The Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks face off in the 2021 NBA Finals, with Game 1 tipping off Tuesday night in Phoenix. The Suns enter as 5.5-point favorites and -154 favorites to win the series, while the Bucks are +125 underdogs.

The Suns reached the Finals by defeating the Lakers, Nuggets, and Clippers, losing just 4 games total in their playoff run. They're led by Devin Booker (27 PPG in playoffs), veteran Chris Paul in his first Finals appearance, and Deandre Ayton (16.2 PPG, 11.8 RPG).

Milwaukee advanced by sweeping Miami, upsetting Brooklyn, and defeating Atlanta in 6 games. However, they face uncertainty around Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is doubtful for Game 1 after a knee injury in the Conference Finals. The Bucks will rely heavily on Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday if Giannis remains out.

Key Factors:

• Suns' elite defense (107.4 PPG allowed in regular season)
• Phoenix's home court advantage
• Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury status
• Contrasting styles: Bucks' fast pace vs Suns' controlled tempo
• Suns' momentum and playoff dominance

While Milwaukee should keep games competitive, Phoenix's combination of defense, home court advantage, and momentum makes them favorites to capture their first NBA title.

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