Can the Milwaukee Bucks win the title this? Obviously, they have the Greek Freak but is there enough surrounding talent to overcome a stacked lineup such as the Warriors, Boogie, Klay, Durrant and Curry? The recent addition of Gasol may help get some quality minutes but can Bledsoe play any defense? Brogdon? Middleton has his off nights and is just an offensive player but Lopez can open up the middle and hit from deep which opens up the lane for the freak. I think they can!
No guarantee the Bucks come out of the East.
I don’t buy the Raptors as a contender, but you’ve got 4 solid teams that will def be in the mix. I’d add Indiana but with no Oladipo, I doubt they’re around at the ECF.
Bucks are a good team. Maybe a little like how Toronto peaked in the reg season, surprised some people, and shit the bed in the playoffs. Don’t be like that.
I don’t buy the Raptors as a contender, but you’ve got 4 solid teams that will def be in the mix. I’d add Indiana but with no Oladipo, I doubt they’re around at the ECF.
Bucks are a good team. Maybe a little like how Toronto peaked in the reg season, surprised some people, and shit the bed in the playoffs. Don’t be like that.
"Valladolid" - "Real" = forecast
Whatever the crisis, whatever the personnel problems, but “Real” is obliged to beat such a “Valladolid”. First, even the reserve composition of “blancos” by name and class is two heads stronger than the basic composition of “white-violet”. Secondly, the Madrid seriously owed their fans. It is hardly possible to win without the expenditure of effort. “Valladolid” - such a nasty rival, closed. I have no doubt that the owners of the whole team dig in their own half of the field and will heroically defend themselves. Given the problems of “Real” with creativity and its not the best in positional attacks, this tactic has the right to life. But obliquely-crooked (if only alive), and Madrid, I suppose, will give birth to their goal. Perhaps not one. To win the guests give quite a decent rate. On it, in fact, put.
Whatever the crisis, whatever the personnel problems, but “Real” is obliged to beat such a “Valladolid”. First, even the reserve composition of “blancos” by name and class is two heads stronger than the basic composition of “white-violet”. Secondly, the Madrid seriously owed their fans. It is hardly possible to win without the expenditure of effort. “Valladolid” - such a nasty rival, closed. I have no doubt that the owners of the whole team dig in their own half of the field and will heroically defend themselves. Given the problems of “Real” with creativity and its not the best in positional attacks, this tactic has the right to life. But obliquely-crooked (if only alive), and Madrid, I suppose, will give birth to their goal. Perhaps not one. To win the guests give quite a decent rate. On it, in fact, put.
As a Raptors fan I am afraid of the Bucks. However, without their star player, such as an injury, they can't seem to win. Toronto can win with or without thier top players. So I am not sure the bucks will do it. A good isolation on Antetukumpbo might shut down the bucks
That's hilarious Bucks in the Finals. Haha. Listen its Boston Celtics or Toronto Raptors fro. The East. Playoff experience counts. Raptors and Celtics have playoff ready guys . Anyways now to the west. The Golden state warriors will sweep the finals. No matter who they play. 4-0. That's a bet. Good Luck!♠️
I think the Raptors will actually make it to the dance this year.
They've been killed by Bron every year in the playoffs and he's finally gone, they won't have to face him throughout the playoffs. Big weight lifted off of their shoulders.
The Bucks have a strong starting 5 and good bench. They'll be a problem for the Raptors but I can see Toronto getting through them. Pau vs Marc battling in the playoffs would be awesome to see.
76ers could surprise everyone in the playoffs, I would not count them out. They're so good at home and so is Boston.
The only thing is they're not great on the road, and the Bucks and Raptors are both great Road Teams.
There'll be some long series' in the playoffs in the east, that's for sure.
They've been killed by Bron every year in the playoffs and he's finally gone, they won't have to face him throughout the playoffs. Big weight lifted off of their shoulders.
The Bucks have a strong starting 5 and good bench. They'll be a problem for the Raptors but I can see Toronto getting through them. Pau vs Marc battling in the playoffs would be awesome to see.
76ers could surprise everyone in the playoffs, I would not count them out. They're so good at home and so is Boston.
The only thing is they're not great on the road, and the Bucks and Raptors are both great Road Teams.
There'll be some long series' in the playoffs in the east, that's for sure.
I think some people are overlooking something with elite teams in the east, and houston too... prone to injuries. With boston their top 2 are not healthy, and Irving is prone to injury in general. Philly is a different team with their big man out. Raptors... same. Kwahi is accused of faking injuries also, not sure if I believe that but he is moody for sure. When he is in top form though the raptors are stupid good.
I think the Raptors come out of the East. They are so much better with Leonard, and Siakim is becoming a strong player in his own right and of course Lowery is a stud, he is one of the most competitive players I have ever watched. Even if the Bucks did win the East I don't think any team is beating the Warriors again this year, 3 peat for sure in my opinion.
Bucks vs Celtics - 2-1
Bucks vs Raptors - 3-1
Bucks vs 76ers - 1-0
Please remind me again why the Raptors, Celtics, or 76ers are favored over the Bucks? Giannis is the clear MVP, and the bucks lineup top to bottom is stacked with solid players. The starting 5 of Giannis, Middleton, Lopez, Brogdon, Bledsoe...all those guys would be the best or 2nd best option on probably 2/3 of teams in the league. And the Bucks don't have a single weak player on the bench, the bench was overhauled with trades and there is tons of depth there. Believe me, the Bucks are much much more than just Giannis...it certainly doesn't hurt that the guy is virtually unstoppable. Very likely to be Bucks vs Warriors in the Finals...which could go either way. Bucks are 1-1 against the Warriors, both games were before they added Mirotic and Gasol though.
Bucks vs Raptors - 3-1
Bucks vs 76ers - 1-0
Please remind me again why the Raptors, Celtics, or 76ers are favored over the Bucks? Giannis is the clear MVP, and the bucks lineup top to bottom is stacked with solid players. The starting 5 of Giannis, Middleton, Lopez, Brogdon, Bledsoe...all those guys would be the best or 2nd best option on probably 2/3 of teams in the league. And the Bucks don't have a single weak player on the bench, the bench was overhauled with trades and there is tons of depth there. Believe me, the Bucks are much much more than just Giannis...it certainly doesn't hurt that the guy is virtually unstoppable. Very likely to be Bucks vs Warriors in the Finals...which could go either way. Bucks are 1-1 against the Warriors, both games were before they added Mirotic and Gasol though.
johnny tigre said:
These guys will fold because...? The Bucks have made the playoffs the last 2 years and drew tough matchups, and gave both teams they faced a real run for their money. They also have more veteran leadership than they have in past years, and giannis is a far more complete player than he was even last year...hence the whole MVP thing.