Short Summary: The Phoenix Suns dropped to 2-1 in the NBA Finals as the Bucks won Game 3 emphatically 120-100 in Milwaukee. Two notable runs by the Bucks put the game off as Milwaukee striker Giannis Antetokounmpo had consecutive games over 40 points.
Sun Watcher Devin Booker had a free night and finished with just 10 points in 29 minutes and a 3-of-14 shootout. Center Deandre Ayton’s quick start was a ray of hope for the suns, with 12 points in the first quarter. Ayton, however, conceded three fouls before half-time and his fourth came early in the third quarter.
The Bucks broke out for the first time in the second quarter, and while the Suns later made a push,
Turning point: The first big sprint for the Bucks resulted in a 30-9 run just before halfway.
Star of the game: Bucks striker Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 13 rebounds.
Did you notice? Cam Johnson’s posterizing dunk in the third quarter briefly lit the Suns, and it came in Johnson’s best phase of the game. Johnson’s Dunk, which flew over PJ Tucker, was the highlight for Phoenix fans. Johnson had 10 points over a seven-minute run.
You said it: Even before the game, Bucks fans sang “Bucks! In! Six!” That cheer came again when the Bucks entered halftime with a 15-point lead.
Key violations: Johnson went under for a long time in the fourth quarter after the clash against Antetokounmpo, but was able to walk alone.
The suns were already without striker Dario Šarić. Šarić suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee in Game 1 and is out for the rest of the final.
Next: Suns at Bucks, Game 4, Wednesday 6pm
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