Phoenix draws first blood in NBA Finals with rout of Milwaukee

Phoenix fired on all cylinders as the Suns rolled to a 118-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and claimed Game 1 of the NBA Finals at the Phoenix Suns Arena Wednesday.

Chris Paul starred for the Western Conference champions after he drilled 32 points, four rebounds, and nine assists while Devin Booker chipped in 27 markers, six perfect dishes, and three steals.

The returning Giannis Antetokounmpo, meanwhile, carried the load for the Bucks with a double-double output of 20 points and 17 boards.

Fun 1st half of Game 1 on ABC... @Suns on top 57-49!

Devin Booker: 16 PTS, 4 AST
Chris Paul: 11 PTS, 4 AST
Deandre Ayton: 10 PTS, 8 REB
Khris Middleton: 12 PTS, 3 REB
Giannis: 10 PTS, 9 REB#NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV pic.twitter.com/M4ACH6yjDu

— NBA (@NBA) July 7, 2021

Game 2 is set for tipoff on Thursday (Friday in Manila) with the Suns hoping to stretch their series lead to 2-0 while Bucks will eye for an equalizer. — LA, GMA News