PGs sign quickly; Portis staying put
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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of Game 6 of basketball s NBA Finals Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Point guards were the immediate focus when the NBA s free agency window opened Monday night, with Kyle Lowry headed to the Miami Heat, Lonzo Ball on his way to the Chicago Bulls, and Chris Paul and Mike Conley landing lucrative deals to remain with their current teams.
Also, Bobby Portis (Little Rock Hall, Arkansas Razorbacks) reached an agreement to remain with the world champion Milwaukee Bucks.
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Finals altered for return to Phoenix
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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul had as many turnovers (five) as baskets in Game 4 while being held to 10 points.
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PHOENIX The Phoenix Suns had designs on coming home with a chance to win their first championship.
Khris Middleton s shots and Giannis Antetokounmpo s swat ended those thoughts.
Now an NBA Finals that seemed very much in the Suns control when they left Phoenix a week ago returns to Arizona as a tossup. The Milwaukee Bucks have taken the last two games to even things up, with Game 5 set for tonight.
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