Bucks vs Celtics

[mufan2003]

It really gets interesting now. Tough from here on out. If the Bucks are going to win, I think it will be in 5 or 7 games. Don't see them clinching on Boston's home floor. These 2 teams might be playing the best basketball in the East right now.

https://www.nba.com/playoffs/2019/eastseries5#/

[mufansince72]

It really gets interesting now. Tough from here on out. If the Bucks are going to win, I think it will be in 5 or 7 games. Don't see them clinching on Boston's home floor. These 2 teams might be playing the best basketball in the East right now.

https://www.nba.com/playoffs/2019/eastseries5#/

#BucksinSix

[mufan2003]

#BucksinSix

I would take that!! Sounds like game 1 will be on Sunday, ABC (Sirius XM NBA Radio).

[Goose85]

Game 1 Sunday afternoon. Not the greatest of weather weekends, but I think that live block will be jumping!

I will say Bucks in 5, but that may just be wishful thinking.

[MU/Panther]

Sunday will be busy downtown! Milwaukee Wave have a playoff game at 2pm at UWM Panther Arena.

[MUfan12]

I'm not gonna lie, this series scares me. Lots of big-time playoff experience on that Boston roster.

And now the Celtics are clicking. Finally figured out the mix with Brown, Tatum, and Hayward on the wing. Horford gives the Bucks all sorts of trouble in covering the high ball screen. I think we'll see a lot more Giannis at the 5 to try and provide some flexibility defensively.

Excited to see what Bud has up his sleeve for this. If the Bucks do end up winning I think it goes all 7.

[Goose85]

I'm not gonna lie, this series scares me. Lots of big-time playoff experience on that Boston roster.

And now the Celtics are clicking. Finally figured out the mix with Brown, Tatum, and Hayward on the wing. Horford gives the Bucks all sorts of trouble in covering the high ball screen. I think we'll see a lot more Giannis at the 5 to try and provide some flexibility defensively.

Excited to see what Bud has up his sleeve for this. If the Bucks do end up winning I think it goes all 7.

The Celtics scare me more that other teams in the East, so I'm with you on that.

One aspect of this series that may be interesting is how Bud plays guys. Nobody on the team (Giannis, Bledsoe, Lopez, Middleton) have had to play much more than 30 minutes in a game. Will we see some games with some combination of these guys for closer to 40 minutes?

[mufan2003]

I'm not gonna lie, this series scares me. Lots of big-time playoff experience on that Boston roster.

And now the Celtics are clicking. Finally figured out the mix with Brown, Tatum, and Hayward on the wing. Horford gives the Bucks all sorts of trouble in covering the high ball screen. I think we'll see a lot more Giannis at the 5 to try and provide some flexibility defensively.

Excited to see what Bud has up his sleeve for this. If the Bucks do end up winning I think it goes all 7.

This. One major improvement compared to last season, Brook Lopez is a major upgrade compared to Henson and Maker last year. He is playing great. 5 blocks in game 4 against Detroit and demands his defender cover him on the perimeter. Much more perimeter shooting around Giannis this time as well. Nice not having to concede the coaching matchup.

[mufan2003]

Well, no Brogdon for at least the first 2 games.

https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/1121569579812081665?s=19

[MU/Panther]

Same old, Bucks.

[MUfan12]

Horford gives the Bucks all sorts of trouble in covering the high ball screen.

Welp.


Excited to see what Bud has up his sleeve for this.

Narrator: "There was nothing up his sleeve."

[mufan2003]

Wake up call, no longer playing the Pistons. Giannis was awful. Bledsoe was irrelevant, need him to play like he has all season. Horford played as well as he is capable of.

Boston shot very well, there will be games when they are not hitting. Unusual mental mistakes on defense. Interested to see how they respond on Tuesday.

[Goose85]

Wake up call, no longer playing the Pistons. Giannis was awful. Bledsoe was irrelevant, need him to play like he has all season. Horford played as well as he is capable of.

Boston shot very well, there will be games when they are not hitting. Unusual mental mistakes on defense. Interested to see how they respond on Tuesday.

Outplayed and out coached. I sure hope it was a wakeup call. Look forward to seeing how they respond on Tuesday.

