Chris Paul: Suns have to do better job of guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo after Game 3 loss
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was unstoppable in Milwaukee's 120-100 Game 3 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Now, Suns veteran Chris Paul is begging his team to adjust ahead of a pivotal Game 4.
Antetokounmpo was dominant, proving to be a problem for the Suns all night long by exposing the defense of Deandre Ayton. The young Phoenix center had little to no help in trying to contain Antetokounmpo, and Paul added that the team needs to be better in protecting Ayton down the stretch.
Antetokounmpo finished Game 3 with 41 points on 14-of-23 shooting (as well as 13-of-17 from the line), 13 rebounds and six assists. The 26-year-old had a historic performance with 34 points, 12 boards, and six dimes in 36 minutes.
The only other players in the last 25 NBA Finals to record 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists through three quarters are Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
While the Suns still hold a 2-1 series lead over Milwaukee, the Bucks' huge win on Sunday shifts momentum in their favor with another home game on tap for Wednesday.
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