NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks Win First NBA Title Since 1971

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Bucks have won their first NBA championship in 50 years.

The team secured the Larry O’Brien Trophy after scoring a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals Game 6 in Milwaukee.

This time the Bucks scored a 4-2 series victory Tuesday, after riding on a wave of exhilaration that started when the tables turned during Game 3.

The last time the Bucks won the NBA Finals was in 1971 when they swept the Baltimore Bullets in four straight games, according to NBA’s website.

After losing Games 1 and 2, the Bucks made a 120-100 comeback against the Suns in Game 3. This makes the team the fifth in NBA history to come back from a 2-0 deficit; the only other teams to climb that hill are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics, according to CBS.

From there the Bucks pushed for four straight wins, finishing the season with 105-98.

Who was hot:

On the Bucks side, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton switched off for most points scored in each finals game. This time Antetokounmpo finished with 43 of total points scored.

Antetokounmpo made the first 50-point NBA Finals closeout game since Bob Pettit in 1958 according to the NBA website.

Here are some social media reactions to the Bucks' win:

Nothing but respect for the Milwaukee Bucks franchise, the city of Milwaukee and those loud ass fans. Incredible playoff run fellas!
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 21, 2021

Ho-ly mackerel. Our Milwaukee @Bucks have done it in six! Wisconsin could not be prouder of these players or this team. #NBAFinals
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) July 21, 2021

Congratulations, @Bucks! NBA Champions!

Here's the special message we're rolling out on every bus in the fleet!#HistoryMade #NBAChampions #NBAChamps #NBAFinals #BucksIn6 #GoBucks #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/Y5btnQDoYi
— RideMCTS (@RideMCTS) July 21, 2021