CGTN Sports Talk: Can the Bucks close out the NBA Finals in 6 games?

CGTN Sports Talk EP84 NBA Finals Game 5.mp3

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The Milwaukee Bucks claimed a significant victory against the Phoenix Suns in a close Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Players from both teams had their best performances of the series.

The Bucks have won three straight after falling behind 2-0 in the series. Game 6 will happen at their home arena, Fiserv Forum, on July 20. Judging by how the series has gone so far, the Suns do not seem to have much room for any adjustments.

If the Bucks win the championship, it will be their second title in franchise history after winning it the first time in 1971.

Giannis Antetkounmpo (C) of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., July 17, 2021. /CFP

Jrue Holiday (#21) of the Milwaukee Bucks reaches for the ball after stealing it from Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena, July 17, 2021. /CFP

Host: Li Xiang

Guest: Matthew Watson

Cover designer: Feng Yuan

Chief editor: Chen Ran

Supervisor: Zhang Shilei