2025 Playoffs - Round 1, Game 2 - Bucks at Pacers - 4/22/25 - 6:00 - NBATV/FDSWI

[Serge28]

My work productivity has nose-dived since seeing that Dame will be back tonight. I am really freaking excited for Game 2. Like, I it's been a while since I've looked forward to a game this much lol

[JimmyTheKid]

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@eric_nehm
Damian Lillard tells reporters that he is playing in Game 2 tonight.

Don't really understand sitting Dame game one after he was fully medically cleared. But happy he's back for game two. Not to sound like a broken record but this is all on Doc. Stop being so f***ing stubborn and tweak your starting lineup/minutes distribution. Have to at least give yourself a chance.

[aboveAverage]

It’s so nice to have a healthy squad in the playoffs for the first time in so long. Let’s just come out with way more energy this time and relax! The open threes will start to go in eventually. Let’s go Bucks!

[MickeyDavis]

Dame said he'd wait to see how his calf felt this afternoon to determine how many minutes. But this isn't an injury recovery, it's simply his conditioning. I imagine he will start and play around 30 depending how the game goes.

[JimmyTheKid]

Urkel voted most overrated player in the league by his peers warms my heart.

Likely just means a lot of players don't like him - similar to Gobert. I think I like it better that way.

Again, we would absolutely love Hali if he was a Buck. And players don't like him because he talks an obscene amount of sh*t. I bet if you poll his teammates, however, they would say they enjoy a point guard who gets them the ball in their respective sweet spots pretty much every single time down the floor.

[Profound23]

Doc is out of excuses.

Also if this just means KPJ plays less, Doc should be fired immediately.

[j_hilge444]

Urkel voted most overrated player in the league by his peers warms my heart.

Likely just means a lot of players don't like him - similar to Gobert. I think I like it better that way.

Again, we would absolutely love Hali if he was a Buck. And players don't like him because he talks an obscene amount of sh*t. I bet if you poll his teammates, however, they would say they enjoy a point guard who gets them the ball in their respective sweet spots pretty much every single time down the floor.

Oh totally. But he also seems like a pompous prick.

[KidA24]

First ever playoff game for Giannis and Dame together. First time our roster has been “healthy” for a playoff game since???

2019?

2021, they were healthy going into the Heat series. Donte got hurt in game 3.

[drew881]

First ever playoff game for Giannis and Dame together. First time our roster has been “healthy” for a playoff game since???

Our coach is sick in the head

[MickeyDavis]

Minutes distribution will be interesting. Rollins 19 minutes should go down to 0. He's 22 and could be a solid rotation piece in the future but there's no room for him in the playoffs right now. Trent, Porter and Green played 27, 29 and 27 minutes. Like to see those in the 30's. Prince played 20, he can take a seat. Our front court is a mess though. You can increase Sims 10 minutes some but he's not really an answer. Brook and Portis simply have to play better. I have no hope for Kuzma.

[Jackhammer3375]

I'd still start Rollins next to Dame and bench Prince, if Doc refuses to change the bench unit, but no way Doc would ever do that. Just for the first few minutes to pick up Tyrese fullcourt, then sub in AJ or GTJ for him pretty quick. But Im sure we'll be tortured watching Prince try and guard Tyrese instead.

[soxperry]

Wish i knew how many minutes Dame is playing tonight.

[JayMKE]

Win tonight and series is in our favor despite that ugly start, hopefully our shots actually drop. Can’t be giving up wide open 3s and wide open lane. Hopefully Doc adjusts and doesn’t run the same line ups.

[fansinceforever]

We won't win if Brook plays a significant amount of minutes. Cautiously optimistic for tonight but he can't be out there.

[ReddRum]

Minutes distribution will be interesting. Rollins 19 minutes should go down to 0. He's 22 and could be a solid rotation piece in the future but there's no room for him in the playoffs right now. Trent, Porter and Green played 27, 29 and 27 minutes. Like to see those in the 30's. Prince played 20, he can take a seat. Our front court is a mess though. You can increase Sims 10 minutes some but he's not really an answer. Brook and Portis simply have to play better. I have no hope for Kuzma.

Great post. Yeah the frontcourt being a mess and Doc being so stubborn with his rotations does not bode well for this team. I am very interested to learn how long of a leash our owners have for Doc at this point...

[yb90]

I'd still start Rollins next to Dame and bench Prince, if Doc refuses to change the bench unit, but no way Doc would ever do that. Just for the first few minutes to pick up Tyrese fullcourt, then sub in AJ or GTJ for him pretty quick. But Im sure we'll be tortured watching Prince try and guard Tyrese instead.

I think Rollins could work but next year like others have said. If he didn't got hurt and shuffled out of the rotation he would've been prepared for the playoffs more. KPJ should start with Lillard. He has the confidence to attack the rim. Rollins is still scared of the vets and Doc Rivers sitting him.

Also, I would like to see Kuzma defending Turner like Detroit did with Tobias defending KAT.

[Dick Tate]

After 19 months, the wait is finally over.
Go Bucks!

[Prez]

What should happen IMO: start Dame/Green/KPJ/Giannis/Brook with GTJ, Rollins, Bobby as the core bench guys. One of Prince/Kuzma gets the scrap 12-15 backup PF minutes and the other gets benched entirely.

What I anticipate will actually happen: Dame/Prince/Kuzma/Giannis/Brook start with Bobby and GTJ as the core bench guys, Green’s minutes lowered and Rollins likely out of the rotation. Prez breaks his remote and various other things throughout the game.

[GiannisAnte34]

Can someone help me find a source to watch the game?

Fan Duel network is blocked in my zip code because I live in Chicago (I think that’s horse sh**)

Are there any alternatives to a janky stream?

[Ron Swanson]

If Doc still manages to run a 9 or 10 man rotation even after getting Dame back, then all is lost. There's no easier way to telegraph coaching stupidity than running "just throw **** at the wall" playoff lineups when your roster is 100% healthy.