NBA announces schedule for Bucks-Suns Finals
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The schedule has been announced for the upcoming NBA Finals featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns.
| Date | Game | Away | Home | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6 | 1 | Bucks | Suns | 9:00 |
| July 8 | 2 | Bucks | Suns | 9:00 |
| July 11 | 3 | Suns | Bucks | 8:00 |
| July 14 | 4 | Suns | Bucks | 9:00 |
| *July 17 | 5 | Bucks | Suns | 9:00 |
| *July 20 | 6 | Suns | Bucks | 9:00 |
| *July 22 | 7 | Bucks | Suns | 9:00 |
*If necessary
This marks Milwaukee's first NBA Finals appearance since 1974. The Bucks won their lone championship in 1971.
Meanwhile, Phoenix is playing for a championship for the first time since 1993. The Suns haven't won a title since entering the NBA in 1968.
Numerous stars will be vying for their first Larry O'Brien Trophy. For the Suns, 16-year veteran floor general Chris Paul and All-Star guard Devin Booker will attempt to win a title in their first season as teammates. Meanwhile, Milwaukee's Big Three of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday are all also seeking their first championship.