Game 63: Cavs at Bucks - 3/9/25 - 7:00 - ESPN/FDSWI

[stillgotgame]

I will always give props to you guys who wanted the Bucks to hire Atkinson.

The Bucks and Cavs seem pretty equal talent wise. The Cavs are just a much better coached team than the Bucks. It shows on the court and in their records.

If anything you could actually make a case the Bucks have more talent just because the Cavs don't have anyone on Giannis' level.

Frustrating to think how much better this Bucks team would be right now with Atkinson.

You can't be serious.

The Cavs starting lineup is so much better than the Bucks it's not even arguable. And you blame the coach for that? What a bad narrative.

Then you get to the bench and they have a legitimate starter in Hunter and the Bucks have nothing.

The defense has been pathetic the last two games.

Cavs were the same 48-34 as we were last year. They squeaked by Orlando in the first round of the playoffs and then got stomped by the Celts in the 2nd round. They were even with us.
This year they're not. No players changed until Hunter came over at the deadline. They were 42-10 before he showed up.

What changed? Atkinson, that's it.

Coaching matters, and Doc sucks.

[randy84]

Sims and kpj need to do much better in the second half

Might want to throw a little Dairy Bird in there also if Doc is going to continue to play him. If he can't score he isn't much help anywhere else.

[yb90]

Giannis has to do a better job closing put on the corner 3s and the bench has to play well at home. If Green doesn't get it going soon then it's time to dust off Rollins or Ajax.

[Chad34]

Sims and kpj need to do much better in the second half

Might want to throw a little Dairy Bird in there also if Doc is going to continue to play him. If he can't score he isn't much help anywhere else.

Sure stings a little seeing Merrill play well

[BigO]

I will always give props to you guys who wanted the Bucks to hire Atkinson.

The Bucks and Cavs seem pretty equal talent wise. The Cavs are just a much better coached team than the Bucks. It shows on the court and in their records.

If anything you could actually make a case the Bucks have more talent just because the Cavs don't have anyone on Giannis' level.

Frustrating to think how much better this Bucks team would be right now with Atkinson.

You can't be serious.

The Cavs starting lineup is so much better than the Bucks it's not even arguable. And you blame the coach for that? What a bad narrative.

Then you get to the bench and they have a legitimate starter in Hunter and the Bucks have nothing.

The defense has been pathetic the last two games.

Is it the same starting lineup as last year's team?

Cavs had a lot of injuries last year, except for Strus and Allen. This year they've all been healthy, except for Strus, who is the worst starter. Mobley has gotten better every year.

Compare these lineups: I'd even take Mitchell over Dame at this point in their careers.

Jarrett Allen vs. Giannis
Evan Mobley vs. Brook
D. Mitchell vs. Dame
Strus vs. Prince
Garland vs. Kuzma

[Frank Nova]

It feels insulting to think you have to tell a bunch of professional athletes to work harder on both ends of the floor, box out and run through sets on offense. It’s like, paging Dr. Obvious, you’re wanted at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee…. Let’s freaking go.

[Chad34]

Why do they blow such a late whistle

[randy84]

Why is the whistle so late?

[BigO]

I will always give props to you guys who wanted the Bucks to hire Atkinson.

The Bucks and Cavs seem pretty equal talent wise. The Cavs are just a much better coached team than the Bucks. It shows on the court and in their records.

If anything you could actually make a case the Bucks have more talent just because the Cavs don't have anyone on Giannis' level.

Frustrating to think how much better this Bucks team would be right now with Atkinson.

You can't be serious.

The Cavs starting lineup is so much better than the Bucks it's not even arguable. And you blame the coach for that? What a bad narrative.

Then you get to the bench and they have a legitimate starter in Hunter and the Bucks have nothing.

The defense has been pathetic the last two games.

Cavs were the same 48-34 as we were last year. They squeaked by Orlando in the first round of the playoffs and then got stomped by the Celts in the 2nd round. They were even with us.
This year they're not. No players changed until Hunter came over at the deadline. They were 42-10 before he showed up.

What changed? Atkinson, that's it.

Coaching matters, and Doc sucks.

They were injured last year. Injuries matter. They have young players who are getting better each year.

Their ex-coach will probably be named coach of the year this year, so that's not the difference

I like the Cavs coach, but their lineup is so much better than the Bucks.

[randy84]

Problem with the Bucks is unless the rebound falls into their lap, they ain't going for it.

[Daver]

This game is a micro of this bucks team.They dont have the horses to compete with this cavs team.cavs have 5 guys in their starting lineup that can svore lretty consistantly.
We have 3 folliwed by prince n brook.Your not beating this team without a qusaity 2 guard thst can give you a consistent 13-16 a gsme n lopez.
Its 3 on 5 tonight

[stillgotgame]

You can't be serious.

The Cavs starting lineup is so much better than the Bucks it's not even arguable. And you blame the coach for that? What a bad narrative.

Then you get to the bench and they have a legitimate starter in Hunter and the Bucks have nothing.

The defense has been pathetic the last two games.

Is it the same starting lineup as last year's team?

Cavs had a lot of injuries last year, except for Strus and Allen. This year they've all been healthy, except for Strus, who is the worst starter. Mobley has gotten better every year.

Compare these lineups: I'd even take Mitchell over Dame at this point in their careers.

Jarrett Allen vs. Giannis
Evan Mobley vs. Brook
D. Mitchell vs. Dame
Strus vs. Prince
Garland vs. Kuzma

That lineup is complete garbage. No chance a coach that does any real analytics would start 2 centers and 2 PF in the modern 3-point centric NBA.
And Dame 62.7 TS is 4 points better than Donovan's 58.7, I'll take Dame.

Doc is an idiot.

[blazza18]

Putting your head down and driving into both these bigs seems like such a stupid thing to do.

[StickeeFingaz]

Giannis has to raise his effort on the defensive boards.

[emunney]

Cavs didn't play last night, did they? Think this is an ok showing overall.

Irrespective of tonight, Cavs are the one team in the East I don't think we have much of a chance against in a 7 game series with both teams healthy.

[Chad34]

How do you leave Strauss wide open

[Chad34]

Wow dumb shot kuz making an appearance there

[Wooderson]

Kuz forgot he's not on the Wiz anymore for a sec

[blazza18]

How do you leave Strauss wide open

That came because Brook is so slow and out on the perimeter.

[MickeyDavis]

I'm not a coach or player but it might be a good idea to guard Strus