The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks face off in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Milwaukee entering as betting favorites after their Game 7 overtime victory against Brooklyn. The Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's unstoppable offensive presence, have home-court advantage and seek their second conference finals appearance in three seasons.

Atlanta, fresh off upsets over the Knicks and 76ers, embraces the underdog role. The Hawks rely heavily on Trae Young's explosive shooting ability but lack a clear defensive answer for Giannis. While Atlanta shows promise for the future, Milwaukee's experience and talent should prevail in this series.

In the Western Conference Finals, the Phoenix Suns lead 1-0 after a 120-114 victory over the LA Clippers, extending their playoff win streak to eight games. Both teams are missing key players - Chris Paul (health protocols) for Phoenix and Kawhi Leonard (knee) for LA, though both could potentially return.

The series opener featured an up-tempo style that typically favors the Clippers. Devin Booker dominated with 40 points for Phoenix, while Paul George responded with 34 points for LA. The Suns' superior three-point shooting (over 40%) and strong home-court advantage should help them close out the series in six games, despite the Clippers likely winning two contests.

Key factors for the series include:

• Phoenix's elite defense
• The Suns' exceptional three-point shooting
• LA's bench scoring depth
• Potential returns of Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard

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