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NBA Finals 2021: Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 4 – live updates, scores, stats and highlights

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The Bucks came up with a big fourth quarter to even the NBA Finals at 2-2. Khris Middleton tallied 40 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in the big time win for Milwaukee.

The win drowned out a massive 42-point night for Suns star Devin Booker.

If you missed any of the action check back in here for the scores, news, updates and highlights from a pivotal Game 4!

Final: Suns 103, Bucks 109

-Milwaukee close out the game at the free-throw line and pick up a massive win to level the NBA Finals at 2-2.

-Khris Middleton delivered for Milwaukee with 40 points, while Booker finished with 42 for Phoenix.

-GIANNIS WITH A HUGE BLOCK ON AN AYTON LOB ATTEMPT! Middleton scores down the other end and Milwaukee lead 103-99 with 27 seconds to play. What a frantic few minutes it's been.

-A HUGE moment in the game. Booker appeared to intentionally foul Holiday on a lay-up attempt but no whistle was blown. Milwaukee score but Booker remains in the game. Phoenix lead 95-94 with 3:30 to play.

-Booker returns with 5:55 to play and Phoenix leading 93-90.

-TImeout called, Suns still leading 90-86 with 7:09 to play in Game 4.

-The biggest question is how long Monty Williams will keep Devin Booker in the game. He has five fouls.

-Giannis with the big defensive play and dunk down the other end gets the crowd going!

-Booker picks up his fifth foul and head to the bench with 10:30 to play. Huge minutes ahead here for Milwaukee. Can they make ground? They trail 87-81.

End of the third: Suns 82, Bucks 76

-The Suns have had every answer in this game so far. They finish the third on a 9-3 run with Booker continuing to run riot at Fiserv Forum!

-Booker is up to 38 points as an individual Finals classic continues to unfold, while Middleton has 26 for Milwaukee. 

-The Bucks are just 5-for-20 from long range through three quarters. Can they make a few shots and get back into it?

-Pat Connaughton buries a triple to give the Bucks the lead and Cameron Payne answers immediately with a lay-up. It's Phoenix 71-70 with 3:00 to play in the third.

-Booker checks back in and knocks down a turnaround jumper immediately. Suns lead 73-70 with 2:37 remaining in the third period.

-Connaughton buries a triple to give the Bucks the lead and Cameron Payne answers immediately with a lay-up. It's Phoenix 71-70 with 3:00 to play in the third.

-Now, Booker picks up his fourth foul on a Middleton shot attempt. Booker is not happy and he will exit the game with 5:53 to play.

-The Bucks have no answer for Booker as his massive night conitnues. Tucker fouls Booker on a 3-point attempt and the Suns now lead 65-60 with 6:04 to play. He's got 30 already.

-The third period has been pivotal in each game so far and it's a strong start for Phoenix in this one. Some cold shooting from Milwaukee has allowed the Suns to open up a 59-54 lead with 8:19 left in the quarter.

Halftime: Suns 52, Bucks 52

-It's all square at the half, with Middleton drilling a three with a hand in his face to tie it up!

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-Booker has 20 for the Suns, while Middleton leads Milwaukee with 16.

-Antetokounmpo is starting to get involved. He has 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

-It's full blown takeover mode now from Book! He's up to 20 points as Phoenix lead 49-47 with 1:33 left in the first half. It's a good one in Milwaukee!

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-Phoenix lead 43-41 with 3:56 left.

-Devin Booker is starting to cook now for Phoenix. Booker has 16 points including a number of tough left-hand finishes around the basket in the seocnd period.

-We are all square at 33-33 with 6:50 to play in the first half.

-The Bucks have worked their way back into the game with four points to Brook Lopez in the quarter. Lopez exited early in the first quarter after picking up two quick fouls.

First quarter

-Eight points in the first period from Booker to lead Phoenix.

-Antetokounmpo has just four points and four rebounds in the first quarter. After dominant Game 2 and 3 he doesn't look right out of the floor.

-Milwaukee finish the first quarter 32 percent from the field and 20 percent from 3-point land.

-Bobby Portis drills a corner three on the dish from Giannis and the Bucks close the gap to 18-14 with 3:25 to play.

-It's been a tough start for Jrue Holiday offensively, with the Bucks guard 0-for-5 to start.

-Six quick points for Devin Booker in an impressive start after a tough Game 3.

-Members of the 1971 Bucks Championship team are in the house!

-A quick 8-0 run for the Suns opens up a 10-4 lead as Mike Budenholzer calls time with 8:29 to play.

-Game 4 is underway!!

Pregame

-Both Milwaukee and Phoenix rolling with the same starters for Game 4.

-The Greek Freak is getting loose after back-to-back 40-point games.

-Book is in the house.

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