PHOENIX — Chris Paul had 32 points and nine assists, Devin Booker scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the returning Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Milwaukee Bucks 118-105 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Our hometown team has taken down the L.A. Lakers, swept the Denver Nuggets, and made it past the L.A. Clippers to get to the 2021 Finals, led by Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton.
Tuesday, 10:20 p.m.
Tuesday, 9:55 p.m
Who do YOU think the MVP of Game 1 was for the #Suns? VOTE HERE: https://t.co/x9sgv4IjMT pic.twitter.com/UEVCrTQ0uU
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 9:05 p.m
Suns fans chant #BeattheBucks outside Suns Arena after that win! #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/3Totsde6pA
— Jamie Warren (@JamieABC15) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 8:45 p.m.
Sea of @Suns fans leaving the game & celebrating the big win! #NBAFinals #RallyTheValley @abc15 pic.twitter.com/xMaEZYgOF4
— Ashley Paredez (@AshleyOnABC15) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 8:30 p.m.
Chris Paul carries @Suns past Giannis, Bucks in #NBAFinals opener: https://t.co/pF849ydnTc #abc15 pic.twitter.com/oHrrK56qm1
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 7:10 p.m.
Dario Saric will not return to tonight's game after a knee injury, but the #Suns still lead 57-49 over the Bucks at the half of Game 1 of the #NBAFinals. Catch the second half on ABC15! pic.twitter.com/fPYGFpjjz4
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 8:20 p.m.
Just arrived to Suns Arena where hundreds are outside watching the big screen for Game 1 of the NBA Finals! Stay tuned for more tweets tonight 🏀 #RallyTheValley #ABC15 pic.twitter.com/BJ8fvtwK96
— Jamie Warren (@JamieABC15) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 7:55 p.m.
#Suns erupted in the 3rd quarter, now leading 92-75 headed into the 4th!
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) July 7, 2021
Chris Paul: 27 points
Devin Booker: 22 points
DeAndre Ayton: 18 points, 16 rebounds
Tuesday, 7:25 p.m.
LOOK AT THIS!! this is proof of how much Suns fans love the @Suns
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) July 7, 2021
1993 conference champ Coca Cola bottles!!!! Not opened!🥤
This is a post from a family friend!!! @abc15 @Suns pic.twitter.com/jORRVCjhc8
Tuesday, 7:15 p.m.
Dario Saric will not return to tonight's game after a knee injury, but the #Suns still lead 57-49 over the Bucks at the half of Game 1 of the #NBAFinals. Catch the second half on ABC15! pic.twitter.com/fPYGFpjjz4
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 6:40 p.m.
Dario Saric has left the game with a leg injury, #Suns lead 28-24.
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 6:35 p.m.
The #Suns take a 24-20 lead with 3 minutes left in the first quarter! Devin Booker leads the team with 8.
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 6:10 p.m.
CP3 would love nothing more than to cheer on his namesake and the @Suns in the #NBAFinals tonight in a furever home of his own!#RallyTheValley by adopting this sweet pup from @azhumane 🐶 pic.twitter.com/lfH35AJLJ2
— Kelsey Dickerson (@KelseyLee_D) July 6, 2021
Tuesday, 5:45 p.m.
NEW: @Bucks star player Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play tonight against the @Suns despite battling a lingering knee injury. Tune in for Game 1 NOW on #abc15! 🏀 pic.twitter.com/jJt1ptQ5ba
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) July 7, 2021
Tuesday, 5:40 p.m.
Less than 30 minutes until game time! The plaza is packed with @Suns fans waiting to get inside the arena. #RallyTheValley #phoenixsuns #NBAFinals @abc15 pic.twitter.com/vlq1LcIUnF
— Ashley Paredez (@AshleyOnABC15) July 7, 2021
Tuesday 5:37 p.m.
Tuesday, 5:25 p.m
SUNS FANS SHOW UP: Suns fans ready to #RallyTheValley
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) July 7, 2021
A timelapse of Fans showing up for our Phoenix @Suns #abc15 pic.twitter.com/rrkefcnYBU
Tuesday, 4:35 p.m.
Tuesday, 3:49 p.m.
Couldn’t be more excited for Game 1 of the #NBAFinals tonight! @MayorOfMKE, I’m betting on the @Suns & as a friendly challenge, let’s have the losing Mayor wear the winning teams jersey to their next council meeting?
— Mayor Kate Gallego (@MayorGallego) July 6, 2021
Looking forward to a great series and Go Suns! pic.twitter.com/KTquroue3l
Tuesday, 3:34 p.m.
SUNS ARENA: a look outside the Suns arena.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) July 6, 2021
An hour until doors open, and fans starting to trickle in front.
Lots of Booker, Nash jerseys across downtown Phoenix. Most stopping to get food before we #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/uh8dRndvUc
Tuesday, 3:23 p.m.
Tuesday, 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, 3:18 p.m.
The bet is ON! @CityofPhoenixAZ Mayor Kate Gallego and I agreed the loser of the #NBAFinals has to publicly wear the winning team's jersey and send a package of local goodies to the winner.
— Mayor Tom Barrett (@MayorOfMKE) July 6, 2021
I hope Mayor Gallego looks good in GREEN... GO Milwaukee @Bucks!! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/OrgMz8UsDR
Tuesday, 3:10 p.m.
Goosebumps.
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 6, 2021
𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍. #RallyTheValley
🎟 @Ticketmaster | https://t.co/yqNjF6g6sj pic.twitter.com/b9CvhvgdJ3
Tuesday, 1:45 p.m.
