It’s opening night for the 2021-22 NBA season! The Bucks host the Nets, while the Lakers host the Warriors. Who is set up to succeed on tonight’s two-game slate? Mike Gallagher shares his first Matchups Column of the year.

Can Giannis lead Milwaukee to their first title since 1971? Or will Phoenix overcome the Bucks’ home-court advantage to force a Game 7? Mike Gallagher previews Game 6 in Matchups.

Chris Paul hasn’t been sharp in recent games. Can he figure it out in Game 5 and elevate the Suns? Mike Gallagher breaks it all down ahead of Saturday’s matchup.

Phoenix was overmatched in Game 3, and Devin Booker was held in check. Can D Book and the Suns bounce back in Game 4 to go up 3-1? Mike Gallagher provides stats, notes, quotes, trends, and more in Matchups.

It’s a must-win scenario for Milwaukee as they head back home. Giannis dropped 42 points in Game 2, but it wasn’t enough. Mike Gallagher delivers the goods for PHX-MIL Game 3 in NBA Matchups.

Giannis played through injury in Game 1 to produce 20 points and 17 rebounds, but the Bucks fell. Will MIL bounce back in Game 2? Mike Gallagher explains what must change for the Bucks to win.

Chris Paul, at long last, is making an appearance in the Finals. Can the “Point God” lead his team to victory in Game 1? And will Giannis be suiting up for MIL? Mike Gallagher previews Game 1 in Matchups.

With Giannis doubtful and Trae Young likely a game-time decision, Game 5 will be up for grabs. Mike Gallagher makes sense of the pivotal matchup in Milwaukee.