The Phoenix Suns (51-13) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (25-25) at Fiserv Forum
Game Time: 3:30 PM EST on Sunday March 6, 2022
Phoenix Suns 122, Milwaukee Bucks 132 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We really wanted to win.”
Jae Crowder as #Suns lost, 132-122, without Chris Paul (thumb), Devin Booker (protocols) and Cam Johnson (quad). pic.twitter.com/y8Ola8CIc1 – 7:08 PM
“We really wanted to win.”
Jae Crowder as #Suns lost, 132-122, without Chris Paul (thumb), Devin Booker (protocols) and Cam Johnson (quad). pic.twitter.com/y8Ola8CIc1 – 7:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Milwaukee #Bucks‘ 12-1 run close out Phoenix #Suns in #NBA Finals rematch azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:07 PM
Milwaukee #Bucks‘ 12-1 run close out Phoenix #Suns in #NBA Finals rematch azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A shoutout to Deandre Ayton’s son celebrating his first birthday today. Pops dedicated his season-high 30 points to him. pic.twitter.com/b6JWO1XPNe – 7:05 PM
A shoutout to Deandre Ayton’s son celebrating his first birthday today. Pops dedicated his season-high 30 points to him. pic.twitter.com/b6JWO1XPNe – 7:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton said he dedicated today’s performance to his son, who was born March 6.
Scored 30.
Wore a chain with his son’s picture on it. #Suns – 7:03 PM
Deandre Ayton said he dedicated today’s performance to his son, who was born March 6.
Scored 30.
Wore a chain with his son’s picture on it. #Suns – 7:03 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue dropped 17 of his 24 points in the 4th quarter.
24 PTS | 2 REB | 9 AST | 4 STL | 4-5 3PM pic.twitter.com/SocSPVP5kv – 7:03 PM
Jrue dropped 17 of his 24 points in the 4th quarter.
24 PTS | 2 REB | 9 AST | 4 STL | 4-5 3PM pic.twitter.com/SocSPVP5kv – 7:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Happy birthday to my son. That game was dedicated to him.” – Deandre Ayton at the very end on his 30-point performance today – 7:02 PM
“Happy birthday to my son. That game was dedicated to him.” – Deandre Ayton at the very end on his 30-point performance today – 7:02 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Even Giannis looked shocked that he got this block 🤯
pic.twitter.com/AE7pq7YVtu – 7:02 PM
Even Giannis looked shocked that he got this block 🤯
pic.twitter.com/AE7pq7YVtu – 7:02 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton said he isn’t rebounding the way that he is supposed to and that it allows other teams to get more momentum. That’s what is sticking with him the most from today’s loss. – 6:58 PM
Deandre Ayton said he isn’t rebounding the way that he is supposed to and that it allows other teams to get more momentum. That’s what is sticking with him the most from today’s loss. – 6:58 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton on what sticks out from this game: “Just the rebounding, man. Starting with me, I ain’t been rebounding the way I’m supposed to be rebounding.” – 6:57 PM
Deandre Ayton on what sticks out from this game: “Just the rebounding, man. Starting with me, I ain’t been rebounding the way I’m supposed to be rebounding.” – 6:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’ve got to be better in the 4th.” Cameron Payne as he pointed out his turnover and Giannis Antetokounmpo block late on his drive. #Suns pic.twitter.com/iULyNfopmt – 6:52 PM
“I’ve got to be better in the 4th.” Cameron Payne as he pointed out his turnover and Giannis Antetokounmpo block late on his drive. #Suns pic.twitter.com/iULyNfopmt – 6:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Payne said he’s thinking about 2 mistakes he made late in the game: his turnover and the layup he hesitated on.
“That’s a big-time block by Giannis.” – 6:52 PM
Payne said he’s thinking about 2 mistakes he made late in the game: his turnover and the layup he hesitated on.
“That’s a big-time block by Giannis.” – 6:52 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Khris & Jrue’s 4th quarter surge powers the Bucks past the Suns. pic.twitter.com/fHWbaPkSei – 6:49 PM
Khris & Jrue’s 4th quarter surge powers the Bucks past the Suns. pic.twitter.com/fHWbaPkSei – 6:49 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Knicks F Julius Randle has been fined $50,000 for initiating an on-court altercation by forcefully shoving Suns forward Cam Johnson, making contact with a game official in his attempt to get at Johnson, and for his noncompliance with an NBA investigation, it was announced today – 6:48 PM
Knicks F Julius Randle has been fined $50,000 for initiating an on-court altercation by forcefully shoving Suns forward Cam Johnson, making contact with a game official in his attempt to get at Johnson, and for his noncompliance with an NBA investigation, it was announced today – 6:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I asked Jae Crowder about the scuffle with Bobby Portis. He was straight about what happened, smiling while he said: “He put the ball in my chest and I didn’t like it. I was bitter about it.”
Chalked it up to two competitors in the heat of the moment – 6:44 PM
I asked Jae Crowder about the scuffle with Bobby Portis. He was straight about what happened, smiling while he said: “He put the ball in my chest and I didn’t like it. I was bitter about it.”
Chalked it up to two competitors in the heat of the moment – 6:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jae Crowder: “I feel bad. We really wanted to win. But that was a big statement for us.” Said he was disappointed with how they finished the game though. – 6:40 PM
Jae Crowder: “I feel bad. We really wanted to win. But that was a big statement for us.” Said he was disappointed with how they finished the game though. – 6:40 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Season-high 44 points for Khris.
🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/IebAjadOWW – 6:34 PM
Season-high 44 points for Khris.
🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/IebAjadOWW – 6:34 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets starters
Kevin Porter Jr
Jalen Green
Eric Gordon
Jae’Sean Tate
Christian Wood – 6:31 PM
Rockets starters
Kevin Porter Jr
Jalen Green
Eric Gordon
Jae’Sean Tate
Christian Wood – 6:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Bucks 23-of-29 FTs
#Suns 8-of-11
After addressing it in saying they must rebound better, but still frustrated, I asked about Giannis going 3-of-6, but Suns still lost FT game.
Williams channeled his inner Rssheed Wallace.
“Both teams played hard. That’s all I’m going to say.” pic.twitter.com/lBtekC7wAS – 6:26 PM
#Bucks 23-of-29 FTs
#Suns 8-of-11
After addressing it in saying they must rebound better, but still frustrated, I asked about Giannis going 3-of-6, but Suns still lost FT game.
Williams channeled his inner Rssheed Wallace.
“Both teams played hard. That’s all I’m going to say.” pic.twitter.com/lBtekC7wAS – 6:26 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
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@Cameron Payne: 23 PTS, 8 AST
@Jae Crowder: 19 PTS, 7 AST (season-highs) pic.twitter.com/0tQgqe7XDc – 6:16 PM
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@Cameron Payne: 23 PTS, 8 AST
@Jae Crowder: 19 PTS, 7 AST (season-highs) pic.twitter.com/0tQgqe7XDc – 6:16 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Jrue Holiday has scored 33 points in the last two fourth quarters on 11/14 fgs, 5/6 on threes
That’s the tweet pic.twitter.com/eTEujzeoLG – 6:15 PM
Jrue Holiday has scored 33 points in the last two fourth quarters on 11/14 fgs, 5/6 on threes
That’s the tweet pic.twitter.com/eTEujzeoLG – 6:15 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams said their guys fought their tails off and the pattern of the Suns’ free throw discrepancies is getting old. Mentioned the amount of FTs Giannis had in the Finals. – 6:14 PM
Monty Williams said their guys fought their tails off and the pattern of the Suns’ free throw discrepancies is getting old. Mentioned the amount of FTs Giannis had in the Finals. – 6:14 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
If your takeaway from today’s game is anything other than “wow what a resilient team effort from the Suns against the defending champs without Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Cam Johnson,” idk what to tell ya – 6:12 PM
If your takeaway from today’s game is anything other than “wow what a resilient team effort from the Suns against the defending champs without Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Cam Johnson,” idk what to tell ya – 6:12 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Season-high 30 points for DA.
