Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Discussion Thread

[jeebs9]

Franz Wagner just got a T for dropping a defender LMFAO. (He was pointing LMAO)
https://twitter.com/MagicFilmRoom/st...7089UVlWg&s=19

[jeebs9]

Max Stus with a dirty play. That's so dangerous!!!!

You got to throw him for that. I know it's not that much. But grabbing something mid air is super dangerous

Edit: They have him F1. Ok I guess that's ok

[roadman]

I try not to label injuries as a excuse for losing, but with two of your heavyweights probably out for Sunday and Mids with a sprained ankle, the chances the Bucks moving on from the 1st round again are not very good.

Now, the question for the off season, where do we go from here.

Just need better wing players than Chowder and Pat C who can play D and score.

[ojandpizza]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

I try not to label injuries as a excuse for losing, but with two of your heavyweights probably out for Sunday and Mids with a sprained ankle, the chances the Bucks moving on from the 1st round again are not very good. Now, the question for the off season, where do we go from here. Just need better wing players than Chowder and Pat C who can play D and score.

Doesn’t have to be an “excuse” for it to realistically be part of the equation. It’s not expected to get through the playoffs with your best players inured, or even just a player who provides a pivotal role in general. Sometimes people get butthurt with the “oh here come the excuses” but it’s just being realistic to assume losing pieces hurt the chances of winning.

Even this Lakers/Nuggets series. Who knows if Vando is available what an extra stop or two could have provided in those first two games. He’s their best perimeter defender.

Luckily (not so much for you being a Bucks fan lol) most teams are pretty healthy overall right now.

[Vni]

Can Butler fix the hair situation.

[BleacherBum2310]

the defense was night and day. I think i saw more contested hero drives than i ever saw in game 2. this is a good offensive team but the identity needs to be on defense. More Derrick White was also the difference. he's good!

[illwill10]

Dame is officially listed as Out for today

Mitchell Robinson is out. That could be big for NY. Embiid is going to try and get Hartenstein in foul trouble quick. Robinson's rim protection and rebounding will be missed this game

[illwill10]

Good start by Philly. I like that Melton is back on the floor