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#2 Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks) vs Mikal Bridges (Phoenix Suns)
Khris Middleton's overall offensive play will be a major threat to the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals. Middleton is a brilliant ball-handler and shooter who can both create open looks for himself and his teammates.
Khris Middleton's performances in the last two games of the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks series have shown that he is not afraid of the bright lights and can be the closer the Milwaukee Bucks need him to be.
Monty Williams is likely to deploy forward Mikal Bridges, who has made his name as a pure defensive stopper, on Middleton. Bridges' combination of defensive IQ, athleticism and quick hands make him an impeccable defender, and it will be intriguing to see how Middleton finds a way around him in the 2021 NBA Finals.
#1 Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks) vs Chris Paul (Phoenix Suns)
Chris Paul's addition to the Phoenix Suns' roster has worked wonders for the franchise, as the 'Point God' has proven to be the key catalyst in this historic Suns' playoff run. Paul has reached this stage of an NBA season for the first time in his 16-year career, and he will be desperate to make his presence felt in the 2021 NBA finals.
Paul is likely to come up against his counterpart Jrue Holiday, who is expected to be utilized more for his defensive prowess rather than offense. Holiday is a lockdown defender and multiple point guards have revealed him to be the toughest defender they have faced in their careers.
However, Chris Paul is a veteran who is adept at exploiting his matchup's weaknesses, which could put Holiday in a precarious position. Holiday's strength could affect Paul's play around the cup and his closeouts could result in heavily contested 3's. But the 'Point God' is a mid-range assassin who could make the Bucks pay from that area in the 2021 NBA Finals.