@FanDuel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/kAwoPJrkuV – 6:09 PM
Season-high 30 points for DA.
@FanDuel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/kAwoPJrkuV – 6:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Khris Middleton today:
44 PTS
8 REB
16-27 FG
5-9 3P
All Star. pic.twitter.com/yj7CFYOLfP – 6:09 PM
Khris Middleton today:
44 PTS
8 REB
16-27 FG
5-9 3P
All Star. pic.twitter.com/yj7CFYOLfP – 6:09 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
In tying his season high with five three-pointers, Khris Middleton passed Deron Williams for 84th on the all-time three pointers list with 1,179. – 6:06 PM
In tying his season high with five three-pointers, Khris Middleton passed Deron Williams for 84th on the all-time three pointers list with 1,179. – 6:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: MIL 132, PHX 122
Ayton: 30 Pts, 8 Reb, 14-19 FG
Payne: 23 Pts, 8 Ast
Crowder: 19 Pts, 7 Ast, 5 Reb
Shamet: 17 Pts, 5 Ast
Middleton: 44-8-5, 16-27 FG
Antetokounmpo: 19-13-6 – 6:05 PM
Final: MIL 132, PHX 122
Ayton: 30 Pts, 8 Reb, 14-19 FG
Payne: 23 Pts, 8 Ast
Crowder: 19 Pts, 7 Ast, 5 Reb
Shamet: 17 Pts, 5 Ast
Middleton: 44-8-5, 16-27 FG
Antetokounmpo: 19-13-6 – 6:05 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Jrue Holiday last three games.
vs. MIA: 25 PTS, 11 AST, hit the game winner
vs. CHI: 26 PTS, 5 AST, 15 points in the 4th quarter
vs. PHX: 24 PTS, 9 AST, 17 points in the 4th quarter
Delivering in big games again. – 6:05 PM
Jrue Holiday last three games.
vs. MIA: 25 PTS, 11 AST, hit the game winner
vs. CHI: 26 PTS, 5 AST, 15 points in the 4th quarter
vs. PHX: 24 PTS, 9 AST, 17 points in the 4th quarter
Delivering in big games again. – 6:05 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
An absolute takeover from Khris Middleton today. His first 40 piece since game 4 of the NBA Finals last year.
But, since playoff numbers don’t count it’s actually his 5th career 40 point game, first since 2/24/20 vs Wizards – 6:05 PM
An absolute takeover from Khris Middleton today. His first 40 piece since game 4 of the NBA Finals last year.
But, since playoff numbers don’t count it’s actually his 5th career 40 point game, first since 2/24/20 vs Wizards – 6:05 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
44 points for Khris Middleton, a new season-high and second highest in his career – 6:04 PM
44 points for Khris Middleton, a new season-high and second highest in his career – 6:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Khris Middleton had a hostile takeover of the game.
Landry Shamet had to be restrained after that Middleton basket. Had a skirmish there, no techs.
#Suns down 10.
Got “Bucks in 6” chant going. #Bucks – 6:04 PM
Khris Middleton had a hostile takeover of the game.
Landry Shamet had to be restrained after that Middleton basket. Had a skirmish there, no techs.
#Suns down 10.
Got “Bucks in 6” chant going. #Bucks – 6:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Won’t disagree with you if you call that the Suns’ best effort of the year. No Chris Paul, Devin Booker or Cam Johnson and would have won it if Middleton and Holiday didn’t go absolutely berserk. – 6:04 PM
Won’t disagree with you if you call that the Suns’ best effort of the year. No Chris Paul, Devin Booker or Cam Johnson and would have won it if Middleton and Holiday didn’t go absolutely berserk. – 6:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Khris Middleton is one of the biggest Suns killers in the league, man. 44 points on 16-27 FG today – 6:03 PM
Khris Middleton is one of the biggest Suns killers in the league, man. 44 points on 16-27 FG today – 6:03 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo has fouled out with 1:12 to go in this one, despite Grayson Allen’s best efforts to campaign for it.
#Bucks lead 127-122. – 6:02 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo has fouled out with 1:12 to go in this one, despite Grayson Allen’s best efforts to campaign for it.
#Bucks lead 127-122. – 6:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges turnover trying to find Ayton with Middleton guarding him led to Middleton getting to line on other and hitting both FTs.
7-0 Bucks run. Timeout Phoenix with 1:25 left. Down 127-121. – 6:00 PM
Bridges turnover trying to find Ayton with Middleton guarding him led to Middleton getting to line on other and hitting both FTs.
7-0 Bucks run. Timeout Phoenix with 1:25 left. Down 127-121. – 6:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Tight whistle here down the stretch. Middleton hits both FTs and the Suns are down 6 with 1:25 to go – 5:59 PM
Tight whistle here down the stretch. Middleton hits both FTs and the Suns are down 6 with 1:25 to go – 5:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns wanted a goaltend on that Cam Payne layup but won’t get one. Monty’s at half-court hollering about it. Then Ayton gets hit with a foul on Giannis when it looked like he was straight up – 5:57 PM
Suns wanted a goaltend on that Cam Payne layup but won’t get one. Monty’s at half-court hollering about it. Then Ayton gets hit with a foul on Giannis when it looked like he was straight up – 5:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns assists:
Payne – 8
Crowder – 7
Bridges – 6
Shamet – 5
Really impressive balance without their two lead playmakers – 5:53 PM
Suns assists:
Payne – 8
Crowder – 7
Bridges – 6
Shamet – 5
Really impressive balance without their two lead playmakers – 5:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns have two of the best closers in the game in Devin Booker and Chris Paul, but man, I hope nobody takes Jae Crowder’s big-moment shot-making for granted – 5:52 PM
The Suns have two of the best closers in the game in Devin Booker and Chris Paul, but man, I hope nobody takes Jae Crowder’s big-moment shot-making for granted – 5:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder again from 3. #Suns up one.
Wide open.
Timeout #Bucks. 3:05 left. – 5:51 PM
Crowder again from 3. #Suns up one.
Wide open.
Timeout #Bucks. 3:05 left. – 5:51 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Five hours of Nets-Celtics, Suns-Bucks is a helluva way to spend a Sunday as it turns out
Can’t wait for Raptors-Cavaliers – 5:51 PM
Five hours of Nets-Celtics, Suns-Bucks is a helluva way to spend a Sunday as it turns out
Can’t wait for Raptors-Cavaliers – 5:51 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns are shooting 56% with 32 assists and 9 turnovers. Outstanding day offensively. – 5:51 PM
Suns are shooting 56% with 32 assists and 9 turnovers. Outstanding day offensively. – 5:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Giannis Antetokounmpo re-enters the game at the 3:23 mark with 5 fouls. Suns down 120-118.
