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[Eastern Conference Finals] (1)Milwaukee vs. (2)Toronto

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 12, 2019.

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(1)Milwaukee vs. (2)Toronto

Poll closed May 15, 2019.

  1. Bucks in 4

    1 vote(s)
    1.8%

  2. Bucks in 5

    5 vote(s)
    8.8%

  3. Bucks in 6

    15 vote(s)
    26.3%

  4. Bucks in 7

    7 vote(s)
    12.3%

  5. Raptors in 7

    12 vote(s)
    21.1%

  6. Raptors in 6

    16 vote(s)
    28.1%

  7. Raptors in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Raptors in 4

    1 vote(s)
    1.8%
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  1. TEXNIFICENT

    TEXNIFICENT Member

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    I think the Bucks have a real chance at the chip this year.
     
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  2. Rocket River

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    I would bet money the bucks will win the chip

    International flavor.
    Fresh face.

    Rocket River
     
    #102 Rocket River, May 16, 2019
  3. sw847

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    u r not wrong, both teams are built a like, one super + a bunch of 3 point shooters. But the difference is in the style of play from the superstars. The freak operates a lot in the post where sometimes a double team can not contain him, needing triple teams. Which opens up the floor for a their shooters. Plus he put so much pressure on their interior defenders, drawing a lot of fouls when he go up strong especially for offensive rebounds (guess that’s the reason he is not criticized for shooting free throws so much unlike harden who tends to “trick” for fouls). Harden on the other hand requires the ball to be effective, and other players tend to just stand and watch. Not saying the freak is a Better player, but more suited to be surrounded by pure shooters
     
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  4. MystikArkitect

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    They have no chance.
     
    #104 MystikArkitect, May 16, 2019
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  5. arjun

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    Big difference, the Bucks have the #1 defense in the NBA. Their M.O. is defense, not 3PT shooting. The Bucks have shown time and time again they can beat you without shooting the 3 well. Also, they're so versatile...they can go super big with Giannis at the 3, or super small with Giannis at the 5...and in both lineups still have a top defense and plethora of shooters and hustlers.
     
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  6. daywalker02

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    If the Worriers keep getting injured, I sure did not expect them to injure 2 of their stars.

    If Steph is out for some games, it could very well happen.

    There is always a chance, it's a tourney and not a long going season.
     
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  7. MystikArkitect

    MystikArkitect Member

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    All things equal, they have no chance.
     
    #107 MystikArkitect, May 16, 2019
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  8. malakas

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    If Steph and KD are out they have a pretty good chance.

    You guys stop jinxing!
    Go Craptors
     
    #108 malakas, May 16, 2019
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  9. BiGGieStuFF

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    If neither of these two teams can win it all then go ahead and let GS win it so it diminishes KD's importance to that team.
     
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  10. J.R.

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    #110 J.R., May 16, 2019
  11. omgTHEpotential

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    Giannis shooting at 32.4% from three in the playoffs is huge for the Bucks.
     
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  12. daywalker02

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    [​IMG]
     
    #112 daywalker02, May 17, 2019
  13. Hakeemtheking

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    I will cheer for the Bucks because of you Malakas, you faux Rockets fan. Lol
     
    #113 Hakeemtheking, May 17, 2019
  14. tehG l i d e

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    Marc Gasol looks like absolute crap. Will Chris Vernon trash him like he does Paul and Harden?
     
    #114 tehG l i d e, May 17, 2019
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  15. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Toronto looks dead in the water. Gasol has been a complete negative. Can't pass, can't score, can't defend.

    Kawhi needs to play all 48 to even keep this thing close.
     
    #115 Juxtaposed Jolt, May 17, 2019
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  16. Vivi

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    I couldn't vote in time but i would've said 4-2 Bucks, and fwiw i think they can beat the Warriors even though i'd bet on Golden State.
     
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  17. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Bucks bench, defense, shooting, length all on display.

    Giannis is the 4th leading scorer on this team right now, and the Bucks are up by 19. Meanwhile, no one else but Kawhi has double digits, on Toronto.
     
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  18. biina

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    Nurse hasn't made the needed adjustments.

    Toronto needs to play more athletic players to have a chance. Gasol is too slow to be effective for extended minutes.

    Toronto needs to force Buck's bigs off the floor. Milwaukee is getting away with playing 3-4 bigs on the floor.
     
    #118 biina, May 17, 2019
  19. J.R.

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    Bucks v. Warriors
    NBA's darlings, Golden Child vs Golden Child

    I've said no way, no how, not now, not ever but as we get closer, I might change & pull for the Warriors.
     
    #119 J.R., May 17, 2019
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  20. J Sizzle

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    Even if we beat the Warriors, pretty confident in saying we would have gotten beat by Milwaukee.

    Our window is closed.
     
    #120 J Sizzle, May 17, 2019
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