Bucks’ 2nd quarter run too much for Suns as Milwaukee wins Game 5

Jul 17, 2021, 8:40 PM | Updated: Jul 19, 2021, 2:27 pm

Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks defends as Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns brings the ball up court during the second half in Game Five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

BY JOHNNY SOTO

Arizona Sports

The Phoenix Suns came out hot in the first quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals vs. the Milwaukee Bucks as the Suns outscored Milwaukee 37-21.

However, the Bucks scored 43 points in the second quarter and never looked back as they took Game 5 on Saturday, 123-119.

Phoenix brought the game within one point with 56 seconds left in the fourth quarter as Chris Paul scored a layup to make it 120-119.

Suns guard Devin Booker had back-to-back stellar performances for Phoenix as he ended the night with 40 points, four rebounds and three assists in 42 minutes.

Paul contributed by recording a double-double and finished Game 5 with 21 points, 11 assists and shot 9-for-15 from the field.

Milwaukee had four players finish in double figures as they shot 57.5% from the field.

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead all Milwaukee scorers with 32 points, and added nine rebounds and six assists.

Milwaukee shooting guard Pat Connaughton came off the bench and scored 14 points and went 4-for-6 from beyond the arc.

The Bucks now lead the NBA Finals 3-2 as the series shifts to Milwaukee for a crucial Game 6.

The Suns will look to bounce back on Tuesday in Milwaukee and send the Finals back Phoenix for a Game 7.

Catch all the Finals action on 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton warms up before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez warms up before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Fans cheer before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul warms up before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, right, reaches for the ball held by Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Vanessa Hudgens performs the national anthem before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Lakers basketball player LeBron James, center, watches during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo warms up before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Phoenix Suns mascot gestures before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne, bottom, reaches for the ball under Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, middle, shoots between Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and guard Cameron Payne during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton, right, is defended by Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, is defended by Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks guard Jeff Teague, left, and forward P.J. Tucker during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Performers cheer before Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Musician Adele, center, watches during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis reacts during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday, middle, shoots against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and forward Cameron Johnson (23) during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis, foreground, reaches for the ball in front of Phoenix Suns guard Langston Galloway during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, center, watches during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) reacts after being fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, left, during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams gestures during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, top, celebrates with guard Jrue Holiday (21) after the Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) drives against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, shoots over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) looks toward the ball over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) is defended by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, middle, and forward Jae Crowder during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Milwaukee Bucks' P.J. Tucker, from left, celebrates with Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Pat Connaughton during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, top, dunks over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, left, stands next to guard Devin Booker during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns fans remain in their seats after the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Suns in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, from left, celebrates with Khris Middleton and P.J. Tucker during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Los Angeles Lakers basketball player LeBron James smiles during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, drives against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jeff Teague, right, shoots against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns players react during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker, left, celebrates with guard Jrue Holiday during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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