Will The Deer Fear The Eclipse? - Official Bucks vs. Suns 2021 NBA Finals Thread

[fifth column]

I'm telling you.

I have no time with your revisionism acting like you weren't shouting from the mountain tops that Giannis/Bucks couldn't beat the experience of KD and the Nets in a Game 7.

Like Kanye said “you can’t tell me nothing”

 

[GoldenGlove]

Why do you say this like the Bucks didn't just beat a Nets team with Durant and Harden, where a number of the games were close, which Milwaukee won? Are you forgetting Game 7 where they had to come from behind in the final minutes to take the game to overtime where they had to "out execute" the Nets? Are you forgetting what Middleton and Jrue did down the stretch of that game? If they can beat Durant and Harden in close games why aren't they capable of doing it against Devin and CP3?

And I don't see why you're looking at this from an equation of Devin + CP3 vs. Giannis, when really it's Devin + CP3 vs. Giannis + Middleton + Jrue.

They beat a depleted Nets team with 1 player that could create his own shot in KD. Harden was decoy status... Even still, the Bucks tried everything in their power to throw that series

That Game 7 win against the Nets did shock me, not even going to lie, but they came back because Jrue Holiday started making big shots in the 4th after being dogshyt the entire game. Bud didn't make any schematic adjustments outside of just praying that Jrue actually made a damn shot. Also, KD wins the series if he's literally an inch or 2 way from the 3 point line after hitting that buzzer beater over PJ Tucker (which was absolutely insane that the Bucks didn't use Giannis to defend KD in that situation smh)

The Suns have the better coach, they have the best floor general in basketball, they have Booker, and a supporting cast that is deep and can all hurt you. The Nets had KD and guys that wilted next to him. The Suns have had consistent contributions all postseason from damn near everyone who's got playing time.

Also, in the clutch I'm picking PHX, because Giannis weakness is FT shooting. When the game gets tight, Milwaukee will be depending on Middleton and Jrue to make shots from 3, from mid-range, and from the line. Giannis will do work no doubt, but he's not going to be just dunking late in a tight game... he's going to be forced to hit critical FTs, and if he doesn't hit them at a high enough clip, the pressure will fall on his sidekicks to beat PHX. Where as on the flip side, PHX doesn't have that issue at all.

 

[South Paw]

Bucks should still be embarrased that Nets series went 7 games. Should of been over in 5 or 6 easy w/ how injured Brooklyn was

 

[Bledswole]

When I say Phoenix is the best team, I mean in terms of playing together/chemistry and everybody knowing their roles while having multiple ways to get a W.

Milwaukee clearly has the most dominant player -- as in, no matter what, he's getting his and it can be argued that as a collective, the Bucks' best 5 are more talented than the Suns' best 5. However, the Bucks are prone to doing dumb shyt and going away from what's working offensively. Phoenix doesn't do that as often when they can help it.

Phoenix will still win the series IMO, but that's mostly because their backcourt seems much more consistent than Milwaukee's (though the Bucks' backcourt is probably more talented) and coaching-wise I'll take Monty over Bud in a six or seven-game series where adjustments are going to need to be made.

The Bucks won by 20 but at one point in the third quarter, the Suns had cut a 15-point deficit down to 4 before it got away from them. And this is with Ayton in foul trouble, Booker having his worst playoff game ever (one of his worst, period) and Jae Crowder looking like the team's best player far too much. So far, both teams have done what is expected: win at home.

I disagree Bucks is not only more talented than Phoenix but just all around better.

Phoenix has yet to be battle tested by a healthy team,AD got hurt first round,No Jamal Murray second round,No Kawhi third round these boys would’ve been home along time ago. Granted had Brooklyn been healthy Bucks would’ve been home as well but the fact Suns haven’t taken any teams best shot is a concern.

Suns only beat Milwaukee first game by 13 with a timid and rusty Giannis only scoring 12 points? Then won game 2 by only 10 with Middleton playing like shyt and Jrue being average at best. If both these teams are clicking on all cylinders Suns won’t win another game I bet you that.

 

[South Paw]

I disagree Bucks is not only more talented than Phoenix but just all around better.

Phoenix has yet to be battle tested by a healthy team,AD got hurt first round,No Jamal Murray second round,No Kawhi third round these boys would’ve been home along time ago. Granted had Brooklyn been healthy Bucks would’ve been home as well but the fact Suns haven’t taken any teams best shot is a concern.

Suns only beat Milwaukee first game by 13 with a timid and rusty Giannis only scoring 12 points? Then won game 2 by only 10 with Middleton playing like shyt and Jrue being average at best. If both these teams are clicking on all cylinders Suns won’t win another game I bet you that.

Bucks are almost never clicking on all cylinders. Its what they do.

 

[Bledswole]

@Benjamin Sisko you stupid bytch fukk you,you don’t know basketball hoe

 

[Bledswole]

Bucks are almost never clicking on all cylinders. Its what they do.

Which is true but that’s apart of analysis speaking the truth even if it rarely happens,If Bucks are playing at their absolute best and Phoenix is too,Bucks will win every time

 

[qashif]

next game’s Wednesday

 

[South Paw]

next game’s Wednesday

they really spacing every game 3 days apart. shyts terrible

 

[ISO]

Bucks should still be embarrased that Nets series went 7 games. Should of been over in 5 or 6 easy w/ how injured Brooklyn was

Not really KD in god mode is enough to push the series and the Nets still have good role players you have to account for. Also, it’s not like Kyrie and Harden missed the entire series.

Y’all really want to discredit this Bucks team

 

[Noriega]

This series has been really underrated and I think will go 7

Same cats I saw trashing a Suns vs Bucks matchup a week back are all up in this thread. Knew it was going to be a good series

 

[ISO]

You goofy ass mf, you've been one of the main ones rooting against Giannis and the Bucks all postseason. Are you admitting he and his team are silencing you, or are you just hedging your bets to cover up all the bullshyt you said about him and his team?

You ain't slick, you spineless Casual.

 

[ISO]

In today’s NBA Dirk wouldn’t even be considered a bad defender either.
That paint rushing and free throw air balling is cool if thats what nikkas fancy i guess

Negative. Dirk isn’t switching onto guards or protecting the rim in today’s NBA.

Giannis is on pace to surpass Dirk.

 

[Derek Lee]

Blame the MLB All-star game for this game being on Wednesday

 

[South Paw]

Not really KD in god mode is enough to push the series and the Nets still have good role players you have to account for. Also, it’s not like Kyrie and Harden missed the entire series.

Y’all really want to discredit this Bucks team

Everyone was calling that an even series w Brooklyn healthy and I saw a lot of people still picking the bucks before the injuries so I disagree.