Win or lose, this has been one hell of a performance from Phoenix – 5:49 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo re-enters the game at the 3:23 mark with 5 fouls. Suns down 120-118.
Win or lose, this has been one hell of a performance from Phoenix – 5:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton’s career high?
33. His rookie year.
#Suns may need him to top that to win this one.
Down two. – 5:47 PM
Ayton’s career high?
33. His rookie year.
#Suns may need him to top that to win this one.
Down two. – 5:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton again, off Payne feed.
Watching this, Payne is hitting Ayton on side passes in the wing area for Ayton to catch and shoot.
Ayton can hit that shot as he’s shown today. Season high 29.
#Suns, #Bucks tied as Middleton hits 3. Timeout Phoenix with 5:34 left in the game. – 5:45 PM
Ayton again, off Payne feed.
Watching this, Payne is hitting Ayton on side passes in the wing area for Ayton to catch and shoot.
Ayton can hit that shot as he’s shown today. Season high 29.
#Suns, #Bucks tied as Middleton hits 3. Timeout Phoenix with 5:34 left in the game. – 5:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton has a season-high 29 points on 14-19 FG with 5:34 to go and the score tied. Career high is 33 – 5:44 PM
Deandre Ayton has a season-high 29 points on 14-19 FG with 5:34 to go and the score tied. Career high is 33 – 5:44 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Bucks just won’t die. Suns have done more than enough to create some real separation but Milwaukee won’t stop hitting shots. – 5:44 PM
Bucks just won’t die. Suns have done more than enough to create some real separation but Milwaukee won’t stop hitting shots. – 5:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bucks aren’t exactly getting stops right now, but Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton are hitting tough shots. Middleton’s last 3 ties the game at 113 with 5:34 to go – 5:44 PM
Bucks aren’t exactly getting stops right now, but Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton are hitting tough shots. Middleton’s last 3 ties the game at 113 with 5:34 to go – 5:44 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton ties it up 113-113 with 5:34 to go in regulation. – 5:43 PM
Khris Middleton ties it up 113-113 with 5:34 to go in regulation. – 5:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Excellent tackle in coverage from Jrue Holiday to break up the play. Didn’t let Cam Payne complete the catch – 5:42 PM
Excellent tackle in coverage from Jrue Holiday to break up the play. Didn’t let Cam Payne complete the catch – 5:42 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Wow. Giannis gets his 5th foul going for an offensive rebound. Suns lead by 5 with 7:40 to go as Giannis checks out. – 5:40 PM
Wow. Giannis gets his 5th foul going for an offensive rebound. Suns lead by 5 with 7:40 to go as Giannis checks out. – 5:40 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Ok, NOW, Jrue Holiday has passed Mike Dunleavy Jr. for No. 25 on the all-time #Bucks all-time made three-pointers list. – 5:40 PM
Ok, NOW, Jrue Holiday has passed Mike Dunleavy Jr. for No. 25 on the all-time #Bucks all-time made three-pointers list. – 5:40 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo subs out with 7:40 to go in regulation after picking up his fifth foul, which was of the offensive variety. – 5:40 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo subs out with 7:40 to go in regulation after picking up his fifth foul, which was of the offensive variety. – 5:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton holds up five, as in five fouls on Giannis.
Ibaka in, Giannis out. 7:38 left, #Suns up five. – 5:40 PM
Ayton holds up five, as in five fouls on Giannis.
Ibaka in, Giannis out. 7:38 left, #Suns up five. – 5:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton set to check in. Is three points shy of tying his season high of 28. #Suns – 5:39 PM
Ayton set to check in. Is three points shy of tying his season high of 28. #Suns – 5:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges is 4-for-4 since starting 0-for-5, and he’s up to 10 points now. Hitting some timely buckets – 5:39 PM
Mikal Bridges is 4-for-4 since starting 0-for-5, and he’s up to 10 points now. Hitting some timely buckets – 5:39 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
That’s our 11th 3-pointer of the game!
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/XBxVVAsDZj – 5:38 PM
That’s our 11th 3-pointer of the game!
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/XBxVVAsDZj – 5:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Another big stat in favor of #Suns right now?
Giannis just 2-of-4 from the line.
Last time Phoenix played Milwaukee here in Game 6 of finals, he went 17-of-19 on his 50 point night.
Has 18 tonight on 8-of-13 FGs, but hasn’t gotten to the line at the rate he normally does. – 5:37 PM
Another big stat in favor of #Suns right now?
Giannis just 2-of-4 from the line.
Last time Phoenix played Milwaukee here in Game 6 of finals, he went 17-of-19 on his 50 point night.
Has 18 tonight on 8-of-13 FGs, but hasn’t gotten to the line at the rate he normally does. – 5:37 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
mikal bridges getting to spread his wings a little bit while cp and book are out is one of those regular season silver linings that could pay off in the playoffs – 5:35 PM
mikal bridges getting to spread his wings a little bit while cp and book are out is one of those regular season silver linings that could pay off in the playoffs – 5:35 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks turned it over just twice in the entire third quarter, and the #Suns didn’t score off either.
In the opening 2:36 of the fourth, Milwaukee turned it over twice = 6 Phoenix points. – 5:35 PM
#Bucks turned it over just twice in the entire third quarter, and the #Suns didn’t score off either.
In the opening 2:36 of the fourth, Milwaukee turned it over twice = 6 Phoenix points. – 5:35 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
That behind the back feed by Jae Crowder to Mikal Bridges in the corner was Crowder’s 7th assist – 5:34 PM
That behind the back feed by Jae Crowder to Mikal Bridges in the corner was Crowder’s 7th assist – 5:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges 3. #Suns up five. Timeout #Bucks with 9:24 left in game. – 5:34 PM
Bridges 3. #Suns up five. Timeout #Bucks with 9:24 left in game. – 5:34 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker and Chris Paul watching this at their respective homes freaking the hell out right now – 5:32 PM
Devin Booker and Chris Paul watching this at their respective homes freaking the hell out right now – 5:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: MIL 91, PHX 90
Ayton: 25 Pts, 7 Reb, 12-17 FG
Payne: 18 Pts, 6 Ast
Shamet: 17 Pts, 5-10 FG
Middleton: 28-8-4
Antetokounmpo: 18 Pts, 11 Reb, 8-13 FG
Bucks close last 1:37 on 5-0 run – 5:26 PM
End of 3Q: MIL 91, PHX 90
Ayton: 25 Pts, 7 Reb, 12-17 FG
Payne: 18 Pts, 6 Ast
Shamet: 17 Pts, 5-10 FG
Middleton: 28-8-4
Antetokounmpo: 18 Pts, 11 Reb, 8-13 FG
Bucks close last 1:37 on 5-0 run – 5:26 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jordan Nwora with a pair of strong finishes in this quarter and the #Bucks lead the #Suns 91-90 heading into the fourth quarter. – 5:26 PM
Jordan Nwora with a pair of strong finishes in this quarter and the #Bucks lead the #Suns 91-90 heading into the fourth quarter. – 5:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Turnover #Suns
Leads to transition bucket by Nwora, fouled by Aaron Holiday.
Hits FT.
#Suns have allowed 15 points off their seven turnovers. Down one. – 5:25 PM
Turnover #Suns
Leads to transition bucket by Nwora, fouled by Aaron Holiday.
