The Scout: NBA Finals Game 3

Posted on July 11, 2021July 11, 2021 | Posted by The Scout

Phoenix Suns @ Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks find themselves down 2-0 again in a playoff series, with the Suns making quick work of both games on home court. In Game 2, it was a hot shooting night from Phoenix connecting on 20 of 40 three point attempts, seven of those coming from the hot hand of Devin Booker.

Despite the deficit, there was a huge positive for the Bucks, and that was the play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was in doubt for the entire series. The Greek Freak was back to his best with a playoffs career-high 42 points and 12 rebounds in Game 2.

Khris Middleton is the key for Milwaukee, as he has been for some time now. After scoring 29 points in Game 1, Middleton followed up with a miserly 11 points on 5 of 16 shooting, including 1 of 6 from deep. With Giannis in full flight and demanding more of the Phoenix defense, I’m expecting a big bounce back from Middleton.

The Bucks will almost certainly look to increase the tempo here in Game 3, with their home fans behind them, and the season on the line. The Suns will be out to pinch just one of these road game in Milwaukee, and I don’t think it’ll be this one.

SUGGESTED BET: Milwaukee Bucks 11+ (Margin) @ $3.40*

SUGGESTED BET: Khris Middleton 30+ Points @ $3.10*

*Odds correct as at 4pm, 11th July 2021.

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