Phoenix Suns 100-120 Milwaukee Bucks: 5 Hits and Flops as Giannis Antetokoumpo erupts for 41 points in all-important Game 3 win | 2021 NBA Finals 

#3 Hit: Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks)

Jrue Holiday

Giannis Antetenkounmpo wanted Jrue Holiday to stay aggressive despite his struggles in the opening two games, and Jrue Holiday answered his team leader in style. Holiday's huge game offensively proved to be one of the key reasons behind the Milwaukee Bucks' win in Sunday night's matchup.

Holiday scored 21 points to go with nine assists, offering huge relief to Giannis, who was waging a lone war in the previous match on the offensive end. Jrue orchestrated the plays brilliantly for the Milwaukee Bucks, making shot opportunities for his teammates and himself as well.

He shot 8-of-14 from the field, out of which 10 of his attempts were from beyond the arc as he managed to convert five shots from the three-point line.

Jrue also made crucial threes when the Phoenix Suns cut the Milwaukee Bucks' lead to just four points during the third quarter. That's exactly what the Bucks needed, as it could have been a turning point in the game had they not scored in that period.

Jrue cooking in the 3Q 💯 (via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/oV11Uv6JjW

— FanSided (@FanSided) July 12, 2021

#4 Flop: Cameron Payne (Phoenix Suns)

Cameron Payne

Cameron Payne had a great opportunity to find his form during the game, especially after Devin Booker struggled to get going, but he squandered that opportunity. Payne had the worst +/- on the team (-18) and could only make 3-of-10 shots from the field.

He ended the night with only seven points and couldn't offer much with his playmaking either, tallying only four assists. The Suns desperately needed some effort from their bench and especially from Payne, who has done a fabulous job so far playing in the backcourt rotation.

#5 Hit: Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks)

Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton looked really good for the Milwaukee Bucks after a dismal Game 2 performance. He was key in limiting Devin Booker early on and made sure he played the perfect role in ensuring the Bucks did not slip up and end up losing a game.

Middleton had 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists on the night. He shot 6-of-14 from the field, including three crucial 3-pointers, and also made all three of his free-throw attempts. After seeing the likes of Giannis, Holiday and Bobby Portis get going, Middleton smartly reduced his role to an extent and focused on making the right plays.

It was key for the side as he did not end up making poor decisions that could have helped give the Phoenix Suns the slightest of chances to come back in the game.