Hits FT.
#Suns have allowed 15 points off their seven turnovers. Down one. – 5:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Payne off glass as Jrue Holiday was dug in defensively.
#Suns back up four. – 5:23 PM
Payne off glass as Jrue Holiday was dug in defensively.
#Suns back up four. – 5:23 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns did a good job with limiting second-chance points and FTs in the first half, but they’re both roaring back here in the 3Q. Phoenix still up 2 – 5:21 PM
Suns did a good job with limiting second-chance points and FTs in the first half, but they’re both roaring back here in the 3Q. Phoenix still up 2 – 5:21 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Suns are shooting 53%, the #Bucks 50%
Milwaukee has cut down on the giveaways this quarter so far, but Phoenix has been able to stay just a step or two ahead. – 5:19 PM
#Suns are shooting 53%, the #Bucks 50%
Milwaukee has cut down on the giveaways this quarter so far, but Phoenix has been able to stay just a step or two ahead. – 5:19 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Honestly impressive the Bucks keep hanging around within a possession or two. Feels like the Suns should be up 15+ – 5:19 PM
Honestly impressive the Bucks keep hanging around within a possession or two. Feels like the Suns should be up 15+ – 5:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ibaka on the glass. Gets offensive board on Biyombo, scores, fouled.
Timeout #Suns. Up 3. 2:53 left in 3rd. – 5:19 PM
Ibaka on the glass. Gets offensive board on Biyombo, scores, fouled.
Timeout #Suns. Up 3. 2:53 left in 3rd. – 5:19 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Serge Ibaka is up to 13 points and 8 rebounds for the #Bucks (with a free throw coming after the timeout).
#Suns lead 86-83. – 5:19 PM
Serge Ibaka is up to 13 points and 8 rebounds for the #Bucks (with a free throw coming after the timeout).
#Suns lead 86-83. – 5:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns up five as Payne hits 3.
They are shooting 53% from the field, 9-of-21 on 3s. – 5:17 PM
#Suns up five as Payne hits 3.
They are shooting 53% from the field, 9-of-21 on 3s. – 5:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Aaron Holiday has been one heck of a Jrue Holiday deterrent today – 5:15 PM
Aaron Holiday has been one heck of a Jrue Holiday deterrent today – 5:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges 3, but may be turned into a 2 when they go look back at it.
#Suns up 81-79.
Crowder literally walked on the court to take issue with something.
Still heated. – 5:14 PM
Bridges 3, but may be turned into a 2 when they go look back at it.
#Suns up 81-79.
Crowder literally walked on the court to take issue with something.
Still heated. – 5:14 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton has passed Ricky Pierce for No. 11 on the #Bucks franchise all-time free throw attempts list. – 5:13 PM
Khris Middleton has passed Ricky Pierce for No. 11 on the #Bucks franchise all-time free throw attempts list. – 5:13 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
One possession at a time.
One bucket at a time.
One three at time.
Stay in it. pic.twitter.com/UBbMxqs7Hy – 5:13 PM
One possession at a time.
One bucket at a time.
One three at time.
Stay in it. pic.twitter.com/UBbMxqs7Hy – 5:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
This might be the biggest stat of the night in favor of the #Suns.
1: Number of fouls for Deandre Ayton.
Just picked it up with 5:50 left in the third quarter.
#Suns up five as Ayton has 25 on 12-of-17 FGs. – 5:12 PM
This might be the biggest stat of the night in favor of the #Suns.
1: Number of fouls for Deandre Ayton.
Just picked it up with 5:50 left in the third quarter.
#Suns up five as Ayton has 25 on 12-of-17 FGs. – 5:12 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Deandre Ayton commits his first foul of the game with 5:50 to go in the third quarter. He has 23 points, 7 rebounds thus far for the #Suns – 5:11 PM
Deandre Ayton commits his first foul of the game with 5:50 to go in the third quarter. He has 23 points, 7 rebounds thus far for the #Suns – 5:11 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jrue Holiday is 1-for-6 from the floor with 5 points, 7 assists, 3 steals an 3 turnovers and a block. – 5:10 PM
Jrue Holiday is 1-for-6 from the floor with 5 points, 7 assists, 3 steals an 3 turnovers and a block. – 5:10 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
“We gotta wear them down.”
🎥 Coach Monty Williams is mic’d up pic.twitter.com/HyvN4T20Br – 5:08 PM
“We gotta wear them down.”
🎥 Coach Monty Williams is mic’d up pic.twitter.com/HyvN4T20Br – 5:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton came to PLAY today. 23 points and 7 rebounds on 11-16 FG and we’re only halfway through the 3Q – 5:06 PM
Deandre Ayton came to PLAY today. 23 points and 7 rebounds on 11-16 FG and we’re only halfway through the 3Q – 5:06 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks take a 72-71 lead on the #Suns on a three-point play by Khris Middleton.
They haven’t led often in this one. – 5:05 PM
#Bucks take a 72-71 lead on the #Suns on a three-point play by Khris Middleton.
They haven’t led often in this one. – 5:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Middleton past Payne, fouled by Payne on bucket.
Middleton hits FT.
#Bucks up one on #Suns.
Holiday in for Payne. – 5:05 PM
Middleton past Payne, fouled by Payne on bucket.
Middleton hits FT.
#Bucks up one on #Suns.
Holiday in for Payne. – 5:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Rare off night for Mikal Bridges lately. He’d scored in double figures in 13 of his last 14 games but has a goose egg (0-5 FG) so far today – 5:04 PM
Rare off night for Mikal Bridges lately. He’d scored in double figures in 13 of his last 14 games but has a goose egg (0-5 FG) so far today – 5:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Payne nicely set up Ayton. Has 21 on 10-of-14 FGs and five rebounds.
#Suns up four. – 5:01 PM
Payne nicely set up Ayton. Has 21 on 10-of-14 FGs and five rebounds.
#Suns up four. – 5:01 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Mike Budenholzer gets a tech – he looked close to getting one in the first half after a non-call…that time a Grayson Allen charge brings it out of him. #Suns lead the #Bucks 67-64. – 4:59 PM
Mike Budenholzer gets a tech – he looked close to getting one in the first half after a non-call…that time a Grayson Allen charge brings it out of him. #Suns lead the #Bucks 67-64. – 4:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer gets hit with a tech for arguing that Grayson Allen offensive foul – 4:58 PM
Mike Budenholzer gets hit with a tech for arguing that Grayson Allen offensive foul – 4:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton calling for Giannis using the off arm to create separation.
Then scores on other end.
Has 19. #Suns up three as Crowder scores to give him 10. – 4:57 PM
Ayton calling for Giannis using the off arm to create separation.
Then scores on other end.
Has 19. #Suns up three as Crowder scores to give him 10. – 4:57 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
You can really see Deandre Ayton finding that difference between settling and taking what the defense gives him. It is the latter the last couple of weeks with his midrange work and the occasional 3. His eight field goals in the first half are pretty spread out. pic.twitter.com/iM7U89FE43 – 4:55 PM
You can really see Deandre Ayton finding that difference between settling and taking what the defense gives him. It is the latter the last couple of weeks with his midrange work and the occasional 3. His eight field goals in the first half are pretty spread out. pic.twitter.com/iM7U89FE43 – 4:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns up three, but losing rebounding battle, 24-13.
