2025-26 Bucks/NBA Prediction Thread - Locks TODAY at NOON

[BigO]

Most important things to look at:

1) Can Bucks guards stop opposing guard penetration?

2) How many Bucks can actually attack the basket with efficiency. So far I see Giannis and KPJ as the only two that have attacking and finishing skills.

3) Who are legitimate scorers with the ball in their hand as the clock winds down. Again, I see Giannis and KPJ and to a much lesser extent GTJ, Rollins, Portis and possibly Anthony.

4) To repeat what others have said, who does Doc play? Kuzma needs to be the 8th or 9th guy, at best.

[emunney]

48 wins, Giannis mvp, 2nd round loss, super max signed a year from now.

This is not possible. Giannis might win mvp with 60 wins.

We'll get over 50, but not much: 51

Top 2 in the East and he runs away with it, imo. Good chance all the way down to 4. Likely hardware for Doc and Horst as well (for top 2). Big rewards for successfully proving you've been underestimated.

[KidA24]

Let's get specific:

Giannis decides he wants to win the scoring title instead of the assists title. He will, he will also lead the league in turnovers & charges.

Bucks shoot even fewer 3 pointers than last year.

Doc Rivers shows us he is what we thought he is, a mediocre uncreative coach who runs an offense from the year 2000 and tries to replicate a defense from 2004.

The Bucks hit the over, 46 wins, manage the 4 or 5 seed and are ousted in the second round.

MVP: Luka
Champ: Cleveland

[tydett]

Last post before deadline unless MD is a filthy liar.

Let's go win a playoff series - I think we do.