NBA Finals: Bucks battle hard in Game 4 against the Suns to tie the series
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling Game 4 as the 2021 NBA Finals are now tied at two games each.
The Bucks are definitely back in business after beating the Suns 109-103 in an absolute nail-biter on Wednesday night. This victory was the closest in these Finals and if not for Milwaukee’s resiliency, it could’ve been Phoenix heading back home to possibly close out this championship on their home court.
Khris Middleton (29) took over from Giannis Antetokounmpo and scored 40 points, to which the Buck's main man added 26 points and 14 rebounds, including a late-game block to help keep his team in the game. While both teams battled back and forth throughout the course of the game, it was Middleton 10-point scoring streak in the fourth quarter that really sealed the deal. The 29-year-old, who will join the US men's basketball team next week at the Tokyo Olympics, showed in this game why Team USA should be playing for gold in Japan.
On the other side of the court, Phoenix’s Devin Booker did turn things around after his worst playoff scoring performance in Game 3 – just 10 points – by scoring a whopping 42 this time around. His performance was hampered by foul trouble that almost ended his night early in the fourth quarter.
Chris Paul also seemed to have been bitten by whatever bug got a hold of Booker in the previous match, as he finished with only 10 points and a 5-for-13 shooting record.
Home court advantage has proved crucial so far
Both teams have won on their home floor so far in the Finals. It already looks obvious that whoever is to clinch this title will have to finally get a big road win on the board. Right now, it seems like the Bucks have all the momentum, giving them a real shot to pull off a shocker in Phoenix and possibly claim the biggest prize in front of their home fans in Game 6.
Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on Saturday night, back in Phoenix.
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