T.M. Selection: Bucks/Suns UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK).

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo in the line-up, the last thing the Bucks can afford to do is to turn this into a "track meet" with Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Milwaukee will have to get up in their face throughout and try to grind out a win here in Game 1 without its superstar playing tonight. Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Jrue Holiday and Bobby Portis have had to defend some stiff opponents during this playoff run (the Nets in particular come to mind), and so I don't see the Suns actually being the best offense they've faced so far. The Bucks have been efficient on both ends of the court during the playoffs. The Suns have been though as well. One big advantage that Phoenix will have in Game 1 is the size difference in the middle, so look for Paul to try and get big man D'Andre Ayton involved throughout. I think the extra time off as well will help in driving this total under the posted number!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.