Eastern Conference 2nd Round - Discussion Thread

[BleacherBum2310]

they had it..... up 14 playing with great pace and defense and then they just played clock.... Giannis missing the 2nd FT was actually the worst case scenario there because at worst you get the last shot in a tie game. Did Jaylen even get a look in the 4th Quarter after the insane 3rd? lost both 50-50 games is not ideal. this the worst part, I've been railing on the officials all series, this was the best called one by far. Smart also had tatum wide open on the last play. Like i said the offense is way too damn inconsistent. and it may have cost them the series.

[roadman]

I can't believe I am typing that the Bucks (Giannis, Jrue, Wes, Pat and Bobby) had a amazing 4th quarter.

I still can't believe we won that one.

Hopefully, for the first time this series, shouldn't see either side of fans complaining

on social media and that is refreshing.

I thought I was going to Monday Night's game, but I was wrong, we have tickets

for Friday evening. Bucks in 6 is a possibility. The Fiserv will be lit and on fire for a Fri. evening

playoff game.

At least, Giannis had some support tonight.

[jfsolo]

Quote: Originally Posted by BleacherBum2310

they had it..... up 14 playing with great pace and defense and then they just played clock.... Giannis missing the 2nd FT was actually the worst case scenario there because at worst you get the last shot in a tie game. Did Jaylen even get a look in the 4th Quarter after the insane 3rd? lost both 50-50 games is not ideal. this the worst part, I've been railing on the officials all series, this was the best called one by far. Smart also had tatum wide open on the last play. Like i said the offense is way too damn inconsistent. and it may have cost them the series.

Yep, as soon as Matthews got knocked to the ground that pass should have been over to Tatum.

[dubcity]

I swear I heard somewhere that the team that wins Game 5 wins the series 86% of the time, but then I've the team up 3-2 that loses the potential series-winning Game 6 at home always loses momentum and ends up choking away the series in Game 7 on the road.

Bottom line, **** those stats and narratives lol.

[BleacherBum2310]

This team said it was different all year, force a game 7 and let's see what happens. they played so well until 7 minutes or so left in the 4th. wonder if Rob plays the next game. they said the swelling was down but they could just chalk it. I will say those Derrick White lineups with the starters have been killing it. I know it's tough because Grant on D is huge vs Giannis lineups but he's been so bad on O last 2 games.

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by King_B_Mack

Didn't Milwaukee lose this series already? That's what I was told

I just watched that end twice. I still can't believe the Bucks pulled that out of their ***!! What a ****ing game. I'll probably watch that one a few times tomorrow.

[ojandpizza]

How clutch was Jrue man. All around great 4th quarter from pretty much all of them.

[roadman]

Personally, I think it's a bit cruel that last season ended late,

a few of the Bucks played in the Olympics and so did other

teams players, there was a few months off and now travelling one

day between games. I know both teams are gassed.

And yes, Jrue was big time clutch. I'd say that was one of the best

comebacks in playoff history for the Bucks. Who would of thought

of Giannis hitting a clutch 3 pointer. The last 2 minutes was crazy.

Just saw this:

Nothing official yet but don’t be surprised if Khris Middleton returns this series.

I’m being told he’s progressing well and the #Bucks are not ruling him out for Games 6 (and 7 if necessary)

Source calling it “a STRONG STRONG possibility he back for Game 6”

Personally, I'd be surprised if he played game 6 with a 3-2 lead, but if we

go back to Boston, I wouldn't be surprised if he played in a elimination game.