Bucks vs Hawks Eastern Conference Finals Thread

That's good news. I still don't have any hopes of seeing him on a court this year. He needs his legs for his game. No way he can do it.
 
He's lost for season but not ripping anything is huge means he can be ready for next year
 
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I will be shocked if he plays even of they get to finals it's a huge risk
 
Tonight we find out of the Bucks can guts it out, and show everyone they deserve to move to the next level. I realize it's game 5, and we're 2-2, but they have to show everyone, at home, that they can play without an important piece of their team in uniform.

Every other team that's reached this point has done it with key personnel not on the floor. They're survivors. The winner this year may not be the best team, but they will be one of the best teams at being able to adapt to adversity.

I have hopes that they can step up. Late tonight we'll know if they belong in this playoff.
 
TW said:
Tonight we find out of the Bucks can guts it out, and show everyone they deserve to move to the next level. I realize it's game 5, and we're 2-2, but they have to show everyone, at home, that they can play without an important piece of their team in uniform.

Every other team that's reached this point has done it with key personnel not on the floor. They're survivors. The winner this year may not be the best team, but they will be one of the best teams at being able to adapt to adversity.

I have hopes that they can step up. Late tonight we'll know if they belong in this playoff.
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Well Phoenix has been injury free except for Paul and the Covid game and l have been on the Suns bandwagon for awhile. And quite honestly they have been the best team in the league since the bubble last year.

That said the next 2 games will tell me more about how this team is constructed that anything else. Holiday to me has not lived up to his regular season hype in the playoffs. Yeah he’s had his moments but there are games I have Bledsoe flashbacks. In love Middleton as a compliment scorer to Giannis, he plays above average defense but as the focal point? We will see. Yes he’s worth his $$$ and his role. I like Lopez’s intensity but his defense lapses are maddening. He needs to pick up the scoring slack low and dominant the boards.

Talent wise with Giannis this team can win a championship, no doubt in my mind. Without him no. Superstars win rings. Usually 2 or 3 on a team. I don’t see it as survivors. You win and lose at the pro level due to talent,
 
You point out how Holiday is playing just like Bledsoe in the playoffs. Ever taken a moment to think that a lot of that has to do with the way Bud wants his offense run? I've been watching flash-backs to the teams of the previous two years well before the playoffs, and quite honestly believe a lot of the problems the Bucks have could relate to Bud's actions.

Like it or not, history is repeating itself, and I don't believe it's coincidence.

Phoenix may not have injuries, but having lost Paul for a period of time was just as devastating.
 
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You point out how Holiday is playing just like Bledsoe in the playoffs. Ever taken a moment to think that a lot of that has to do with the way Bud wants his offense run? I've been watching flash-backs to the teams of the previous two years well before the playoffs, and quite honestly believe a lot of the problems the Bucks have could relate to Bud's actions.

Like it or not, history is repeating itself, and I don't believe it's coincidence.

Phoenix may not have injuries, but having lost Paul for a period of time was just as devastating.
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No it has nothing to do with Buds offense. It not part of the offensive flow to pull up for step back 3's on a high pick and roll when you have had success taking the ball to the rim. And his "Bledsoe Play" has been about 3-4 games, other than that its just his shot is not falling. As I said, there were games that were maddening. He's has been below average on 3's and some of his decision making was been puzzling. And history is not repeating itself. They swept Miami, beat Brooklyn on the road in 7 and only because Durant became a combination of Bird and LeBron. And back to Holiday, Young has outplayed him. This guy is NBA All Defensive 1st team, thats on him.

As to Phoenix, they lost Paul for 2 games, not an extended period and split at home
 
TW said:
Tonight we find out of the Bucks can guts it out, and show everyone they deserve to move to the next level. I realize it's game 5, and we're 2-2, but they have to show everyone, at home, that they can play without an important piece of their team in uniform.

Every other team that's reached this point has done it with key personnel not on the floor. They're survivors. The winner this year may not be the best team, but they will be one of the best teams at being able to adapt to adversity.

I have hopes that they can step up. Late tonight we'll know if they belong in this playoff.
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I think this series is a toss up. Bucks win tonight they have good shot at going to finals. They lose they are done in 6 in ATL
 
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