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SOURCE SPORTS: Suns Win Game 1 Of The NBA Finals 118-105

Suns Finals Opener

The Phoneix Suns went on a third-quarter eruption on their way to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-105 Tuesday night in game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals played in Phoenix Suns Arena. 

By the end of the third period, the Suns’ trio of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton had already combined for 67 points, 27, 22, and 18 respectively. 

“I saw the shots they were giving me, and I just started making them,” said the 17-year vet in a post-game interview.” It’s just one game, we got to stay locked in. We got one, we got to get another one.”

The lead extended to as many 20 points 88-66, and Suns point guard Chris Paul, who finished the game with 32 points and nine assists, anchored the third-quarter avalanche by scoring 16 points. 

The Bucks began to show life in the fourth quarter to cut the lead down to 7 points after a 7-foot jumper by Jrue Holiday, a layup by Kris Middleton, Byran Forbes three-pointer, and a second chance layup by Giannis Antetokounmpo. That brought the score to 101-94 with 7:16 left to go. 

Pheonix quieted the storm with a Booker three off, and the Suns took control of the rest of the game. Booker finished with 27 points six assists, and Ayton had 22 points and 19 rebounds.

Middleton led the Bucks with 29 points and seven rebounds, and Antetokounmpo added 20 points and 17 rebounds.

The two teams exchanged buckets for the most part in the first quarter, but the Suns did enough to hold a 4-point 30-26 advantage.

The Suns doubled their lead in the second quarter as they went into the half with an 8-point 57-49 lead, but the Bucks had no answer for the Suns in the third. 

Midway through the quarter, the Suns took off and doubled their point total. They led by 16 with 4:41 to go in the third quarter and closed with the quarter leading by 17.

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Shaquille O’Neal On Kobe’s Death: “I’m Not Doing Well. I’m Sick”

Everyone can only imagine what Shaq Diesel could be experiencing right now after the death of Kobe Bryant, which he himself can only describe as being ill.

Former Laker teammate Shaquille O’Neal broke his silence yesterday on the sudden death of his friend on his The Big Podcast with Shaq podcast, adding that Kobe’s untimely passing just deepened his sadness, with his sister Ayesha just recently passing away. The Big Man says he hasn’t eaten or slept since hearing the news about his 41-year-old “brother”.

“I’m just getting over the death of my sister. You guys told me the other day when I came in, I looked like I needed some rest. And I haven’t been sleeping after Ayesha’s death.”

Shaq also opened up about what appeared to be a love/hate relationship between the two Lakers, but Shaq insists that behind the scenes it was all love.

“I love Kobe Bryant. I’m the first to say … I’ve got 4 rings … I couldn’t have gotten 3 without him.” He added, “We still are the best duo ever created, that’s never gonna change, but I wish we were 60 or 70 in the old folks home talking about it.”

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DeAndre Hopkins Donates NFL Playoff Check To Help Murdered Girl’s Family In Houston

In the wake of Jazmine Barnes’ family mourning her horrific death, Houston Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins has stepped in and pledged his playoff check to the Barnes family to help with funeral costs and support Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, journalist Shaun King and Mayor Sylvester Turner to help find Jazmine’s killer.

Aside from donating his $29K check to the family, Hopkins will dedicate Saturday’s wildcard game against the Indianapolis Colts to Jazmine, according to ESPN.

Hopkins said,

“When I see Jazmine Barnes; face, I see my own daughter, I’m pledging my playoff check this week to help her family with funeral costs and to support Shaun King, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez bring this man to justice, On Saturday, I will be playing in your honor Jazmine.”

As we reported, the 7 year old girl was shot and killed in a Houston-area Walmart by an unidentified white make in what appears to be a racially motivated attack.

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ESPN Releases New ’30 For 30′ About James Douglas and Mike Tyson

During the mid-1980s into the early ’90s, Mike Tyson was regarded as an invincible prizefighter. Because of his knockout power, he was catapulted into superstardom as the self-proclaimed “Baddest Man of the planet.” But in one historic night, all of that would change.

In one of the greatest upsets in sports history James “Buster” Douglas defeated Mike Tyson by technical knockout. The odds seem insurmountable that Douglas even had a chance against the undefeated and undisputed champ. Douglas was such a longshot that the Las Vegas oddsmakers had him as a 42-1 underdog. Chronicling Buster Douglas’ improbable victory, ESPN released their latest 30 for 30 episode, entitled 42-1.

The 42-1 tells the story of this famous duel from Douglas’ perspective. The doc has rare footage and never before seen images that go into great detail about Douglas, a middle of the road heavyweight boxer at the time, pulling off a victory that changed boxing and sports history. Also, the film shows how quickly Douglas fell from grace as his life was never the same after his stunning upset.

The documentary, co-directed by Jeremy Schaap and Ben Houser, premiered Tuesday, December 11th at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN

Below is an interview with Douglas and Jeremy Schaap on ESPN:

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