Suns vs. Bucks live score, updates, highlights from Game 3 of 2021 NBA Finals

The Bucks find themselves in a must-win situation heading into Game 3 against the Suns. After a couple of tough losses in Phoenix, Milwaukee knows it can't fall into a 3-0 hole, as no team has ever overcome that deficit in an NBA playoff series.

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Despite their struggles to start the NBA Finals, the Bucks remain confident. They have been tested throughout the postseason, including in the Eastern Conference semifinals when they bounced back after dropping the first two games against the Nets.

"It's going to be tough. That's a great team over there," Bucks forward Khris Middleton said during Saturday's media availability. "But we just got to stay the course. Figure out the things that we did wrong. Figure out the things we did do good and continue to do the things we do well and try to expand on that. And then limit the things that we didn't do too well."

The Suns, meanwhile, aren't going to rest on their laurels. Phoenix sees Game 3 as a golden opportunity to push Milwaukee to the brink of elimination.

"For us, the biggest game of the year is tomorrow. Tomorrow. It's a must-win game for us," Suns guard Chris Paul said on Saturday. "We got to come out with that mindset. Know that they're home, they're more comfortable, they will be in front of their fans. But we got to be us. We got to be us and we got to be the hungrier team, and so that's what we'll do."

Jrue behind the back.

Middleton drop-off.

Portis slam.

Deandre Ayton in the 1st quarter:

12 PTS

Tonight’s Health Update:

Torrey Craig: (Right Knee Contusion) is AVAILABLE

Dario Šarić (Right ACL Tear) is OUT

Game 3 of the NBA Finals will tip off at 8 p.m. ET. Games 3 and 4 will be held at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Bucks vs. Suns will be broadcast live on ABC. You can live stream Game 3 via Watch ESPN or the Watch ESPN app.