If they cool off and continue to lose the battle on the glass?
Could be a problem in second half. – 4:48 PM
#Suns up three, but losing rebounding battle, 24-13.
If they cool off and continue to lose the battle on the glass?
Could be a problem in second half. – 4:48 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Kha$hing in right before the half.
17 points & counting for Khris. pic.twitter.com/Cduhj8930y – 4:46 PM
Kha$hing in right before the half.
17 points & counting for Khris. pic.twitter.com/Cduhj8930y – 4:46 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns had 21 points off turnovers in the first half. Had a problem with those in that building last July but have turned it around on ’em. – 4:45 PM
Suns had 21 points off turnovers in the first half. Had a problem with those in that building last July but have turned it around on ’em. – 4:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 63 #Bucks 60 Half.
PHX: Ayton 17, Shamet 14, Payne 11. Team: 53.2% FG (6-of-15 from 3). 26 points in the paint.
MIL: Middleton 17, Giannis 17, Ibaka 9. Team: 54.5% FG, 8-of-18 from 3). 25 points in the paint.
10 lead changes. 4 ties.
Biggest lead: Suns 10, Bucks 2. – 4:44 PM
#Suns 63 #Bucks 60 Half.
PHX: Ayton 17, Shamet 14, Payne 11. Team: 53.2% FG (6-of-15 from 3). 26 points in the paint.
MIL: Middleton 17, Giannis 17, Ibaka 9. Team: 54.5% FG, 8-of-18 from 3). 25 points in the paint.
10 lead changes. 4 ties.
Biggest lead: Suns 10, Bucks 2. – 4:44 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks trailed by 10 for parts of the second quarter but to get to within 63-60 at the half. #Suns scored 21 of their points off 11 Bucks turnovers. – 4:41 PM
The #Bucks trailed by 10 for parts of the second quarter but to get to within 63-60 at the half. #Suns scored 21 of their points off 11 Bucks turnovers. – 4:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 63, MIL 60
Ayton: 17 Pts, 4 Reb, 8-12 FG
Shamet: 14 Pts, 4-7 FG
Payne: 11 Pts, 5 Ast
Antetokounmpo: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 8-9 FG
11 Bucks TOs for 21 Suns points
4 Suns TOs for 7 Bucks points – 4:40 PM
Halftime: PHX 63, MIL 60
Ayton: 17 Pts, 4 Reb, 8-12 FG
Shamet: 14 Pts, 4-7 FG
Payne: 11 Pts, 5 Ast
Antetokounmpo: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 8-9 FG
11 Bucks TOs for 21 Suns points
4 Suns TOs for 7 Bucks points – 4:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton has been really great since that turnover in the 1Q. Up to 15 points on 7-11 FG and 4 rebounds – 4:38 PM
Deandre Ayton has been really great since that turnover in the 1Q. Up to 15 points on 7-11 FG and 4 rebounds – 4:38 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
A little extra motivation for DeAndre Ayton today: it is his son’s first birthday. Ayton told me that DeAndre Jr. doesn’t listen to him, but does listen to Elmo — so Elmo is on his shoes. pic.twitter.com/n08mgyquFj – 4:35 PM
A little extra motivation for DeAndre Ayton today: it is his son’s first birthday. Ayton told me that DeAndre Jr. doesn’t listen to him, but does listen to Elmo — so Elmo is on his shoes. pic.twitter.com/n08mgyquFj – 4:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton now with 11 on 5-of-8.
The key number in that is eight.
Will he attempt eight more shots in second half. #Suns – 4:34 PM
Ayton now with 11 on 5-of-8.
The key number in that is eight.
Will he attempt eight more shots in second half. #Suns – 4:34 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns up 10 midway through the second quarter. What an awesome effort so far. – 4:30 PM
Suns up 10 midway through the second quarter. What an awesome effort so far. – 4:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Shamet with 14.
Feeling it right now. 2-of-3 from 3. #Suns up 10. – 4:28 PM
Shamet with 14.
Feeling it right now. 2-of-3 from 3. #Suns up 10. – 4:28 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Landry Shamet up to 11 points in 14 minutes. Playing with confidence – 4:27 PM
Landry Shamet up to 11 points in 14 minutes. Playing with confidence – 4:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns leading scorer?
Ayton. No has 9.
Payne. No. has 7.
Maybe Bridges. No he hasn’t scored or taken a shot.
Try Landry Shamet. 11.
#Suns up 46-39. – 4:26 PM
#Suns leading scorer?
Ayton. No has 9.
Payne. No. has 7.
Maybe Bridges. No he hasn’t scored or taken a shot.
Try Landry Shamet. 11.
#Suns up 46-39. – 4:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
*slightly louder this time*
Professional 3-point sniper Landry Shamet…is that you, Landry? – 4:26 PM
*slightly louder this time*
Professional 3-point sniper Landry Shamet…is that you, Landry? – 4:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns biggest lead: Nine.
Up 41-37 as Ayton has nine on 4-of-7 FGs. four rebounds. – 4:25 PM
#Suns biggest lead: Nine.
Up 41-37 as Ayton has nine on 4-of-7 FGs. four rebounds. – 4:25 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks took a 28-27 lead with 1:52 left in the first quarter. And then scored just four points in the next four and a half minutes.
The Suns took a 39-30 lead at one point, but the Bucks just forced a couple turnovers and now the Suns lead, 39-37, with 8:33 left in 1st half. – 4:24 PM
The Bucks took a 28-27 lead with 1:52 left in the first quarter. And then scored just four points in the next four and a half minutes.
The Suns took a 39-30 lead at one point, but the Bucks just forced a couple turnovers and now the Suns lead, 39-37, with 8:33 left in 1st half. – 4:24 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
if the suns beat the bucks in milwaukee playing biyombo-mcgee, biyombo-ayton lineups, that would be…interesting – 4:23 PM
if the suns beat the bucks in milwaukee playing biyombo-mcgee, biyombo-ayton lineups, that would be…interesting – 4:23 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks finally turn up the defense and get a couple of extra possessions of their own – they trail the #Suns 39-37. – 4:22 PM
#Bucks finally turn up the defense and get a couple of extra possessions of their own – they trail the #Suns 39-37. – 4:22 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Mikal Bridges still has not attempted a shot. Deandre Ayton has 6 points.
#Bucks shooting 60%
#Suns lead 39-30. – 4:18 PM
Mikal Bridges still has not attempted a shot. Deandre Ayton has 6 points.
#Bucks shooting 60%
#Suns lead 39-30. – 4:18 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
8 Bucks turnovers for 14 Suns points. Phoenix doing a great job turning defense into offense, which they need to do with CP3 and Book out – 4:16 PM
8 Bucks turnovers for 14 Suns points. Phoenix doing a great job turning defense into offense, which they need to do with CP3 and Book out – 4:16 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Air Giannis.
📸 @PicknSaveStores Photo of the Game pic.twitter.com/qJaGj6P4dD – 4:15 PM
Air Giannis.
📸 @PicknSaveStores Photo of the Game pic.twitter.com/qJaGj6P4dD – 4:15 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
One of the best first quarters of the season when factoring in the circumstances. Everyone doing a little bit of everything. Suns up 3. – 4:13 PM
One of the best first quarters of the season when factoring in the circumstances. Everyone doing a little bit of everything. Suns up 3. – 4:13 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
A last second bucket by Giannis Antetokounmpo cuts the #Suns lead to 33-30 at the end of one.
