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Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee Bucks draws doubtful tag for Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX -- Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as doubtful for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday after missing the Milwaukee Bucks' last two games because of a hyperextended left knee.

Antetokounmpo was injured in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks.

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said earlier Monday that Antetokounmpo was able to do some on-court work separately from the team's afternoon practice. When asked what specific exercises and movements Antetokounmpo was able to do without pain, Budenholzer declined to answer.

"He's had a good day," Budenholzer said. "He's making good progress."

The NBA announced that because Antetokounmpo's status was uncertain for Game 1, he was exempt from speaking to reporters Monday.

After injuring his knee against the Hawks on Tuesday, Antetokounmpo was able to do work on the basketball court for the first time Saturday. Before then, he had only been able to do exercises in the weight room, according to Budenholzer.

Without their two-time MVP in the final two games of the East finals, the Bucks were able to find a way to win behind dominant play from Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez.

"When Giannis is out there, a lot of times we can just give him the ball and let him go to work and let him orchestrate a lot of things out there," Middleton said. "Without him, we have to do it by committee."

Bobby Portis started in both games Antetokounmpo missed, while Middleton scored a combined 64 points and Holiday 60.

Without the "Greek Freak," Holiday said that he felt he needed to step in and fill some of the offensive void -- and make up for some of the void left without Antetokounmpo there to attack the basket.

"[I'm trying to] just continue to be aggressive," Holiday said. "No letdowns, because the way Giannis [plays] there are no let downs. He's continuously going to the basket, being aggressive on both ends of the floor. He does so much for this team that I just felt like losing that would be really hard for us."

Middleton said that he has tried to support Antetokounmpo by telling him not to hurry back before he is ready.

"[I told him] don't rush back in and put yourself at a greater risk for a greater injury," Middleton said. "He's a guy -- he puts so much time and effort into his body to be the best version of himself also."

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Tuesday’s 6-pack
— Phillies 13, Cubs 3— Cubs have lost 10 games in a row.
— 2B Eric Sogard pitched in three of those ten games.
— Joey Chestnut banked $10,000 for winning the hot dog eating contest.
— Blue Jays have requested a return to Toronto by July 30.
— Tigers’ 3B coach Chip Hale is leaving to be baseball coach at U of Arizona.
— Today’s Indians-Rays game was ppd because of cruddy weather in Florida; they’ll play a doubleheader Wednesday.

Quote of the Day
“Sometimes the loudest person in the room is not the person who has all the facts on their side or the truth on their side. Sometimes there’s a lot of wisdom in silence.”
Aaron Rodgers

Tuesday’s quiz
Other than Joey Chestnut, who was the last male to win the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest?

Monday’s quiz
Joe Girardi was the manager of the Bronx Bombers before Aaron Boone.

Sunday’s quiz
NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner played his college football at Northern Iowa.

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Tuesday’s Den: Week 1-2 trends for NFC teams

Cardinals:
— 1-3-1 in last five Week 1 games.
— 0-4-1 in last five home openers.
— Under 7-2 last nine home openers.
— 10-3 ATS last 13 road openers.
— 1-4 SU last five road openers.
— Under 10-5 last 15 road openers.

Falcons:
— 1-4 in last five Week 1 games.
— 17-5 ATS in last 22 home openers.
— Since 2004, 8-1 ATS as a favorite in HO’s.
— Over 4-1 last five home openers.
— Lost last three road openers.
— 5-12 ATS last 17 road openers (under 13-4).

Panthers:
— Host Sam Darnold’s old team (Jets) in Week 1.
— Last 2 years, lost 30-27/34-30 at home in Week 1.
— 6-11-1 ATS last 18 home openers.
— Under 16-6-1 last 23 home openers.
— 4-8 ATS last dozen road openers.
— Over 4-1 last five road openers.

Bears:
— 1-6 in last seven Week 1 games.
— 2-5 SU/ATS last seven home openers.
— Under 4-0 last four home openers.
— 4-6 last ten road openers.
— 2-4 ATS last six road openers.
— Under 16-5 last 21 road openers.

Cowboys:
— Under 5-2 last seven Week 1 games.
— Won last four home openers, scoring 35-40 points in last two.
— Over 8-6 last 14 home openers.
— Lost three of last four road openers.
— 10-4 ATS last 14 games as an underdog in road openers.
— Under 6-3 last nine road openers.

Lions:
— Last ten season openers went over the total.
— 0-2-1 SU last three season openers (favored in all 3)
— Lost four of last six home openers.
— Over 8-3 last 11 home openers.
— 3-6 ATS last nine road openers.
— Five of last six road openers went over.

Packers:
— Won last six season openers (5-1 ATS)
— Over 7-3 last ten season openers.
— Won 8 in row, 13 of last 14 home openers (11-3 ATS)
— Under 3-1 last four home openers.
— Won/covered last four Week 1 road games.
— Over 12-3 last 15 road openers.

