The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks face off in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Milwaukee entering as the betting favorite. The Bucks advanced after an overtime Game 7 win against Brooklyn and hold home-court advantage. Atlanta, playing the underdog role, upset both the Knicks and 76ers to reach this stage.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee's offense with his unstoppable presence. While Atlanta lacks a direct matchup for the "Greek Freak," they'll employ multiple defenders. Trae Young's hot shooting has powered the Hawks' run, but they'll need exceptional three-point shooting to compete.

In the Western Conference Finals, the Phoenix Suns lead 1-0 after a 120-114 victory over the LA Clippers, extending their playoff winning streak to eight games. Both teams are missing key players - Chris Paul (health protocols) for Phoenix and Kawhi Leonard (knee) for LA.

Game 1 featured a fast pace favoring the Clippers, though Phoenix typically controls games with their elite defense. Devin Booker's 40-point performance highlighted his playoff MVP-caliber play, while Paul George's 34 points weren't enough for LA.

Predictions:

• Eastern Conference: Milwaukee advances past Atlanta
• Western Conference: Phoenix wins in six games despite LA winning two

The Suns' superior shooting (over 40% from three) and home-court advantage should prove decisive in their series, while Milwaukee's experience and star power will likely overcome Atlanta's impressive run.

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