Phoenix has 12 points off 7 Milwaukee turnovers. – 4:12 PM
A last second bucket by Giannis Antetokounmpo cuts the #Suns lead to 33-30 at the end of one.
Phoenix has 12 points off 7 Milwaukee turnovers. – 4:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 33, MIL 30
Ayton: 7 Pts, 2 Reb, 3-6 FG
Crowder: 6 Pts, 4 Reb
Holiday: 6 Pts
Antetokounmpo: 11 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-5 FG
7 Bucks TOs for 12 Suns points
2 Suns TOs for 2 Bucks points – 4:12 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 33, MIL 30
Ayton: 7 Pts, 2 Reb, 3-6 FG
Crowder: 6 Pts, 4 Reb
Holiday: 6 Pts
Antetokounmpo: 11 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-5 FG
7 Bucks TOs for 12 Suns points
2 Suns TOs for 2 Bucks points – 4:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams experimenting today?
Playing McGee and Biyombo together.
#Suns up 33-30 at end of 1st. – 4:11 PM
Monty Williams experimenting today?
Playing McGee and Biyombo together.
#Suns up 33-30 at end of 1st. – 4:11 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Suns-Bucks has a lot to live up to after Celtics-Nets, especially without Booker and CP, but so far, so good! – 4:11 PM
Suns-Bucks has a lot to live up to after Celtics-Nets, especially without Booker and CP, but so far, so good! – 4:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Second steal for Biyombo swiping at a ball-handler as he’s in his stance in PnR. He’s got a real knack for that. – 4:10 PM
Second steal for Biyombo swiping at a ball-handler as he’s in his stance in PnR. He’s got a real knack for that. – 4:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jevon Carter picking up full court.
Looks familiar right?
Hasn’t scored. Has two assists.
#Suns down one. – 4:08 PM
Jevon Carter picking up full court.
Looks familiar right?
Hasn’t scored. Has two assists.
#Suns down one. – 4:08 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jrue Holiday swats Aaron Holiday, but the #Bucks can’t capitalize the other way. But, they lead 28-27 with 1:15 to go in the first. – 4:08 PM
Jrue Holiday swats Aaron Holiday, but the #Bucks can’t capitalize the other way. But, they lead 28-27 with 1:15 to go in the first. – 4:08 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty goes with Ayton/Biyombo minutes for a minute before bringing back in Shamet to go with Biyombo at the 5. McGee hasn’t been as consistent the last few weeks and Biyombo earned the right to get another look if that happened. – 4:07 PM
Monty goes with Ayton/Biyombo minutes for a minute before bringing back in Shamet to go with Biyombo at the 5. McGee hasn’t been as consistent the last few weeks and Biyombo earned the right to get another look if that happened. – 4:07 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Cowley’s Eastern Conference Power Poll as of the week of Mar. 6:
1. Miami
2. Philly
3. Milwaukee
4. Boston
5. Brooklyn
6. BULLS
7. Cavs
8. Raptors – 4:07 PM
Cowley’s Eastern Conference Power Poll as of the week of Mar. 6:
1. Miami
2. Philly
3. Milwaukee
4. Boston
5. Brooklyn
6. BULLS
7. Cavs
8. Raptors – 4:07 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Mikal Bridges hasn’t attempt a shot, but Phoenix has six points off four #Bucks turnovers and are shooting 58.8% from the floor.
#Suns lead 25-21. – 4:03 PM
Mikal Bridges hasn’t attempt a shot, but Phoenix has six points off four #Bucks turnovers and are shooting 58.8% from the floor.
#Suns lead 25-21. – 4:03 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Wrote about this little flash to the FT line from Ayton last week. Been finding that space more lately. It’s a great play he can find in the flow of the offense. pic.twitter.com/kS5ItGhgq3 – 4:03 PM
Wrote about this little flash to the FT line from Ayton last week. Been finding that space more lately. It’s a great play he can find in the flow of the offense. pic.twitter.com/kS5ItGhgq3 – 4:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Hell of a start from the Suns without Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Cam Johnson. Couple of defensive mistakes, but they’re up 25-21 on the road early on. Bismack Biyombo getting minutes over JaVale McGee to start – 4:03 PM
Hell of a start from the Suns without Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Cam Johnson. Couple of defensive mistakes, but they’re up 25-21 on the road early on. Bismack Biyombo getting minutes over JaVale McGee to start – 4:03 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks’ Julius Randle fined $50,000 by NBA for altercation with Suns’ Cam Johnson newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 4:03 PM
Knicks’ Julius Randle fined $50,000 by NBA for altercation with Suns’ Cam Johnson newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 4:03 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
I will never not be able to think of Oakley saying Giannis would come off the bench in the 90s. Most ridiculous NBA take of my lifetime. pic.twitter.com/0ZUjUKTPGx – 3:59 PM
I will never not be able to think of Oakley saying Giannis would come off the bench in the 90s. Most ridiculous NBA take of my lifetime. pic.twitter.com/0ZUjUKTPGx – 3:59 PM
GAKellan Olson @KellanOlson
Outside of the 2 turnovers can’t imagine a much better start for the Suns and it’s a tie game. 4-of-6 from 3. – 3:54 PM
Outside of the 2 turnovers can’t imagine a much better start for the Suns and it’s a tie game. 4-of-6 from 3. – 3:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Working on ball-handling and adding some moves off the dribble is far more important to me for Deandre Ayton than adding a dependable 3-ball. Always has been – 3:54 PM
Working on ball-handling and adding some moves off the dribble is far more important to me for Deandre Ayton than adding a dependable 3-ball. Always has been – 3:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Portis bodied up Ayton, really forced turnover that led to Giannis transition dunk. #Suns, #Bucks tied 15-15.
Timeout Suns with 7:01 left in 1st. – 3:54 PM
Portis bodied up Ayton, really forced turnover that led to Giannis transition dunk. #Suns, #Bucks tied 15-15.
Timeout Suns with 7:01 left in 1st. – 3:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Certainly need DA to have the type of game he’s capable of.”
Monty Williams says #Suns don’t feature anyone in their system, but is looking for Deandre Ayton to play well today vs. #Bucks as they’re without Chris Paul (thumb), Devin Booker (protocols) and Cam Johnson (quad). pic.twitter.com/KKjXqq7Zrc – 3:53 PM
“Certainly need DA to have the type of game he’s capable of.”
Monty Williams says #Suns don’t feature anyone in their system, but is looking for Deandre Ayton to play well today vs. #Bucks as they’re without Chris Paul (thumb), Devin Booker (protocols) and Cam Johnson (quad). pic.twitter.com/KKjXqq7Zrc – 3:53 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 7 points, Jae Crowder has 6 and the #Suns lead the #Bucks 15-13 in the early going at Fiserv Forum. – 3:53 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 7 points, Jae Crowder has 6 and the #Suns lead the #Bucks 15-13 in the early going at Fiserv Forum. – 3:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jae Crowder gets #Suns first 2PT FG on floater, fouled, hits FT.
#Suns up two. – 3:52 PM
Jae Crowder gets #Suns first 2PT FG on floater, fouled, hits FT.
