For game five of the NBA Finals, the two teams are back in Phoenix and the Suns will be hoping to make the most out of their home advantage after giving away their precious 2-0 lead on road to Milwaukee.

After levelling the series 2-2 with two back-to-back victories, the Bucks are riding high on confidence and will be hoping to carry forward. 

In Game 4, while Khris Middleton top-scored for Milwaukee with 40 points in, Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped an all-round performance and chipped in with probably one of the finest last-ditch blocks in basketball history.     

The Greek forward has risen up to the occasion this season. He now averages 32.2 points, 14.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.75 steals and 1.5 blocked shots a game so far in the best-of-seven championship series.

Hence, it’s no surprise why the Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer has opted for the same winning formula even in the fifth game. But Suns haven’t had the same kind of form off-late. After taking the early lead, a few evident weaknesses have emerged in their lineup.

Veteran Chris Paul hasn’t been at his glittering best, managing to score only 10 points and grab four rebounds and seven assists in the fourth game.

However, Devin Booker rebounded from a poor Game 3, top-scoring in the last game with 42 points, albeit in a losing cause.

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But the charismatic Suns’ coach, Monty Williams, has put faith in his five star players to get the job done.

While Bucks are halfway to their first crown in 50 years, Phoenix are hoping to bring home the first NBA title in their 53-year history.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Starting Lineup: Jrue Holiday, PJ Tucker, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez

PHOENIX SUNS

Starting Lineup: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Deandre Ayton