of blatant fanboy homerism?

do the bucks need giannis to star in space jam 3 to be considered "good"?

One doesn’t even have to mention LeBron, but these dudes will try to make everything all about him. They can’t help themselves.

There are good stats, there are bad stats. There is a time and a place and a way to use stats, and then there are people that don’t know **** and cite any stat they can find without comprehension to support their weird point. And try to pretend it makes them seem knowledgeable about the game of basketball.

[Ambrose]

Anyone else start this series being fine with either team winning and now firmly favoring the Bucks? Booker and the Suns have really turned me off to them winning.

[Yeggo Poleggo]

Jobs not finished.

[GHOSTofSIKMA]

Pulling out obscure junk stats and leaning on them completely is not a solid argument.

srs is a junk stat compared to the standard of blatant fanboy homerism?

do the bucks need giannis to star in space jam 3 to be considered "good"?

One doesn’t even have to mention LeBron, but these dudes will try to make everything all about him. They can’t help themselves.

There are good stats, there are bad stats. There is a time and a place and a way to use stats, and then there are people that don’t know **** and cite any stat they can find without comprehension to support their weird point. And try to pretend it makes them seem knowledgeable about the game of basketball.

i have no effing idea if our current team is better than our best versions of our 80s squad. so dont tell me you do either.

all i know is that this year..... in games that have actually been played by players playing against each other were going to be the best team in the league if we win the next game.

discounting this ring or that ring from this decade or that era is a moronic exercise. but if you must force yourself to discuss this foolishness SRS is not only the best stat it may be the only stat that removes individual bias and can actually produce a number

and as far as lebron... **** him. hes been a frontrunner from the day he left cleveland the first time and is personally responsible for creating all these lameass super teams the fan boys all cant get enough of. im under no obligation to "appreciate" jack about him. **** lebron. if anybodys rings belong in a pawn shop its his rings and durants. **** both those frontrunners

[Profound23]

Anyone else start this series being fine with either team winning and now firmly favoring the Bucks? Booker and the Suns have really turned me off to them winning.

Well as a Bucks fan obviously I was not "fine with either team winning." However, I did have the thought of "Wow, it is great to be here and if we lose this series, at least CP3 gets his ring."

But yes between their antics and watching Booker get away with so much while their fans whine about the refs, it has definitely put me to a point where I want this even more than I did before the series began.

Jobs not finished.

Not at all, especially since for some reason we play better with our back against the wall. I hope this team stays grounded and does not get overconfident.

[Big Lob]

I was kind of sort of rooting for the Suns, but it was sort of a 55-45 type deal. I was watching the game at a restaurant last night and even without really hearing the game, I was like, yep, you can see the MO shifting and the Bucks will win the game. We get home, sure enough.

[TheBullsDynasty]

Did anyone catch Booker rubbing Giannis' arm/sleeve when he was heading towards the foul line with about 1 minute to go in the 4th Q? Score was 120-117 and it was right before Giannis missed both free throws if anyone wants to check it out. I'm not saying it was a bad thing (Giannis didn't even react to it) but it just seemed really weird.

[Grumpy Heat Fan]

Did the Suns really go up 2-0 just to get clapped 4 in a row?

[Edug27]

I see no way this Suns team can go into Milwaukee and force a game 7. That building will be electric.

[Galloisdaman]

These finals have been great! I have really enjoyed them!

[The Warrior]

I just got off the phone with my source who also happens to be a close friend of mine. I have some breaking news to share with all of you.

In my previous report after game 2, I had confirmed that Middleton had performed a blood oath and he has been the catalyst for the Bucks winning 3 straight now. Well, it has now been confirmed to me of Chris Paul’s intentions to perform an Illuminati blood sacrifice in the early morning hours of July 19th at approximately 3:33am.

I was sure the Bucks would win game 6 and the championship as a result, but now I’m not so sure. It is expected that this sacrifice will rejuvenate Paul into putting up a 40/20 stat line or something close to it while also providing him the mental fortitude to make better decisions with the ball. The Bucks better be ready for prime rejuvenated Chris Paul, otherwise they’re looking at a game 7!


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[pj0tr]

I see no way this Suns team can go into Milwaukee and force a game 7. That building will be electric.

I never thought the Suns would've made the Finals before the year started. THought they were a 4-5 seed looking at the roster.

They've proven me wrong all year, so we'll see what happens Tuesday.

I don't think they'll win, but if they do, we will be set up for an absolutely amazing Game 7.

[GregOden]

Did anyone catch Booker rubbing Giannis' arm/sleeve when he was heading towards the foul line with about 1 minute to go in the 4th Q? Score was 120-117 and it was right before Giannis missed both free throws if anyone wants to check it out. I'm not saying it was a bad thing (Giannis didn't even react to it) but it just seemed really weird.

What did he pick his nose before and rub his boogers on it?

[BigO]

Holiday has been playing great defense, but it's hard to say the rest of the team has. The Suns have been shooting unbelievably this series. Giving up multiple plus 50% shooting games to a team, including 3pointers is not good defense, although last night I thought many of the Suns shots were really contested.

For game 6, my assumption is that the Suns will continue to shoot 50% plus, so the Bucks offense is the biggest variable. I think they need to pound the Giannis/Middleton pick and roll every chance they get.

And yes, the Suns have some of the biggest whiners I've seen. Crowder and Booker are the worst. How often do you see Giannis or Holiday complain?

[Zombiesonics]

I would love a historical perspective on giannis insane finals stats, now that basketball reference play index is behind a pay wall lol.
32/13/5 on 63 TS % with ortg 136 drtg 114. obviously 91 jordan's finals is up there, also shaq in 02 was beast. How does the freak stack up?

[theFireBlanket]

Did anyone catch Booker rubbing Giannis' arm/sleeve when he was heading towards the foul line with about 1 minute to go in the 4th Q? Score was 120-117 and it was right before Giannis missed both free throws if anyone wants to check it out. I'm not saying it was a bad thing (Giannis didn't even react to it) but it just seemed really weird.

Noticed it live & was wondering.

[Hook_Em]

The Suns should’ve had Nader in there using hack-a-Giannis on every possession. Instead they’re giving up bucket after bucket.

[tamaraw08]

I agree that winning the next one is by far the easiest path but we did win game 7 away against the Nets with home cooking.

Maybe Jrue has just turned the corner? He's at 47TS% for the series, maybe he'll keep back on track towards normal?

I wouldn't be worried about a Game 7 in Phoenix is I'm a Bucks fan.

Giannis is by far the best player in the series and they have proven to be the mentally tougher team.

With Chris Paul breaking down physically its basically Booker or bust for their offense.

Suns role players usually play better at home. Cam Johnson probably had his worst game of the playoffs last night though.

Booker probably doesn't go for 40+ for a 3rd straight game, so Milwaukee likely wins comfortably, if not a blowout.

What are the chances the bucks shoots 57.5% with both Jrue and Middleton combine for another 56 points shooting great from 3?