Quote from: Yaunfitda on April 23, 2025, 11:48:07 PM

Quote from: Sanitough on April 23, 2025, 10:46:28 PM

Quote from: Baofeng on April 23, 2025, 09:19:08 PM

I do not think that they we will see a comeback from them. Lillard did play in their last game but they still fell short. Maybe they can win some games against the Pacers, but that's it. It could be 4-2 in the end.

Lillard did struggle with his shot (4-13 FG), but he’ll likely bounce back at home. Remember what the Bucks did in the 2021 Finals? They were down 0-2 but won four straight to claim the title. To all Bucks backers here ... keep the faith. As long as Giannis plays at MVP level, this team always has comeback potential. Cheesy

Definitely we can't compare that version of the Bucks as compare to today, Buddy Hield is no longer with them, he is a good defender and can lock up any PG or SG and then they have the prime Khris Middleton (pre-injury) and is clutch and then have a good defensive mindset under coach Mike Budenholzer. Now, they only have Giannis, Lillard is no longer at his prime, they swap Middleton to a young Kyle Kuzma who is still a non-factor and probably just another player in the league. While the Pacers have built this team for years, have been gone on a playoff run last season so they improved a lot and that's why they are the favorite in this series. So I do agree that the Pacers will win this series and another frustrating year for Giannis to exit in the first round.

Indeed that's a different lineup which composed of 2-way players like Jrue Holiday and PJ Tucker both players gave Giannis aid to Giannis as they really good in defending stars, I used to remember how Tucker defend KD when they meet in the second round, those kinds of defense helps them to reched and earn the title.

Though let see how Dame will respond with that poor performance knowing him there's always a surprise with Giannis putting everything and trying to win it will be a different situation when playing at home.