I think we may see something similar to the suns clippers game 1. The bucks may go deeper into their bench after a long series where their starters logged heavy minutes. Portis and Forbes may get some run this game. I also think the Bucks will struggle to defend against trae youngs quickness and speed. The Clippers used the same small ball approach in game 1 that they had previously been using and it failed against a mobile agile big that can finish like Ayton. I suspect Bud will use his normal defense where perimeter defenders try and get over or crowd the shooter on screens and brook Lopez drops giving up the mid range. If their is an adjustment it will be trapping Trae. Either way I suspect Traes quickness, shooting and passing ability will be very effective against this defense and allow the Hawks to sneak away with game 1. Look at how much trouble Cameron Paynes speed and passing has hurt an unsuspecting Clippers team. Paul George is a great wing defender but can't stay in front of Payne. Matchups matter and the Hawks match up well against this Bucks team. Jrue is a great defender but Capela sets strong screens and Trae is a master at coming off them with space to operate.
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