Congratulations Bucks series backers!

Giannis only played 17 first half mins? Coach Bud is doing the rest thing again i see.... Some people don't like change 

He is doing it because he can. Without Harden, he knows Nets don’t stand a chance to win the series, even if they somehow steal game one. 

@begginerboy

 Make sense! Game #1 Winning is most important and if the KILLSHOT is there for the Bucks then coach needs to do it. He not playing greek freak because he doesnt match up well with this ultra fast up and down...terrible on bigs legs and Giannis is not in that kind of shape. Bucks mets their match with the speedness.

@packersbackers

 I have pulled both my hammies before, full blown pulls and in competitive sports, quickness, stopping and starting on a dime, I get it. If you've ever ice skated and you don't think you're ankles, knees, and hips are being pushed, then you must be Superman

“The Bucks shot 21.1%, 4 of 19, on 3-pointers in the first half, including a stretch where they missed 11 straight. And they're losing by 2 on the road at halftime. Guessing they're feeling pretty solid right about now, esp. w/ Harden out.”

@begginerboy

 On the other hand, Nets lost Harden right out of the gate, fell behind, couldn't stop the Bucks in the paint, yet lead at the half. All about selling your team

Maybe bucks will take a lead in the 4th

i know what youre saying, but lets not forget the padding and protective equipment hockey has evolved over the past many years...we've all heard the stories of hockey players playing with broken toes or sprained ankles...they are built different mentally, they "want" to keep playing to be a contributor to their team...basketball culture has drastically gone in the opposite direction...all the stars in the hoops game now just wants to protect their brand and extend their careers for as long a possible.

"Street Clothes" Davis will never be able to live that down...not saying it's fair what Barkley said, but it's 100% true the feeling of what he said and it's agreed with among the majority of Barkley's playing generation...Shaq's response in that moment was classic, rarely do Barkley and Shaq agree on anything when they are doing their schtick

@begginerboy

 Nets winning in 5. Bucks are severely overrated.

@packersbackers

 Well we agree on that. Different mentality. I'm a vet and, generally speaking, If I have a choice of who I want next to me while we are under fire, I'LL take the hockey player. Again, generally speaking

Said Nets in 5 before the series. Still think Nets in 5. Not sure what you guys see in this bucks team to make you confident they can beat KD and Kyrie.

That was a hilarious take by Barkley and Shaq was laughing the whole time. 

@ThrowDemDarts

 Not sure about in 5, but still confident in Bklyn taking the series. Their "others" aren't scrubs. 

@racone

 Bucks have a guy named the Freak, who can only play ball inside the paint...

Bucks haven't changed, they are still a bunch of losers. I remember everyone saying how they are going to feast on the nets' defense... what a joke.

@RonBergundy

 Yes I know.. never thought about hedging. Most in here called the series with 11 minutes left in the 1st qtr in game 1. 

@RonBergundy

stand by, 4th qtr a coming

I would have thought Budenholzer would get over on Nash in 1st playoff scenario

@StraightWagers

Bucks would be lucky if they win one game...

@StraightWagers

Like I've said numerous time.. Kd and Kyrie are still the best players in this series. Bklyn's others are not scrubs. Giannis can't shoot. Can Bucks win the series, of course. I didn't hedge put of my Bklyn futures 1 minute into a 7 game series. 

The question remains: where does Scott Foster rear his head next? G7 Mavs/Clips? G2 Bucks/Nets? 

In hindsight, I actually think Harden going out raised Brooklyn’s level of urgency in this game and the Bucks lowered their guard. 

 because they're winning right?