What did Colin Cowherd and Skip Bayless have to say about the Phoenix Suns win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals?
It wouldn’t be the NBA Finals without extreme takes from some of sports’ biggest talking heads.
So what did Colin Cowherd and Skip Bayless think about the Suns taking a 2-0 series lead over the Bucks?
Skip’s focus throughout the game was on Giannis Antetokounmpo and his deficiencies.
Vintage Giannis: He leads the Bucks with 12 points and 8 rebounds - and they're in danger of getting blown out. I just don't see the killer will and refuse-to-lose. Doesn't inspire teammates. He'll get you MVP numbers more than big playoff wins.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 9, 2021
He goaded the Bucks star when he started to mount a comeback.
COME ON, GIANNIS, SHOW ME YOU CAN RALLY YOUR TEAM IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUNS.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 9, 2021
Then, he gloated when that comeback fell short despite Antetokounmpo’s 42 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks.
Trailing mostly by double digits, Giannis found his comfort zone in the second half and scored 30 ... and the Suns won by double digits. MVP stats. Lotta empty calories.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 9, 2021
It’s fairly obvious Bayless has no faith in the Bucks star. He’s expecting a sweep.
I still see no evidence Giannis' team will be anything but swept.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 9, 2021
Colin Cowherd and Skip Bayless are siding with the Suns over the Bucks
Cowherd agrees that the Suns will take the series, though he didn’t spend the time to go after Giannis.
Suns are better. Y’all good w that? #AmericasHonestyBroker
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) July 9, 2021
The questions around Antetokounmpo’s free throw troubles at Phoenix Suns Arena did come up.
I’m ok w the crowd chanting as Giannis shoots free throws. And I’m really ok w him making them. It’s some sort of conflict resolution. If it melts a player — you’re not built for this shit.
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) July 9, 2021
Antetokounmpo went 11-of-18 from the stripe as counting from the Suns crowd continued to throw him off.
As much focus ended up on Antetokounmpo, he didn’t get the kind of help he needs from his supporting cast in Game 2. Khris Middleton went 5-of-16 from the field and 1-of-6 from beyond the arc while managing just 11 points. He did lead the team with eight assists, at least.
It was also a rough shooting night for Jrue Holiday, who was 7-of-21 with 17 points and seven assists.
Game 2 was Devin Booker’s time to shine for the Suns. He put up 31 points with seven triples. Miles Bridges was also feeling it, scoring 27 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Chris Paul dropped 23 points while topping his team with eight assists.
The Bucks are in an 0-2 hole, but the series is switching over to Milwaukee. Giannis and company will have their chance to claw back the advantage while Paul and the Suns will do what they can to pull off a sweep.