[MUfan12]

Either nothing was changed, or they were ignoring Bud. I can't believe they kept chasing over on Hayward and Irving, while dropping on Horford. They had opportunities to switch but didn't. So bizarre.

[mufansince72]

Either nothing was changed, or they were ignoring Bud. I can't believe they kept chasing over on Hayward and Irving, while dropping on Horford. They had opportunities to switch but didn't. So bizarre.

Bucks don't play a switching defense. Boston took advantage of that. The Bucks need to try to push the pace in game 2 and have some transition looks. Bledsoe has to drive to the hole. They need to revert back to what got them here. Guys were tentative shooting.

[mufan2003]

Now that's more like it! Much better defense and intensity by the Bucks in game 2. Middleton was fantastic, 7-10 from beyond the arc. I thought he was the catalyst tonight in the 2nd quarter. Bledsoe was playing downhill and probing like Tony Parker/Steve Nash. Need that to continue in Boston.

Interesting stat. Celtics won the 3rd quarter of game one 36-21. Bucks won the 3rd quarter of game two 39-18. Needless to say, 3rd quarters have been crucial. Try to get both in Boston now, but at least one to make it a best-of-three (with 2 in Milwaukee). Brogdon back for game 3?

[MUfan12]

Bucks don't play a switching defense. Boston took advantage of that.

Credit to Bud, he had them switching 1-4 and it paid off. Forced Boston into a bunch of tough shots.

Friday is gonna be a war. I think if the Bucks win Game 3 they take the series.

[mufan2003]

Brogdon ruled out for game 3.

https://clutchpoints.com/bucks-news-malcolm-brogdon-foot-out-for-game-3-vs-celtics/

[mufan2003]

Credit to Bud, he had them switching 1-4 and it paid off. Forced Boston into a bunch of tough shots.

Friday is gonna be a war. I think if the Bucks win Game 3 they take the series.

I hope you are right, great win. I'll be honest. I had my doubts (or paranoia), after going 0 for 4 last year in the playoffs at Boston. However, last year we didn't have Lopez, Hill, Mirotic, Connaughton or Budenholzer. Last season was all Giannis and Middleton with some moments of Brogdon. Bledsoe still struggles at TD Garden.

Bucks are playing with house money heading into game 4. I hope they come out with the same killer instinct. #1 defensive rating is coming to the forefront.

[mufan2003]

Credit to Budenholzer on one major adjustment (other than switching ball screens). Mirotic (6'10") for Brown (6'5") in the starting lineup. Bucks' starting lineup became Bledsoe (6'1", 6'8" wingspan), Middleton (6'8", 6'11" wingspan), Mirotic (6'10", 7'0" wingspan), Giannis (6'11", 7'3" wingspan), Lopez (7'0", 7'6" wingspan). All with good lateral mobility.

[mufan2003]

Bucks continue to impress! Never thought they would win games 3 and 4 in Boston before the series started. Hill and Connaughton really showing how depth can still help in the playoffs. More time to rest Brogdon.

Really a joy watching this team. With a 24-year-old MVP candidate.

[mufan2003]

Good analysis (especially on Kyrie).

https://www.nba.com/video/2019/05/07/20190506-inside-mil-bosgame-4

[mufansince72]

I bought season tix this year. Can't wait for tomorrow's game.

[MU/Panther]

I bought season tix this year. Can't wait for tomorrow's game.
Really. What section? Glad you did?

[mufan2003]

I bought season tix this year. Can't wait for tomorrow's game.

What a great game to be at. Quite frankly, great ROI when you consider a 60-win season and the best record in the NBA. Hopefully more success to come.

[mufansince72]

Really. What section? Glad you did?

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[mufansince72]

I don't know who is going to win the East, but I can tell you, Milwaukee and Toronto are both light years better than any team in the West. Both Milwaukee and Toronto have depth that the teams in the West can't match, and that includes Golden State, even with a healthy Durant.

[Goose85]

I don't know who is going to win the East, but I can tell you, Milwaukee and Toronto are both light years better than any team in the West. Both Milwaukee and Toronto have depth that the teams in the West can't match, and that includes Golden State, even with a healthy Durant.

We have such quality depth, and with how we match up, I really think we can beat Golden State. First things first, conference finals!