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July 17, 2021 11:39 pm ET

The Milwaukee Bucks are one win away from the franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years after breaking through for a road victory over the Phoenix Suns, 123-119, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.

The home team had won all four previous games in the series. Phoenix began the series with a 2-0 lead, but now the Suns are down 3-2 and staring at possible elimination in Game 6 on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EDT.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 32 points and nine rebounds, and Khris Middleton added 29 points. Jrue Holiday recorded 27 points and 13 assists for Milwaukee. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 40 points, and Chris Paul contributed 21 points and 11 assists. Deandre Ayton added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Suns.

Rookie Wire presents the best images from Game 5 in the photo gallery below:

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; The Phoenix Suns players and the Milwaukee Bucks players stand on the court during the national anthem prior to game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Singer Vanessa Hudgens sings the national anthem prior to game five of the 2021 NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A general view of the court prior game five of the 2021 NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James holds the ball court side during the first quarter of game five of the 2021 NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) attempts to shoot the ball against the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball in front of Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball past Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) and Bucks guard Bryn Forbes (7) in the first quarter during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) attempts to shoot the ball as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) defends in the first quarter during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) attempts to control the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) and Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) defend in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) defends in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (9) attempts to shoot the ball as Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) and Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) defend in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (9) reacts after being injured against the Phoenix Suns in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jeff Teague (5) shoots the ball past Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) defends in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (9) attempts to block a shot by Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) celebrates with Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (9) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) battle for the ball in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) shoots the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) reacts on the court in front of Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) in the first half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) controls the ball as Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) defends in the second half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) battles for the ball with Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) in the second half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball past Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker (17) in the second half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a block by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A general view of the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns in the second half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) battle for the ball in the second half during game five of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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