DIR Return Create A Forum - Home
---------------------------------------------------------
BTBPRoundtable
HTML https://btbproundtable.createaforum.com
---------------------------------------------------------
*****************************************************
DIR Return to: Question Archive
*****************************************************
#Post#: 217--------------------------------------------------
RT10 - Question 5 - Series Prediction
DIR By: Tim Wray
Date: April 13, 2017, 7:58 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
5. Bucks in Six? (Series Prediction)
#Post#: 226--------------------------------------------------
Re: RT10 - Question 5 - Series Prediction
DIR By: guest10
Date: April 13, 2017, 9:29 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
The Toronto Raptors present possibly the worst-case scenario for
this young Bucks team. They play consistent, aggressive defense.
They have shot blockers and rebounders. They have mid-range and
an outside game. And they have a bunch of crafty veterans who
have been here before and are hungry for a title. DeMar DeRozen
is going to get buckets regardless of who's guarding him and
Kyle Lowry is still one of the most underrated players in the
league. The addition of PJ Tucker gave the Raptors a fire they
desperately needed and Serge Ibaka is the upgrade at the 4
position they've needed for years. The Raptors might be the most
complete team in the Eastern Conference Finals, but I still have
hope the Bucks can take a few at home. If I've learned anything
this season, it's this: Never discount the Greek Freak. He is
truly capable of anything.
Prediction: Raptors in Six. That felt wrong to type out.
#Post#: 228--------------------------------------------------
Re: RT10 - Question 5 - Series Prediction
DIR By: LukasHarkins
Date: April 13, 2017, 9:36 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
The Raptors are not a good matchup for the Bucks and will likely
take the series, but I think the outbreak of "Playoff Giannis"
could account for two wins by the Bucks. Because of this, I am
going to say that Raptors will win the series in six games, 4-2.
One thing that everybody is looking past however, is that
Matthew Dellavedova is a playoff legend. Delly has made the
playoffs twice so far in his career, and made the NBA Finals in
both of those two trips. Watch out for Outback Jesus to go off
for averaging at least 50 points per game.
In serious though, the key for the Bucks will be controlling the
Toronto guards and taking one of the first two games on the
road. This will be a difficult task, but if the Bucks can return
to Milwaukee tied in the series, then their odds of winning the
entire series will definitely go up.
#Post#: 233--------------------------------------------------
Re: RT10 - Question 5 - Series Prediction
DIR By: JordanTreske
Date: April 14, 2017, 2:29 am
---------------------------------------------------------
As much as I'd like to see the Bucks, say, WIN IN 6 (#ad), I'm
following Lukas and Travis' lead and going with the Raptors in 6
(by that math, that means the six will win in 6, huh?).
As I mentioned earlier, the Raptors have great balance within
their roster and their midseason acquisitions this year will
make a difference as they hope to repeat their playoff run from
last year. While it's fair to wonder whether they have the best
player in the series, Kyle Lowry is a player the Bucks have no
match for in particular, even when taking into account his
playoff struggles historically.
Facing a team with that roster, playoff experience and type of
playoff setting/atmosphere, I think it's fair to say the Bucks
have no real advantage to rely on heading into the series, other
having Giannis and Middleton. That doesn't mean they can make
things interesting and extend the series to five or six games,
but that would require them to play to their most idealized
selves.
But hey, here's to hoping that will happen! Oh, and if I can
quote the immortal Samuel L. Jackson from 'Jurassic Park' to
officially usher in this series, hold onto your butts,
everybody.
#Post#: 238--------------------------------------------------
Re: RT10 - Question 5 - Series Prediction
DIR By: jayspanbauer
Date: April 14, 2017, 6:40 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Toronto comes into this series as the clear favorites. They are
the superior offensive unit, and the trade deadline saw them
bolster their defense with the additions of Serge Ibaka and P.J.
Tucker. With Kyle Lowry seemingly healthy, and DeMar DeRozan
throwing up 30 a night with ease, the Bucks have a lot of work
to do.
However, the Bucks will go into the series with likely the best
player on the floor in Giannis. No one can say they know what
Giannis can do in the course of this series, so we'll all have
to wait to see what kind of magic the Greak Freak can create. In
addition to Giannis being amazing, the Bucks will need solid
offense from their more reliable scorers - Middleton and Monroe
- and will need continued strong play from Brogdon.
The series will likely come down to offense, and if it does,
it's hard to bet against the backcourt of Lowry and DeRozan. The
Bucks will need a lot of hot hands to keep up.
Prediction: Raptors in 6 (ugh)
#Post#: 239--------------------------------------------------
Re: RT10 - Question 5 - Series Prediction
DIR By: adamcoffman
Date: April 14, 2017, 9:46 am
---------------------------------------------------------
The Raptors got noticeably better at the trade deadline by
adding Tucker and Ibaka, but those additions flew under the
radar when it came to their record due to Lowry's absence over
the latter half of the season. As mentioned above, he presents a
huge problem for the Bucks, but there's always the chance he's
still a bit hampered or rusty from missing so many games. PJ
Tucker is about the best guy opposing teams could hope for in
stopping Giannis - a veteran who knows all the tricks, has a
strong frame, and can make Antetokounmpo finish over him from
farther away rather than through him in the paint. Given how
well the Raptors play defense, the Bucks will need to play some
great D of their own to stay competitive. The difference, I
think, will come down to DeMar DeRozan's ability to create shots
out of nothing when play bogs down. The Bucks don't have that
sort of option, but they'll get one victory at home.
Raptors in 5. I hope I'm wrong.
#Post#: 248--------------------------------------------------
Re: RT10 - Question 5 - Series Prediction
DIR By: lwallace
Date: April 14, 2017, 4:35 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
The Raptors feel like the better team, but I question how this
series will play out because we have yet to see these two teams
play a game with all the players that will be involved in this
series. The playoffs will slow the game down. The Bucks have
actually been playing better of late when the pace of the game
has slowed. I think the Bucks give the Raptors fits and I really
want to pick them in 6. Actually, you know what....
BUCKS IN 6
#Post#: 253--------------------------------------------------
Re: RT10 - Question 5 - Series Prediction
DIR By: adammcgee
Date: April 14, 2017, 7:39 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
I'm going to say Raptors in six, but there's a big but and it's
not the type of butt Jordan was just quoting in that Sam Jackson
reference.
The Bucks are the rightful underdogs here, but the Raptors have
a history of nervy, post-season struggles. If the Bucks can
somehow win Game 1 and get the players and fans uneasy in
Toronto, they'll have a very real chance to take this series.
This is an excellent Raptors team who could go on to make the
Finals, but they are not infallible, and the Bucks have just
enough talent to take advantage if they show any signs of
vulnerability. I'm going to assume the Raptors have learned from
past experience, but hope desperately that they haven't.
#Post#: 258--------------------------------------------------
Re: RT10 - Question 5 - Series Prediction
DIR By: JoeOsterndorf
Date: April 14, 2017, 11:05 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
I strongly believe the Raptops are the 2nd best and most
talented team in the East. They have also owned the Bucks for a
long time. This playoff scenario is awful, and I don't trust
Jason Kidd to play rotations that make any sense. So my brain
and my heart are going two separate ways. My heart says Bucks in
Six, but of course my brain says Raptors in Six. Either way,
it's going to six games.
*****************************************************
Page 1 of 1