Rams:
— Under McVay, Rams are 4-0 SU in Week 1.
— Won/covered last six home openers.
— Under is 4-1 in last five home openers.
— Under McVay, Rams are 4-0 in road openers, covering last three
— Last four road openers, Rams scored 41-33-30-37 points.
— Over is 3-1 in last four road openers.

Vikings:
— This is first time in 5 years they open on road.
— Won/covered four of last five Week 1 games.
— Won/covered five of last six home openers.
— Under is 6-1 in last seven home openers.
— 0-3-1 SU, 0-4 ATS last four road openers.
— Under 12-5 last 17 road openers.

Giants:
— Started nine of last ten seasons 0-1.
— 1-8 SU, 0-9 ATS last nine home openers.
— Scored 14.2 ppg in last five home openers.
— Under 7-0 last seven home openers.
— Lost 9 of last 11 road openers (3-7-1 ATS)
— Under 4-1 last five road openers.

Saints:
— Lost five of last seven season openers.
— 1-5 ATS in last six home openers.
— Last 3 years, scored 40-30-34 points in home opener.
— Last five home openers went over total.
— 3-12 ATS in last 15 road openers.
— Over 9-4 last 13 road openers.

Eagles:
— Won four of last five season openers.
— Won four of last five home openers.
— Won 5 of last 7 Week 1 games on road.
— Despite that, are 3-9 ATS in last 12 home openers.
— Lost last 3 road openers, giving up 27-24-27 points.
— Over 7-4-1 last dozen road openers.

49ers:
— Won 8 of last 10 season openers.
— Under 6-1 last seven season openers.
— Won 7 of last 10 home openers (0-4 ATS last four)
— Under 6-1 last seven home openers.
— Last 2 years, won road opener 31-17/31-13.
— Under 7-4-1 last dozen road openers.

Seahawks:
— Split last six season openers SU.
— Won 17 of last 18 home openers (14-4 ATS)
— Under 16-3-1 last 20 home openers.
— Won last 2 road openers 28-26/38-25, after losing 11 of previous 12.
— 3-12-1 ATS in last 16 road openers.
— Over 5-2 last seven road openers.

Buccaneers:
— Won three of last four Week 1 games.
— Four of last five Week 1 games went over.
— Won/covered three of last four home openers.
— Scored 27+ points in four of last five home openers.
— 7-4 ATS in last 11 road openers.
— Over 4-1 in last five road openers.

Washington:
— Covered last three Week 1 games.
— 1-4 ATS in last five home openers as a dog.
— 2-7 SU in last nine home openers.
— Over 7-3 last ten home openers.
— Covered four of last five road openers.
— Over is 8-4 in last dozen road openers.

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501MILWAUKEE -502 PHOENIX
PHOENIX is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in home games versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 3+ per game - 2nd half of the season in the current season.

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PHOENIX is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival in the current season.



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Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, July 6

Milwaukee @ Phoenix
Bucks
— Bucks won eight of their last 11 games SU.
— Bucks’ last 11 games: WWL-WWL-WWL-WW
— Milwaukee is 5-4 ATS in road playoff games.
— Antetokounmpo probably doesn’t play here (check status)
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Under is 12-8-1 in last 21 Milwaukee games.
— Holiday/Middleton shot 12-34 from floor in Game 4, 19-40 in Game 5, 21-43 in Game 6.

Suns
— Phoenix won 15 of its last 19 games.
— Suns are 5-3 ATS in home playoff games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Phoenix was held to 102-95-92-102 points in its four playoff losses.
— Suns are in playoffs for first time in a decade.
— Chris Paul scored 41 points in Suns’ last game.

— Bucks were last in Finals in 1974, Suns in 1976.
— Suns won both meetings this year, both by one point.
— Bucks are 2-3 ATS in last five visits to Phoenix.
— Last four series games went over the total.




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Milwaukee @ Phoenix
Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee


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TUESDAY, JULY 6
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MIL at PHO 09:00 PM
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nba championship best bet record:

Game 1 - 07/06/2021....... 0-2-0.......0.00%.........-11.00

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Thursday’s 6-pack
According to AAA Magazine, six of the most popular honeymoon spots:
6) Punta Cana— There are 11 golf courses here, beaches ideal for surfing.
5) Jamaica— Has some of the best all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean.
4) Hawai’i— Each of the islands is unique in its geography/history.
3) Bahamas— Grand Bahama Island is only 66 miles east of West Palm Beach.
2) Aruba— Sits outside of Hurricane Alley, is less than 20 miles from Venezuela.
1) Antigua— Famous for its resorts and beaches, where snorkeling is popular.

Quote of the Day
“Brandon (Beane) mentioned [a new contract], I think at the end of the spring practice period there, and these things handle themselves. They work themselves out when you got two parties that want to be together and have the same end goal in mind. Josh (Allen) is a great, young talent and he fits so well with Buffalo and the city and the town and the people of Buffalo. So, I firmly believe it’s gonna work itself out.”
Bills coach Sean McDermott

Thursday’s quiz
Before this year, which NHL team was last to repeat as Stanley Cup champs?

