2021 NBA Playoffs Game 1: Heat @ Bucks 5/22 Sat. 2PM EST

[IggieCC]

Magic Giannison's disappearance isn't something I'm particularly concerned about, but he did disappear in the shadow realm and the Bucks are rolling since then.

I can relate

[HeatFanLifer]

This GT already has more pages than many low energy ftw GTs.

[IggieCC]

This GT already has more pages than many low energy ftw GTs.

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[BaffLer]

Nervous.

Here's praying the Heat can pull off a miracle.

[IggieCC]

Fun fact: this game is the actual game 1 of 2021 NBA Playoffs

op is factual

[broke]

Bucks motivation to beat us this year will be at an all time high after last year. We're going to need to be good right away. Don't like the match up this year as much as last.

[HeatFanLifer]

Key players from last season’s playoff run no longer on this year’s roster: DJJ, KO, and Crowder.

Key players to this year’s roster: Dedmon, Ariza, healthy Nunn, and maybe Belly?

Healthy Nunn is gonna be that X factor.

[heat4life]

Key players from last season’s playoff run no longer on this year’s roster: DJJ, KO, and Crowder.

Key players to this year’s roster: Dedmon, Ariza, healthy Nunn, and maybe Belly?

Healthy Nunn is gonna be that X factor.

I mean, KO only played 50 minutes the whole series and DJJ 14. Very little impact on the series. Crowder on the other hand, is the hardest to replace. He had an amazing series shooting the 3 and his strong defense was key on keeping Giannis below his averages.

For this year's team, I think Spo sticks to his 9 man rotation of Nunn, Robinson, Butler, Ariza, Bam, Dragic, Herro, Iguadola, Dedmon. I don't think we see much or any of Belly unless we have serious foul trouble.

You are right though, Nunn is like a new addition (he logged 67 minutes the whole series) now that he is Covid-free and playing like the Nunn we know. But I would also add an improved Duncan Robinson to that x-factor list. He had a bad series against the Bucks last season who shut him down and made him a 3pt spot shooter. This season, Duncan has shown growth as an offensive player driving more to the rim and even passing out of his drives. That other element can be key when the 3's are not falling so he is not out of the series. And his defense has improved as well. Lastly, we need aggressive Bam. He usually feeds off Butler so hopefully he can give us another good series of aggressive basketball. Both Duncan and Bam make our offense work beautifully when in sync.

[MiamiSun]

I think Nunn is going to have a big series. The rumors of other teams ready to offer him 15+ mill per are going to make him show up and show out. I am confident he will do it within the team game plan.

[marson]

Pretty hard to watch TV the past few days. Almost everyone has the Bucks over us in 5 or 6 (Even in GB). SMH the disrespect that we are getting.

I hope Spo and Jimmy points out to the huddle that we are still the defending EAST champs and won't just roll over.

Heat in 6.

[BenoUdrihFTL]

I just hope we don't get swept lol. You know if that happens then the "bubble fluke" narrative will prevail in the history books

[BFRESH44]

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In 5.

[marson]

Our boy is looking ripped and ready. I may have to change my prediction to in Heat in 5

[carnageta]

HOLY FAWK.

Milwaukee is screwed lmao. Jimmy is the best player on the floor.

[AirP.]

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[Cmon_Son-_-]

Win Game 1 Bucks fans aint gonna be the same Game 2. Dont think they'll be deflated but it would lead to a lot of nervous energy in that arena.

[HeatIn5]

WE FIGHT

[carnageta]

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I like it.


You don't need to rave in front of the cameras and guarantee a victory just to act like you're confident in yourself. Giannis is just keeping it real. He's definitely still confident.

SOlid move.

[3ballbomber]

I just hope we don't get swept lol. You know if that happens then the "bubble fluke" narrative will prevail in the history books

[3ballbomber]

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In 5.

Our boy is looking ripped and ready. I may have to change my prediction to in Heat in 5