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5 reasons why Bucks can beat Phoenix Suns in NBA Finals

By Brian Sampson

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 03: P.J. Tucker #17 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates a three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on July 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 03: P.J. Tucker #17 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates a three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals at State Farm Arena on July 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 19: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates what would be the game winning shot in overtime during game seven of the Eastern Conference second round against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 to win the series. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Reason #1 why Bucks can win NBA Finals: Elite playoff defense

When it comes down to it, the Bucks have the best defense in this series and they’ve relied on it to get them this far in the playoffs. They’ll once again lean on this unit to take them to the promised land.

Milwaukee’s matchups look good on paper. Jrue Holiday will be able to give Paul fits and the Bucks will likely throw Tucker at Devin Booker to make him work. Don’t get me wrong, Paul and Booker will get theirs, but they’ll have to work extremely hard to do so. Throw in Lopez defending the paint and Milwaukee should be able to make life difficult for Phoenix.

They have their weaknesses, to be sure, but they work together as a collective unit and hold each other accountable at this end. Their leaders are defensive-oriented and demand the best from their teammates one very possession. Shooting comes and go. Defenses are forever.

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