I don’t think the Suns can get a better good luck wish than this one from Ava but there’s a while thread of awesome attached https://t.co/wN1VD25stH
— Cheryl Colan (she, her) (@cherylcolan) July 6, 2021
Tuesday, 1:23 p.m.
Suns Team shop closed at 1pm today ahead of the @Suns game.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) July 6, 2021
You can only get inside later if you have tickets to the game.
Quite a bit of disappointed fans trying to get their gear. #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/6hN9AR1PaW
Tuesday, 12:18 p.m.
Today is @CJC9BOSS birthday and I know he’s about to get that W for #RallytheValley
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) July 6, 2021
Happy Birthday, Jae! @Suns pic.twitter.com/B12jLdDGqe
Tuesday, 12:15 p.m.
ESPN has replaced Rachel Nichols as its sideline reporter for the NBA Finals following a report detailing critical comments she made about Black colleague Maria Taylor.
Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 10:59 a.m.
The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo was upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Game 1 of the #NBAFinals on Tuesday morning.https://t.co/3IocMtYdjE
— 98.7 Arizona Sports (@AZSports) July 6, 2021
Tuesday, 10:34 a.m.
I think we're all ready for the #NBAFinals on @abc15 tonight!
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) July 6, 2021
Also ready for a @Suns Championship! :)
If you're headed to the game tonight, just know that it'll be pretty hot as you walk into the arena. With temps still in the 100s by the time you head out. #abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/dWDkxbV6lN
Tuesday, 9:33 a.m.
Game 1 of the #NBAFinals is tonight! Let's work together to show the world why Phoenix has the best fans in the NBA. Remember, if you see something, SAY something. #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/s7fJHc9MQj
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) July 6, 2021
Tuesday, 9:23 a.m.
This photo sent in of Connie "CJ": "BANDIT share a kiss for GOOD LUCK SUNS! Rally the Valley! GO SUNS!" pic.twitter.com/K72YSuCEiN
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) July 6, 2021
Tuesday, 9:22 a.m.
SUNS FANS: We already know this, but the world needs to know this....SUNS FANS ARE THE BEST. @abc15 is carrying the NBA Finals and we are making sure fans are part of the coverage.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) July 6, 2021
Here's my 🧵 dedicated to @Suns fans: first up my @DVHSSkyhawks HS math teacher Ms. Dobash pic.twitter.com/GhcmTwNprY
Tuesday, 9:11 a.m.
Big day for @CJC9BOSS!
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 6, 2021
Help us wish him a happy birthday 🎂 pic.twitter.com/1acEknqeBk
Tuesday, 7:28 a.m.
Game day! Phoenix Suns Arena looking ready and locked in for tonight’s game! Tip off … 6pm on @abc15 #rallythevalley pic.twitter.com/kpKAaXP4QM
— Justin Pazera (@justinpazera) July 6, 2021
Tuesday, 5:33 a.m.
Tuesday, 5:28 a.m.
It’s game day!! And we are READY 🧡💜 @Suns #NBAFinals coverage starts early with @abc15 mornings 4:30-7. Who’s ready? Game starts at 6 tonight.
— Allison Rodriguez (@ARodTV) July 6, 2021
Stream: https://t.co/Q7LUJLM4z8 pic.twitter.com/zaQ6DOGx2d
Monday, 7:47 p.m.
Less than 24 hours. We’re ready for you!
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 6, 2021
𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 | #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/JtHMmcXjpG
Monday, 5:38 p.m.
From the logo!@DevinBook x @CJC9BOSS pic.twitter.com/RHAGpMNf10
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 6, 2021
Monday, 1:12 p.m.
Devin Booker said he has Suns fans come up to him and talk about the last time the team was in the Finals with Barkley. His shirt is a tribute to that team pic.twitter.com/BwhRw1Qq5q
— Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) July 5, 2021
Monday, 12:05 p.m.
@DeandreAyton and @FrankKaminsky at @suns practice pic.twitter.com/4l7FdRjqAN
— Craig Fouhy (@FouhyOnSports) July 5, 2021
Monday, 12:02 p.m.
@DevinBook and @mikal_bridges at @suns practice pic.twitter.com/oyihK9JFUq
— Craig Fouhy (@FouhyOnSports) July 5, 2021
Monday, 12:01 p.m.
@suns media day practice pic.twitter.com/dCatnHdxyY
— Craig Fouhy (@FouhyOnSports) July 5, 2021
Monday, 11:15 a.m.
The Valley 2021 #NBAFinals shirts and hats are very popular at the @Suns team shop #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/TDeXS5fWgs
— Adam Waltz (@Adam_Waltz) July 5, 2021
Monday, 11:10 a.m.
In case you still thought it was a dream #RallyTheValley #LockedIn pic.twitter.com/4HRAnmOMF3
— Adam Waltz (@Adam_Waltz) July 5, 2021
Monday, 10:37 a.m.
ok @ChaseEdmonds22 ... it's NBA Finals time. The @Suns knocked out the defending champs @Lakers , swept the @nuggets and ousted the @LAClippers . Time for your analysis... on @abc15 . Game 1 is tomorrow... postgame show follows... and bring @isaiahsimmons25 with you!
— Craig Fouhy (@FouhyOnSports) July 5, 2021
Monday, 10:16 a.m.
More to do. More to come.
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 5, 2021
𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 | #RallyTheValley
See you tomorrow @phxarena
🎟https://t.co/UVc0tJUQ1G pic.twitter.com/RJldiQKY5o
