5 reasons the Milwaukee Bucks can overcome the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals

#3 Khris Middleton and Antetokounmpo's partnership

Milwaukee Bucks v Phoenix Suns

A lot can be said for the partnership of Chris Paul and Devin Booker in the playoffs. While Paul's leadership has been immense, the two may not be able to compete against Antetokounmpo and Middleton's offensive potency.

Both Milwaukee Bucks stars have averaged over 23 points so far in the playoffs, and Middleton has shown he can take up the reins while the Greek was sidelined. Combining the two players' scoring averages against the Phoenix Suns duo sees Middleton and Antetokounmpo putting up six more points and connecting with 3.5% more field-goal attempts.

"What I saw today was unbelievable. It was greatness." @Giannis_An34 on @Khris22m.#ThatsGame #NBAECF presented by AT&T pic.twitter.com/bPqdoCNQT7

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They also have the advantage of having played together for eight years and knowing each other's games inside out. It will certainly be an intriguing battle throughout the series.

#4 Size advantage

Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez

There's no doubting this will be a gritty series and we have already gone over the Milwaukee Bucks' defensive qualities. But who wins could come down to the finest margins and the Bucks size will definitely play a part in their efforts to triumph.

They have both Brook Lopez at 7-foot and Antetokounmpo at 6'11" on the frontcourt, with Khris Middleton at 6-foot-7 grabbing eight boards per game. The Bucks currently lead all teams who have played in the playoffs for rebounds, grabbing 49.9 per matchup, almost six more than the Phoenix Suns. While Milwaukee is ranked top for offensive boards, the Suns are currently bottom with just 8.3 per game.

#5 Giannis Antetokounmpo's superstar status

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo could divide this series

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only true superstar in the series. Granted, there is still a question mark over his ability. However, he is the only player who could truly change the outcome of this contest for the Milwaukee Bucks if he wanted to.

There was a certain amount of criticism thrown at the Greek for not picking up Kevin Durant in their semi-final series. Though, as the Brooklyn Nets star proved, there would be little luck if any player in the league could mark him. Antetokounmpo will have no such issues in this contest and will likely be tasked with guarding the smaller Jae Crowder while also helping to keep DeAndre Ayton quiet.

33 PTS | 11 REB | 4 ASTA big night for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Bucks took charge of the Eastern Conference Finals. pic.twitter.com/DKjfF4WNTa

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Milwaukee will be mindful of Chris Paul's trickery at pick-and-roll, but Giannis has proven in the past that his defensive ability is elite. He is the only player in the series to have won an MVP award and moreover was voted into the NBA's All-Defensive First Team yet again this year.