Game 78: Knicks at Bucks - 4/7/24 - 6:00 - NBATV/BSWI - Giannis Will Play

Post #1 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 8:03 pm

It's going to be interesting to see how we approach these last 5 games. Being healthy is certainly important going into the playoffs but it's equally important, imo, to have Giannis/Dame/Khris get more court time together. We face the Knicks, Celtics, Magic, Thunder and Magic. Celtics have nothing to play for but the other 3 teams are fighting for seeding position. Hell, if the wheels keep falling off we could fall to 6 or even 7. 6 or 7 are unlikely but possible. 3, 4 or 5 are very possible.

We've played well against good competition for the most part, hopefully we take these last games seriously (Celtics/Magic is a B2B).

I know some what to play the "pick a first round opponent" game. We did that 2 years ago and ended up with round 2 game 7 in Boston. And the way things are bunched up we have no idea who that opponent would be anyway. FAFO. How about just playing well the last week and get some momentum? We have a week off before the playoffs to get healthy.

Go Bucks

MartyConlonOnTheRun · Post #2 » by **MartyConlonOnTheRun** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 8:07 pm

Though I agree with not laying up, the 'we ended up with game 7 in Boston' holds absolutely zero weight when you look at how home teams did in that series...

LUKE23 · Post #3 » by **LUKE23** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 8:11 pm

They shouldn't play anyone who is hurt but they should absolutely be playing to win to get the 2 seed and develop some momentum heading into the playoffs. I still believe having HCA for 2 rounds verses 1 is a big deal for this team based on their home/road splits and their age.

Post #4 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 8:18 pm

MartyConlonOnTheRun wrote:Though I agree with not laying up, the 'we ended up with game 7 in Boston' holds absolutely zero weight when you look at how home teams did in that series...

True we won 2 road games in that series and could have clinched at home. I'd still rather have game 7 at home. My larger point is trying to pick seeding isn't a good idea. But it's moot this year because there's such a bunch up.

drone3 · Post #5 » by **drone3** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 9:41 pm

We just need to win 2 games to avoid playin right?

ColeWorld23 · Post #6 » by **ColeWorld23** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 11:18 pm

Career high game for Donte coming up

Post #7 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 11:56 pm

Giannis and Bev questionable. MarJon out

rilamann · Post #8 » by **rilamann** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 2:10 am

MickeyDavis wrote:
MartyConlonOnTheRun wrote:My larger point is trying to pick seeding isn't a good idea. But it's moot this year because there's such a bunch up.

I don't think the Bucks are tanking, I think they have quit on the season for the most part.

But it would be hilarious if they actually were tanking to be the #4 seed and then Miami at the last second and grabbed the #5 seed. Bucks vs Heat in the #4 vs #5 match up is still very possible.

Like you said, everything is so bunched up we have no clue where anyone not named Boston is going to finish.

-Jragon- · Post #9 » by **-Jragon-** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 8:59 am

Heat and 6ers at 7-8 is brutal

-Jragon- · Post #10 » by **-Jragon-** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 8:59 am

rilamann wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:
MartyConlonOnTheRun wrote:My larger point is trying to pick seeding isn't a good idea. But it's moot this year because there's such a bunch up.

I don't think the Bucks are tanking, I think they have quit on the season for the most part.

But it would be hilarious if they actually were tanking to be the #4 seed and then Miami at the last second and grabbed the #5 seed. Bucks vs Heat in the #4 vs #5 match up is still very possible.

Like you said, everything is so bunched up we have no clue where anyone not named Boston is going to finish.

We are not trying to play Spolstra round 1 again

JayMKE · Post #11 » by **JayMKE** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 9:36 am

If we’re worried about out round 1 opponent then we aren’t winning ****!

randy84 · Post #12 » by **randy84** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 12:59 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Giannis and Bev questionable. MarJon out

MarJon must be on the Khris Middleton training regimen.

randy84 · Post #13 » by **randy84** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 1:01 pm

rilamann wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:
MartyConlonOnTheRun wrote:My larger point is trying to pick seeding isn't a good idea. But it's moot this year because there's such a bunch up.

I don't think the Bucks are tanking, I think they have quit on the season for the most part.

But it would be hilarious if they actually were tanking to be the #4 seed and then Miami at the last second and grabbed the #5 seed. Bucks vs Heat in the #4 vs #5 match up is still very possible.

Like you said, everything is so bunched up we have no clue where anyone not named Boston is going to finish.

This would be the best case scenario. Bucks only play well with a chip on their shoulder.

WiscoKing13 · Post #14 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 1:15 pm

Tickets are dirt cheap and a ton available is rather surprising.

-Almost a must win game
-Only 3 home games left and this is vs a big market. Granted NYK doesn't have a big name draw
-Sunday game
-Giannis still questionable

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soxperry · Post #15 » by **soxperry** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 2:56 pm

WiscoKing13 wrote:Tickets are dirt cheap and a ton available is rather surprising.

-Almost a must win game
-Only 3 home games left and this is vs a big market. Granted NYK doesn't have a big name draw
-Sunday game
-Giannis still questionable

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Im eyeing this one. Would like to get off work and enjoy a solo game but im not pulling the trigger until i see Giannis is 100% playing

HKPackFan · Post #16 » by **HKPackFan** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 3:55 pm

-Jragon- wrote:Heat and 6ers at 7-8 is brutal

I'm pretty sure one and maybe both will not be in the play in. I think strong odds at least one will be a 5/6 seed.

HKPackFan · Post #17 » by **HKPackFan** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 3:58 pm

I'm feeling it in the chill of my bones, do to WI weather.

120-104 bucks win!

I predicted an April streak, but didn't specify winning or losing streak. Oops. Sorry bout that.

sidney lanier · Post #18 » by **sidney lanier** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 5:19 pm

Time for a flip-switcher of a win. And for those who scoff at switches, cf. Miami, 2023. And every other year.

Dick Tate · Post #19 » by **Dick Tate** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 6:14 pm

HCA holds zero weight… just as long as you don’t include the game 7 on the road drubbing.
Priceless.
Get the 2.

Chessboxer · Post #20 » by **Chessboxer** » Sun Apr 7, 2024 6:33 pm

rilamann wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:
MartyConlonOnTheRun wrote:My larger point is trying to pick seeding isn't a good idea. But it's moot this year because there's such a bunch up.

I don't think the Bucks are tanking, I think they have quit on the season for the most part.

But it would be hilarious if they actually were tanking to be the #4 seed and then Miami at the last second and grabbed the #5 seed. Bucks vs Heat in the #4 vs #5 match up is still very possible.

Like you said, everything is so bunched up we have no clue where anyone not named Boston is going to finish.

I agree that they're pretty much done with the regular season and are waiting for the playoffs to start, although I'm not a fan of it. I remember Michael Jordan saying he never dogged it on the court because you can't always expect to turn it up because its not a reliable method of winning. I really hope they're not tanking to avoid Miami, that just isn't a championship mindset.