Round 1, Game 6 - Bucks at Pacers - 5/2/24 - 5:30 - TNT/BSWI

tsamo · Post #101 » by **tsamo** » Thu May 2, 2024 5:35 pm

Of course, we might still not get either of them back for the game, but it's fun to hope.

ps. Also, I'm watching the Euroleague playoffs and our old buddy Jabari Parker is like 65% from three so far in them...

WiscoKing13 · Post #102 » by **WiscoKing13** » Thu May 2, 2024 5:35 pm

No changes. Giannis doubtful and Dame questionable.

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theFireBlanket · Post #103 » by **theFireBlanket** » Thu May 2, 2024 5:38 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Dame is definitely a benefit. We don't need him to score 35 in the first half. We do need him to hit some shots. And he has to be more than a decoy, he has to be full speed. Indy will figure out pretty quickly how healthy he really is.

If he feels like he did vs Orlando to end the season, yeah he should definitely sit or at most play a limited spark plug role.

Post #104 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu May 2, 2024 5:42 pm

If Giannis is out warming up with Khris a couple of hours before the game, that's something. He hasn't done that for any of these games. We'll know then. If the scans looks good and he's pain free he wouldn't be doubtful. It's one or both of those things holding him back. No way the scans are clean, he has no pain and they wouldn't let him play.

Dame doesn't have a set time/schedule to warm up.

Neuromancer56 · Post #105 » by **Neuromancer56** » Thu May 2, 2024 5:46 pm

This needs to be the new NBA logo:

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MissKhriddleton · Post #106 » by **MissKhriddleton** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:10 pm

I was ready to be done. Watched game 5 emotionless, laying on the couch. This game is going to be all nerves and lot of pacing and if there is a Game 7, it will be absolute hype. I just want another round. 2021 was so much fun, hell even 2022 was fun at times. :pray:

Post #107 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:13 pm

ShootingtheJ wrote:Simply having another ball handler to advance the ball against the Pacers pressure would be a benefit.

Watching Khris and Pat dribbling is painful.

ABucksFan · Post #108 » by **ABucksFan** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:19 pm

If Giannis and Dame comeback and we lose, we can blame rustiness and fatigue. If we win, I am going to be unbearable to Pacers fans.

Ron Swanson · Post #109 » by **Ron Swanson** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:23 pm

Obviously I want them to advance, but even best case scenario at this point is basically just praying that a hobbled Giannis isn't gonna tear his Achilles soldiering through three more grueling rounds of playoff basketball. I'm at peace with either outcome here, just don't irreparably damage/compromise the next 1-2 year title window.

CharityStripe34 · Post #110 » by **CharityStripe34** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:33 pm

Would be something to see Freak jog out on the court in his practice gear like...

-Jragon- · Post #111 » by **-Jragon-** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:43 pm

CharityStripe34 wrote:Would be something to see Freak jog out on the court in his practice gear like...

List him as playing, have him warm up in a secret room, wheel a coffin out to center court during a timeout in the 2nd quarter.... after a few min the coffin slowly opens, but nothing happens.. but then Giannis pulls an undertaker with zero emotion sits up 90 degrees and turns his head to the Pacer bench. Pacers would be in terror and the whole thing would be epic. Then have him casually check into the game like nothing happened.

Ryan5UW · Post #112 » by **Ryan5UW** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:46 pm

PG Graveyard wrote:**** Tony Brothers. Looks like the league wants a standalone game 7 for Knicks vs Sixers

Pacers are 4-0 with him this season. Bucks are 1-3.

jimmybones · Post #113 » by **jimmybones** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:50 pm

I think I'll be more nervous watching the game if either of them play. Both for their health and because of raised expectations. If either does play, it better be a full clearance and they are good to go and not forcing it.

-Jragon- · Post #114 » by **-Jragon-** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:55 pm

I know it's not normal but if GA and DL play let them ease in off the bench.. especially if they have a minutes restriction. Let the dudes that been in that that initial wave of energy... just imo.. ride a bike Q1

WiscoKing13 · Post #115 » by **WiscoKing13** » Thu May 2, 2024 6:58 pm

-Jragon- wrote:I know it's not normal but if GA and DL play let them ease in off the bench.. especially if they have a minutes restriction. Let the dudes that been in that that initial wave of energy... just imo.. ride a bike Q1

There is a 0 percent chance that happens.

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theFireBlanket · Post #116 » by **theFireBlanket** » Thu May 2, 2024 7:04 pm

I feel good about the game regardless if anyone returns. Game 4 was close, without Bobby, who learned a huge lesson.

That said...

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CharityStripe34 · Post #117 » by **CharityStripe34** » Thu May 2, 2024 7:05 pm

-Jragon- wrote:I know it's not normal but if GA and DL play let them ease in off the bench.. especially if they have a minutes restriction. Let the dudes that been in that that initial wave of energy... just imo.. ride a bike Q1

If I had to guess, if they're around 90% ready to play or more they'll play their normal workload. I think for the Bucks to wait this long without announcing anything is part gamesmanship but part "they're not ready."

ShootingtheJ · Post #118 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Thu May 2, 2024 7:07 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:Obviously I want them to advance, but even best case scenario at this point is basically just praying that a hobbled Giannis isn't gonna tear his Achilles soldiering through three more grueling rounds of playoff basketball. I'm at peace with either outcome here, just don't irreparably damage/compromise the next 1-2 year title window.

Per Dr Jeff Stotts, Giannis is not at increased risk of an achilles tear. Different injury than KD.

theFireBlanket · Post #119 » by **theFireBlanket** » Thu May 2, 2024 7:09 pm

Read on Twitter

Think someone's playing, keeping a veil on it.

Have til 6pm to finalize the game status.

rilamann · Post #120 » by **rilamann** » Thu May 2, 2024 7:10 pm

If you gave me the choice of Giannis & Dame playing, but then Tony Brothers is one of the officials.

Or

Giannis & Dame are out, but you get a fair officiating crew.

I would honestly have to think about it. I would pick Giannis & Dame, but the fact I would have to think about it tells you how shady NBA officiating is.

Luckily we are playing a fellow small market team like the Pacers, so maybe it will be different. I could be wrong but I would imagine the league would like to have an extra game 7 and if Giannis & Dame are both back, you'd think the league would rather have the Bucks in round 2 than the Pacers.