#Suns up two. – 3:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 4-of-6 from 3. Six of their seven FGAs have been from 3.
Down 13-12. – 3:52 PM
#Suns 4-of-6 from 3. Six of their seven FGAs have been from 3.
Down 13-12. – 3:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
God bless the lone Suns fan here at Fiserv chanting “ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!” during Giannis’ free throws. He’s really giving it his all out there – 3:51 PM
God bless the lone Suns fan here at Fiserv chanting “ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!” during Giannis’ free throws. He’s really giving it his all out there – 3:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“You guys made us better.” Monty Williams on results of losing to Bucks in finals last year. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eGKh2PasoH – 3:51 PM
“You guys made us better.” Monty Williams on results of losing to Bucks in finals last year. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eGKh2PasoH – 3:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Giannis powers through Ayton for dunk. Has four, but #Suns up 9-7 as all their points have come on 3s. – 3:48 PM
Giannis powers through Ayton for dunk. Has four, but #Suns up 9-7 as all their points have come on 3s. – 3:48 PM
Bill Herenda @billherenda
Sunday school in session with The Professor Hubie Brown #Bucks #Suns #NBA – 3:46 PM
Sunday school in session with The Professor Hubie Brown #Bucks #Suns #NBA – 3:46 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
The Celtics are in the same tier as the Heat, Sixers, and Bucks in my opinion.
The Nets are a wildcard depending on Kyrie’s status and how Ben looks.
Eastern Conference playoffs are going to be great. – 3:39 PM
The Celtics are in the same tier as the Heat, Sixers, and Bucks in my opinion.
The Nets are a wildcard depending on Kyrie’s status and how Ben looks.
Eastern Conference playoffs are going to be great. – 3:39 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
A three way tie for 8, 9 and 10 in the East- Brooklyn, Charlotte and Atlanta.
The Nets are in danger of having to win 2 elimination games just to have the opportunity to face either Miami, Philly, Milwaukee or Chicago in round 1.
Nets play at Charlotte on Tues. – 3:34 PM
A three way tie for 8, 9 and 10 in the East- Brooklyn, Charlotte and Atlanta.
The Nets are in danger of having to win 2 elimination games just to have the opportunity to face either Miami, Philly, Milwaukee or Chicago in round 1.
Nets play at Charlotte on Tues. – 3:34 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
After Boston’s 126-120 win over Brooklyn today, here are the top teams in the NBA since Dec. 31. Suns 24-5, Mavs 23-7, Grizzlies 22-7, Celtics 23-8, Sixers 20-8, Heat 21-9, Nuggets 20-10, Timberwolves 20-11, Raptors 20-12, Cavs 16-12. I’m just saying. @Dallas Mavericks @NBA #Mavs – 3:34 PM
After Boston’s 126-120 win over Brooklyn today, here are the top teams in the NBA since Dec. 31. Suns 24-5, Mavs 23-7, Grizzlies 22-7, Celtics 23-8, Sixers 20-8, Heat 21-9, Nuggets 20-10, Timberwolves 20-11, Raptors 20-12, Cavs 16-12. I’m just saying. @Dallas Mavericks @NBA #Mavs – 3:34 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Two 50-point games in a row in nationally televised games… who’s scoring 50 in the Bucks-Suns games? – 3:32 PM
Two 50-point games in a row in nationally televised games… who’s scoring 50 in the Bucks-Suns games? – 3:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#NBA fines Julius Randle $50K after dust up with Cam Johnson in #Suns-#Knicks matchup (w/video of altercation from @Ballislife) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:32 PM
#NBA fines Julius Randle $50K after dust up with Cam Johnson in #Suns-#Knicks matchup (w/video of altercation from @Ballislife) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:32 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Mamu, the unofficial photographer of the Holiday family. 🤳 pic.twitter.com/lkLsYUgKjD – 3:32 PM
Mamu, the unofficial photographer of the Holiday family. 🤳 pic.twitter.com/lkLsYUgKjD – 3:32 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Bucks guard Pat Connaughton tells Frank Isola & Brian Scalabrine why Giannis’ personality is just as important as his ability. #FearTheDeer
You can catch a Finals rematch of Bucks-Suns NOW on NBA Radio: https://t.co/AYipQpw9t4 pic.twitter.com/c07NoA9MTy – 3:25 PM
Bucks guard Pat Connaughton tells Frank Isola & Brian Scalabrine why Giannis’ personality is just as important as his ability. #FearTheDeer
You can catch a Finals rematch of Bucks-Suns NOW on NBA Radio: https://t.co/AYipQpw9t4 pic.twitter.com/c07NoA9MTy – 3:25 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue is shooting a career-high 50.8% overall and a career-high 41.6% from three this season.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/6QWoYYR7Ey – 3:21 PM
Jrue is shooting a career-high 50.8% overall and a career-high 41.6% from three this season.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/6QWoYYR7Ey – 3:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Julius Randle fined $50K for multiple issues as he shoved Cam Johnson in #Suns win over #Knicks pic.twitter.com/7922t8s6XB – 3:04 PM
Julius Randle fined $50K for multiple issues as he shoved Cam Johnson in #Suns win over #Knicks pic.twitter.com/7922t8s6XB – 3:04 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis recorded a season-high third straight game with 25+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ assists on Friday.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/J9TsV4GCWU – 2:50 PM
Giannis recorded a season-high third straight game with 25+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ assists on Friday.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/J9TsV4GCWU – 2:50 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Lunch time hoops.
@beatsbydre | #BeatsOnTheRoad pic.twitter.com/Cn6O4Vsio0 – 2:44 PM
Lunch time hoops.
@beatsbydre | #BeatsOnTheRoad pic.twitter.com/Cn6O4Vsio0 – 2:44 PM
Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
50 years ago today, the Milwaukee Bucks promoted Wayne Embry to general manager, making him the first black GM in pro sports and opening doors for others.
But in Milwaukee, Embry was SO the logical hire that one newspaper didn’t even mention his race.
nba.com/news/front-off… – 2:30 PM
50 years ago today, the Milwaukee Bucks promoted Wayne Embry to general manager, making him the first black GM in pro sports and opening doors for others.
But in Milwaukee, Embry was SO the logical hire that one newspaper didn’t even mention his race.
nba.com/news/front-off… – 2:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns-Bucks storylines outside main one of finals rematch and #Suns w/o Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Cam Johnson.
1. Jrue Holiday facing younger brother Aaron Holiday.
2. Jevon Carter vs. former team.
3. PTs, FGAs, REBs, PFs for Deandre Ayton in matchup vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo. – 2:25 PM
Suns-Bucks storylines outside main one of finals rematch and #Suns w/o Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Cam Johnson.
1. Jrue Holiday facing younger brother Aaron Holiday.
2. Jevon Carter vs. former team.
3. PTs, FGAs, REBs, PFs for Deandre Ayton in matchup vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo. – 2:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Don’t forget a guy named Devin Booker too, he’s pretty decent.”
Mike Budenholzer was asked about playing the Suns without Chris Paul and made sure to mention Book before being highly complimentary of the way this team competes no matter who’s on the floor: pic.twitter.com/Wz5i1hjmr9 – 2:22 PM
“Don’t forget a guy named Devin Booker too, he’s pretty decent.”