Wednesday’s quiz
Lou Piniella was manager of the Seattle Mariners, last time they made the playoffs.

Tuesday’s quiz
Matthew Stonie (62 hot dogs) was the last male other than Joey Chestnut to win the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, in 2015.

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Thursday’s Den: Big X football knowledge

Baylor:
— From 2013-15, they were 32-7; since then, they’re 28-33.
— Their 4-year starting QB bolted to Utah.
— LY was Aranda’s first year as a HC; he went 2-7.
— Underdogs covered 4 of their last five bowls (3-2 SU)

Iowa State
— HC Campbell is 29-13-2 ATS as an underdog, 30-29-2 as a favorite.
— Last three years, Cyclones are 6-10 ATS as home favorites.
— Last six years, Iowa State is 22-10-1 ATS off a loss.
— Returning QB has 33 starts; offensive line has 93 returning starts.

Kansas
— Last 10 years, Jayhawks are 18-99 SU. 18 wins. 99 losses.
— New coach Leipold won six D-III national titles, was 37-33 at Buffalo.
— Since 2012, Kansas is 4-12 ATS as home favorites, 0-0 as road favorites.
— Last 10 years, Jayhawks are 40-56-3 ATS as underdogs, 20-32-2 on road.

Kansas State
— Since 2016, K-State is 24-9 ATS as an underdog.
— Since 2015, K-State is 7-14 ATS as a home favorite.
— In 2016-17, Wildcats went 17-9 SU, were +23 in turnovers.
— Last three years, Wildcats are 17-18 SU (even in turnovers)
— K-State has a senior QB (30 starts), all 5 starters back on OL.

Oklahoma
— Last 6 years, Sooners are 67-12 SU; their turnover ration last 5 years is even.
— Riley is 9-5 ATS in non-conference games.
— Sooners lost 3 of last 4 bowl games, giving up 45.5 ppg.
— Last year’s #2 QB bolted to SMU.

Oklahoma State
— Cowboys have played in a bowl each of last 15 years.
— Coach Gundy is 71-48-5 ATS as a favorite.
— OSU won four of last five bowls, covering all five games.
— Oklahoma State covered 16 of last 18 non-conference games.

Texas
— Sarkisian is Texas’ 4th HC in last nine years.
— Last four years, Longhorns were +31 in turnovers.
— Last four years, Texas is 7-12 ATS as a home favorite.
— Last five years, Longhorns are 12-5 ATS out of conference.

TCU
— Last 5 years, Horned Frogs are 6-11-1 ATS as home favorites.
— In 2014, TCU was +18 in turnovers; in 75 games since then, they’re minus-8.
— Since 2013, TCU is 14-21 ATS coming off a loss.
— Frogs won 3 of last 4 bowls, winning by 2-3-6(OT) points.

Texas Tech
— Last bowl game was 2017; last bowl win, 2013.
— HC Wells is 20-12-1 ATS as home favorite, 11-18 as road underdog.
— Since 2014, Red Raiders are 2-6 ATS as road favorite.
— New OC is Sonny Cumbie; he spent last 7 years at TCU.

West Virginia
— HC Brown is 14-19-1 ATS at home, 22-12 ATS on road.
— WVU is 0-5 ATS in last 5 bowls (2-3 SU, wins by 1-3 points)
— Since 2012, Mountaineers are 12-19 ATS out of conference.
— Last 2 years, WVU is 11-11 SU; previous 8 years, they were 61-39.

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503MILWAUKEE -504 PHOENIX
PHOENIX is 17-3 ATS (13.7 Units) as a home favorite of 6 points or less in the current season.




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Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, July 8

Milwaukee @ Phoenix
Bucks
— Bucks won eight of their last 12 games SU.
— Bucks’ last 12 games: WWL-WWL-WWL-WWL
— Milwaukee is 5-5 ATS in road playoff games.
— Antetokounmpo was +1 in Game 1; other starters were all minus-11 or worse.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Over is 3-0 in last three Milwaukee games.
— Suns outscored Milwaukee 25-9 on foul line in Game 1.

Suns (lead series, 1-0)
— Phoenix won 16 of its last 20 games.
— Suns are 6-3 ATS in home playoff games.
— You’re reading ***************.com
— Phoenix was held to 102-95-92-102 points in its four playoff losses.
— Suns are in playoffs for first time in a decade.
— Chris Paul scored 73 points in Suns’ last two games.

— Bucks were last in Finals in 1974, Suns in 1976.
— Suns are 3-0 vs Milwaukee this year, winning by 1-1-13 points.
— Bucks are 2-4 ATS in last five visits to Phoenix.
— Last five series games went over the total.




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Milwaukee @ Phoenix
Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Phoenix is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games at home


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