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It’s that time of year again – the NBA 2020-21 finals are finally here! After 72 regular games, this best-of-seven series between the Bucks and Suns will decide the season champion. With Game 1 commencing yesterday, Varsity’s put together an ‘everything you need to know’ guide to get you caught up for the next game.
Who’s playing?
If you’ve only just tuned in for the finals and don’t know who’s playing, we can catch you up to speed! The Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns will face off over a potential seven games, depending on the results of the first four. Being their first final since 1993, this year is the Sun’s opportunity to win their first championship.
The Bucks are also returning to the finals for the first time since 1974 and have the chance to win their second title, with their first and only win in 1971.
Wanting to watch the finals on the big screen? See why Varsity is Perth’s best sports bar and catch the game reruns with us.
Season summary
Finishing their regular season at 51-21 (the second best record in the entire NBA), the Suns entered the playoffs with a bang. First defeating the defending champions – the Los Angeles Lakers, they went on to win the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets, before beating the LA Clippers in six games in the Western Conference finals.
The Bucks finished their regular season with a record 46-26 (their fifth consecutive postseason return), triumphing over Miami Heat in four games, then the Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference semifinals and ultimately beating the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference finals.
This season has been full of injury, with the Sun’s Chris Paul aggravating his shoulder in the playoffs and Devin Booker’s broken nose in the Western Conference finals. Additionally, whether the Bucks’ star player Giannis Antetokounmpo will be able to play in the finals is still a big question mark due to his hyperextended knee.
Check out the NBA’s YouTube channel for more season highlights, including:
Dates/games
The Suns will host Games 1 and 2, with the home court advantage due to their better record this season. Games 3 and 4 will then be held by the Bucks. If necessary, the Suns will host Game 5 and 7 and the Bucks will host Game 6. Check out the full schedule below for when each game is playing Perth time, and make sure to catch the re-runs at your local Varsity if you’ve missed out. With the best games, food and drinks and vibes, Varsity is the #1 spot to watch all the American sports you love.
Win an NBA jersey at Perth’s best Sports Bar
We’re not your average sports bar! To celebrate the NBA finals, we’ve got a special promo for our League members. If you haven’t already, sign up to the Varsity app and scan your code in store to grab a discounted pint of Coors. If that doesn’t sound like enough of a deal already, you’ll also go into the running to win an authentic NBA jersey.
