BrianInPhilly wrote:Surprised by Game 1 honestly ... Thinking it was maybe rust more than inexperience in that 1st half. Bucks starters are just more seasoned, probably better prepared to "stay ready" with the long layoff than the Pacers guys. Indy had so much more bounce in their step in the 2nd half, I'm rooting for them so I hope that continues in Game 2.
Bucks squashed their little run, after losing the plot on rebounds & taking foot off the pedal in the 3rd. Refs made a 20 something lead 15, with favorable Indy calls & letting Dame get mauled late.
Actually Doc Rivers had the team scrimmage against all young players with the caveat the young squad never took the ball out after a make. So the rotation was forced to work on transition defense being sped up.
You could tell they were well prepared. Doc had em doing 8 hour practices.