Mike Budenholzer was asked about playing the Suns without Chris Paul and made sure to mention Book before being highly complimentary of the way this team competes no matter who’s on the floor: pic.twitter.com/Wz5i1hjmr9 – 2:22 PM
Mark Woods @markbritball
Cheshire Phoenix breeze to a 115-72 win over Glasgow Rocks in the second leg of their semi – a 205-174 aggregate victory and a showdown with either London or Bristol at the Emirates Arena on 20 March.
Rocks simply awful defensively. – 2:21 PM
Cheshire Phoenix breeze to a 115-72 win over Glasgow Rocks in the second leg of their semi – a 205-174 aggregate victory and a showdown with either London or Bristol at the Emirates Arena on 20 March.
Rocks simply awful defensively. – 2:21 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Game 6. NBA Finals. Never gets old.
🔄 @betwayusa Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/pA6LYFl0bu – 2:18 PM
Game 6. NBA Finals. Never gets old.
🔄 @betwayusa Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/pA6LYFl0bu – 2:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’m not going to write a poem.”
Monty Williams when asked about being back in Milwaukee where #Suns season ended last year and what it means to be back here.
Says they just want win today, but talked about how he’s gone out of his way to express respect for Bucks beating them. pic.twitter.com/dqmRq9eDQf – 2:14 PM
“I’m not going to write a poem.”
Monty Williams when asked about being back in Milwaukee where #Suns season ended last year and what it means to be back here.
Says they just want win today, but talked about how he’s gone out of his way to express respect for Bucks beating them. pic.twitter.com/dqmRq9eDQf – 2:14 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Talking about how the Bucks made his team better, Monty Williams compared it to a boxer getting caught with a cross and then keeping their left up after that. He said he told Giannis at the All-Star Game that he made the Suns better – 2:10 PM
Talking about how the Bucks made his team better, Monty Williams compared it to a boxer getting caught with a cross and then keeping their left up after that. He said he told Giannis at the All-Star Game that he made the Suns better – 2:10 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams emphasized the importance of Deandre Ayton having a great game today that is within the Suns’ system. For example, they didn’t prominently feature Cam Johnson the other night. Williams said he’s fine with DA mixing in the jumpers. Called it a balance for him. – 2:09 PM
Monty Williams emphasized the importance of Deandre Ayton having a great game today that is within the Suns’ system. For example, they didn’t prominently feature Cam Johnson the other night. Williams said he’s fine with DA mixing in the jumpers. Called it a balance for him. – 2:09 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Milwaukee #Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said there is not a timeline they’re willing to share for a return to action for center Brook Lopez, but reiterated that being cleared to scrimmage with contact is a big step.
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 2:03 PM
Milwaukee #Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said there is not a timeline they’re willing to share for a return to action for center Brook Lopez, but reiterated that being cleared to scrimmage with contact is a big step.
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 2:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said there’s respect for “every Suns player” as Phoenix will be without Chris Paul (thumb), Devin Booker (protocols) and Cam Johnson (quad) #Suns pic.twitter.com/o3Jb1C3pKy – 1:56 PM
#Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said there’s respect for “every Suns player” as Phoenix will be without Chris Paul (thumb), Devin Booker (protocols) and Cam Johnson (quad) #Suns pic.twitter.com/o3Jb1C3pKy – 1:56 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mike Budenholzer said the Suns do a great job of playing without anybody because of the culture they’ve established. Credited their level of execution and said you have to respect anyone in a Suns jersey. – 1:50 PM
Mike Budenholzer said the Suns do a great job of playing without anybody because of the culture they’ve established. Credited their level of execution and said you have to respect anyone in a Suns jersey. – 1:50 PM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
He would have a ring, but with KD leading the way…. it is not my point that he isn’t an all-star player… it’s that he isn’t at that NEXT level…. Kawhi, Giannis, KD level… Did you watch the Olympics? – 1:29 PM
He would have a ring, but with KD leading the way…. it is not my point that he isn’t an all-star player… it’s that he isn’t at that NEXT level…. Kawhi, Giannis, KD level… Did you watch the Olympics? – 1:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On Cam Johnson’s quad injury, Devin Booker watching Friday’s game-winner from afar, the Suns’ return to Milwaukee and more practice notes from the road: https://t.co/2qZGjUZiS1 pic.twitter.com/HwUUnE941Y – 1:27 PM
On Cam Johnson’s quad injury, Devin Booker watching Friday’s game-winner from afar, the Suns’ return to Milwaukee and more practice notes from the road: https://t.co/2qZGjUZiS1 pic.twitter.com/HwUUnE941Y – 1:27 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Here’s a little Sunday morning reality check – Miami, Brooklyn, Philly (if Harden does in fact re-up) and Milwaukee currently will be running back very similar squads the next two years. Bulls current core will never beat that. What to look for? Jokic free agency ’23 offseason. – 1:17 PM
Here’s a little Sunday morning reality check – Miami, Brooklyn, Philly (if Harden does in fact re-up) and Milwaukee currently will be running back very similar squads the next two years. Bulls current core will never beat that. What to look for? Jokic free agency ’23 offseason. – 1:17 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Today is the 1st time the #Suns are in town since, ya know. But remember #TheBlock in Game 4?
Deandre Ayton does.
“I think Giannis stole that ball more than block because I didn’t even like try to slam it.”
Regardless, here is how – and why – bit.ly/GiannisHuntsBl… #Bucks – 12:47 PM
Today is the 1st time the #Suns are in town since, ya know. But remember #TheBlock in Game 4?
Deandre Ayton does.
“I think Giannis stole that ball more than block because I didn’t even like try to slam it.”
Regardless, here is how – and why – bit.ly/GiannisHuntsBl… #Bucks – 12:47 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“We’ve got the hardest schedule in the NBA. That doesn’t scare us.” pic.twitter.com/Urqv6DMlar – 12:33 PM
“We’ve got the hardest schedule in the NBA. That doesn’t scare us.” pic.twitter.com/Urqv6DMlar – 12:33 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Sunday matinee with the Suns.
🆚 @Milwaukee Bucks
🕜 1:30PM
📺 ABC
📻 @AZSports | @az_mejor pic.twitter.com/2jFCarZYTa – 11:44 AM
Sunday matinee with the Suns.
🆚 @Milwaukee Bucks
🕜 1:30PM
📺 ABC
📻 @AZSports | @az_mejor pic.twitter.com/2jFCarZYTa – 11:44 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Julius Randle’s psyche a #Knicks concern after Phoenix fiasco #NBA #Clippers nypost.com/2022/03/05/jul… – 11:33 AM
Julius Randle’s psyche a #Knicks concern after Phoenix fiasco #NBA #Clippers nypost.com/2022/03/05/jul… – 11:33 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Will the Bucks score more or less than 100 points today?
📊 @betwayusa – 10:42 AM
Will the Bucks score more or less than 100 points today?
📊 @betwayusa – 10:42 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
A couple of updates from practice yesterday for @PHNX_Suns, including Cam Johnson’s quad, how Devin Booker is handling being away from the team, the Suns’ return to Milwaukee and more: https://t.co/2qZGjUZiS1 pic.twitter.com/zr3fB7X8tK – 10:03 AM
A couple of updates from practice yesterday for @PHNX_Suns, including Cam Johnson’s quad, how Devin Booker is handling being away from the team, the Suns’ return to Milwaukee and more: https://t.co/2qZGjUZiS1 pic.twitter.com/zr3fB7X8tK – 10:03 AM