The ECF is similar to the 2006 NBA Finals

[contestedlayups]

Just in terms of the similarities of the games. Two relatively easy wins for Milwaukee in the first two games, similar to Dallas of that year, and then the series-changing game 3 where Fred Vanvleet hit the big shot instead of Gary Payton. An easier win for Toronto in game 4, and a close one last night. The modern Shaq is on Milwaukee now though, but he is taking the form of Dirk in the sense that he may have to learn from a loss before he tastes the sweetness of victory. Anyone agree?

[KG and Truth]

Not a bad analogy...I actually liken this specific setup to Celts/Heat in 2012. Heat won the first 2, Celts won the next 2 at home then Celts won a close gm 5. Then LeBron absolutely eviscerated them in gm 6.

Heat were a little bigger favorites going into that series than the Bucks are but they were the hot new team vs a team of old vets that seemed to be gaining momentum/confidence as the series went on.

Big difference: I doubt Giannis has a 45-15 in him in gm 6. And the Celts didn't have Prime Kawhi. Infact they barely squeaked by the Hawks and Sixers in the two previous rounds.

[KidDynamit]

Bro, 2019 ECF finals is the 2019 ECF finals.

Why do we need to compare everything, I don't eat all my lunch going around like, wow this ham sandwich reminds me of my 2017 February 15th turkey sandwich.

[No-more-rings]

I don't see it. Giannis has underperformed but i don't know that it's as bad as Dirk did, and no as for the Heat it was a one man show with Wade. Kawhi has been magnificent, but he's not doing it alone.

[The Nutz]

Game one was not an easy win for the Bucks. Toronto led until the last few minutes! These comparisons are a little ridiculous at the best of times, it's a major stretch.