Milwaukee Bucks 2017 - 2018

[CheezWizHed]

Actually the first game of the season that I was able to see. I'd preferred to hold on that 20 pt lead, but an exciting game anyway. My boys and I were yelling when Giannis scored off the tip.

[superfly]

I'm glad they saw the light and went with "blackout" rather than a "greenout" or something. The logo looks fantastic over black and I even bought a shirt yesterday...something I rarely do. Hopefully they continue to embrace black as an alternate.

[FVBrewerFan]

Due to a family commitment, I didn't see much of games 3 or 4. But the pieces I did see, did my eyes deceive me or were they actually switching a lot more on defense?

[Baldkin]

Due to a family commitment, I didn't see much of games 3 or 4. But the pieces I did see, did my eyes deceive me or were they actually switching a lot more on defense?

 

Yes. They switched almost everything both games.

 

Stopped switching a little bit in the 3Q of game 4, and Boston rallied back.

[CheezWizHed]

There were even sightings of Parker playing defense.... and good defense!

[FVBrewerFan]

There were even sightings of Parker playing defense.... and good defense!

 

Ok, now I KNOW you guys are just having some fun with me. I suppose next you're going to tell me they actually moved the ball around of offense?

[BrewCrew02]

Playoff Thon is back! This is what I was expecting from him all year based on how much growth he showed towards the end of last year. Hopefully he can keep it up.

[nate82]

Due to a family commitment, I didn't see much of games 3 or 4. But the pieces I did see, did my eyes deceive me or were they actually switching a lot more on defense?

 

Yes. They switched almost everything both games.

 

Stopped switching a little bit in the 3Q of game 4, and Boston rallied back.

 

I think they switched to much in the 3rd and Boston took advantage of it. A lot of Bledsoe or Brogdon against Horford in the post and a lot of Maker or Zeller against their guards.

 

The offense was more of the problem in the 3rd and 4th. To many long mid range jumpshots that they just settled for. They were not driving to the basket enough and went away from the picks to get Middleton versus Rozier.

 

They also missed a few extra passes where they would had a better scoring chance.

[Baldkin]

Big Game Big Game Big Game Big Game.

 

Twitter is saying Henson didn't make the trip to Boston.

 

We shall see if the bench energy can stay up in Boston.

[young guns]

Ugly first quarter. Everyone is cold.

[stalton]

Ugly first quarter. Everyone is cold.

Uglier Second

[superfly]

Ugly first quarter. Everyone is cold.

Uglier Second

 

Uglier Third unless your name is Shabazz Muhammed. How Giannis has 11/7/6 i'll never know, feels like he's done absolutely nothing with that rook guarding him.

[nate82]

Gah some really bad luck on some of these shots rattling out.

[young guns]

How in the heck can the refs miss that 24 second violation. Not only that, but im pretty sure the ref had his arm up signifying a 3 attempt even though half of horfords foot was over the line.

[stoutdude04]

Really was awful.

[FVBrewerFan]

Time for Sterling Brown to get Snell's minutes. These teams are so close, something minor like that could make a big difference. I have more confidence in Brown knocking down a couple shots, and that's what they need.

[nate82]

Fire Prunty now and hire Budenholzer for game 6! To early?

 

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23318957/atlanta-hawks-coach-mike-budenholzer-agree-part-ways

[CheezWizHed]

Wow! Bucks out rebounding the Celtics. Had to come write this now before it changes...

[superfly]

Come on Bucks !!!

[LouisEly]

And it's a one game series in Boston

[FVBrewerFan]

Is Giannis an MVP-type player? This is the next step. He is the best player on the court, can he put the team on his shoulders and win Game 7? That is the next step for him, and the Bucks.

 

Really important he stays out of foul trouble, no more than 2 fouls going into the 4th so he doesn't have to worry about offensive fouls or playing rim protector on the defensive end.

 

Which coach throws something new out there? Not any secrets left as is, we'll see if either coach makes an adjustment. How about starting Muhammad? They can't afford to get down early again on the road. Start with another scorer on the court?

[young guns]

Okc just got hosed imo. I don't necessarily agree with the concept, but I feel like that's a call made 100% of the time in the first quarter.

[bani1717]

Based on play alone I'd rather see Delly starting than Bledsoe right now. Bledsoe hasn't done much of anything positive for us this series. Whereas Delly at least brings energy on both ends and gets under the Celtics skin as a defender, whIle not shooting too much or making bone headed turnovers at the rate Bledsoe has been. But I'd be worried Bledsoe would make a scene of that and potentially cause chemistry issues. I will admit though I haven't watched the team too closely most of the year and am not sure how many minutes Delly could handle coming off his injury.

 

It seems like we need to hope for Giannis to have another strong game, Middleton to stay hot, someone to step up and make some shots (Snell, Thon, etc), but most importantly play good D (including rebounding) and take care of the ball. Turn the ball over or get out rebounded by a ridiculous margin and we don't have much chance. We need to bring the same level of intensity and focus that we brought at home and we'll be in good shape.

[pacopete4]

Was hoping to see Giannis take over a game when they need the win. Doesn’t look like he’s ready to carry a team in that way yet. I guess better luck next season.

[superfly]

Bledsoe is a total joke. Hope somebody is dumb enough to give us a bag of stale popcorn in trade...Rozier is absolutely destroying him.