nba finals 2021

New York desperately needs its own Giannis

New York sports needs its own Greek Freak.

Knicks, Nets have little hope with Giannis reaching peak of his powers

There is only one hope for the Knicks and Nets regarding whether Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks are destined to build an Eastern Conference dynasty

Greek Freak shares emotional moment with brother after win

Basketball is temporary. Family is forever. After forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points — including 20 in the third quarter — to lead the Bucks to its first championship in...

Giannis orders a '50-piece' after heroic NBA Finals performance

After winning the NBA Finals and being crowned finals MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled an all-nighter and headed to Chick-Fil-A. The Bucks star went on live on Instagram to document his...

Bucks owner's daughter shares videos of champagne-filled celebration

Behind-the-scenes. Mallory Edens, the daughter of Bucks co-owner and billionaire Wesley Edens, joined the team for its champagne-filled locker room party after winning the 2021 NBA Finals on Tuesday night...

NBA Finals hero 'found happiness' after spurning Knicks

A year ago, Bobby Portis was back home in Little Rock, Arkansas, ticked off that the Knicks weren’t invited back to the Orlando bubble for the season’s restart due to...

3 hurt in shootings during Milwaukee NBA finals celebrations

Both shootings were across the Milwaukee River from Fiserv Forum, where nearly 17,000 fans watched the 105-98 Game 6 win -- and about 65,000 more cheered at an outdoor watch...

Kevin Durant won't dwell on 'what ifs' after Bucks championship

Kevin Durant said he doesn't dwell on the "what if" questions, saying “I mean, you played (to win). No moral victories you know? You only want to be last team...

Suns' Chris Paul provides hint on his future

Chris Paul didn't give a full-throated endorsement to wanting to come back to the Suns, but he did hint that was the case.

Greek Freak's masterpiece one of best Finals games ever

Giannis Antetokounmpo was that good. He was that remarkable.

Bucks win NBA title behind legendary Giannis performance

Fifty years. Fifty points. Giannis Antetokounmpo was legendary. He even hit his free throws. The Greek Freak wasn’t going to be denied. The 6-foot-11 locomotive saved his best for last...

Bucks, Suns share common thread in playoff misery

The Bucks and Suns went toe-to-toe with the Celtics in the 1970s, earning plenty of respect, but missing out on titles.

Knicks could elect to pursue this guard in intriguing scenario

If the Suns can't pull out a win in Milwaukee in Game 6 at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night, their southpaw backup point guard Cam Payne faces an uncertain path...

Chris Paul nemesis officiating crucial NBA Finals Game 6

Chris Paul's playoff kryptonite wears a whistle --- and he'll be right in the middle of Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Bucks have no update on their COVID-19 situation

Bucks reserve Thanasis Antetokounmpo — brother of Giannis — and assistant coach Josh Oppenheimer missed Saturday’s NBA Finals Game 5.

Bucks trying not to look ahead to championship: 'It’s hard'

Milwaukee is staring at an NBA Finals Game 6 clincher at Fiserv Forum, all but tasting its first title in a half century. Phoenix is facing its first elimination game...

Is it possible to root against Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Nobody roots against Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA bettors see the light when it comes to Suns' weaknesses

There is an edge in this series in favor of Milwaukee.

Suns picked worst time for first real playoff adversity

With Phoenix facing real playoff adversity for this first time this year — staring at elimination in Tuesday’s NBA Finals Game 6 in Milwaukee — the Suns’ task is simple....

Giannis relishes chance to win NBA title this way

Milwaukee has a chance to close out its first championship in a half-century in Tuesday’s NBA Finals Game 6 against Phoenix.