Antetokounmpo Leads Milwaukee to First NBA Title Since 1971

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) defended by Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) and guard Devin Booker (1) during game six of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on Jul 20, 2021. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Milwaukee Bucks, powered by a masterpiece from Greek forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, captured the franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years with a 105-98 win over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

With the victory, the Bucks clinched the NBA Finals 4-2 and became only the fifth team to win the best-of-seven championship series after losing the first two games.