GT: Nets @ Bucks Game 6 - 6/17/21 8:30 pm EST

[3pt_chucker]

This will obviously be a very tough game but if we can get out to a good start and take the crowd out of it, this could lead to good things. Especially because Mil has to be mentally rattled. Will be interesting to see how the refs control the game as well.

Will need a bounce back game from Joe Harris. He has to to step up.

I don't want KD playing 48 mins again, so will need more contributions from the others. Hope Nash plays TJ this game. No more Mike James either please.

Blake/Clax
Green/BB
KD/Shamet/BB
Joe/Shamet
Harden/TJ

That should be the rotation for this game. Stagger KD and Harden so at least one is on the floor for most of the game.

If it turns into a blowout loss, pull KD and Harden early and rest up for Game 7.

[Karate Diop]

The rolees have to step up... KD is going to do winning things whether he shoots 50% or 20% from the field... But the other guys can't just disappear.

[Prokorov]

Kyrie ruled out for Game 6, so I'm guessing it's the dreaded high ankle sprain.

I hope I'm wrong.

As for Harden, he's playing (again) even though he's obviously playing hurt.

I think it makes sense to hold him out game 6, add 5 days rest, and get the best possible version of hium game 7 if we dont win tonight

[Prokorov]

Coming off of the high of yesterday's win and I got hit with the realization that KD will probably have to put up a similar performance in game 6 for us to have a chance. Do I think he can do it? Sure. Is it likely? I doubt it unless Bud is coaching to lose his job.

Its going to be really important for Harden to hit a few shots early on so that he can continue being an effective decoy. Obviously if he gets rolling and becomes a real threat to score that's great. But I honestly don't think he's going to be feeling significantly better, it just didn't look like he really wanted to push himself. The encouraging thing is that on the defensive end he showed some pretty good BBIQ and hands in the 4th to bother Giannis on a few possessions.

Really hope that the team/coaches don't forget just how effective screens and dribble penetration can be. With just 1 star at full health it is really important to make things as easy as possible for our role players. Green and Griffin gave us a huge boost and Shamet was able to contribute in key situations as well. It'll be really important for KD and Harden to be able to put them in positions to succeed again.

Yeah... and we can get that Griffin/Green/Shamet pick and pop whenever we want. especially if lopez is put in the screen.

LEss KD post ups, more high KD pick and rolls action

[Prokorov]

Bucks SHOULD win this one, but you can't say the seeds of doubt have not been planted into their psyche after that game 5. I think they are mentally on the edge of being defeated, we just have to come out and punch them in the mouth and end it. Don't give them any spark of confidence

The role players gotta get ready to take it hard to the Bucks. Bucks aren't known for making adjustments but I'd strongly doubt they will allow KD to single handedly destroy them again. The role players will have openings, they just gotta take them. 3-2 up and with the clear best player in the series who is a 2 time champ, mentally we have the advantage. Let's go nets

We need to keep it close after 1 quarter. if it is, we will be right there. we cant let them get up 10+ early. thats been our issue all year and even more important now not to give them confidence

[Prokorov]

This will obviously be a very tough game but if we can get out to a good start and take the crowd out of it, this could lead to good things. Especially because Mil has to be mentally rattled. Will be interesting to see how the refs control the game as well.

Will need a bounce back game from Joe Harris. He has to to step up.

I don't want KD playing 48 mins again, so will need more contributions from the others. Hope Nash plays TJ this game. No more Mike James either please.

Blake/Clax
Green/BB
KD/Shamet/BB
Joe/Shamet
Harden/TJ

That should be the rotation for this game. Stagger KD and Harden so at least one is on the floor for most of the game.

If it turns into a blowout loss, pull KD and Harden early and rest up for Game 7.

4 mintues witout KD could be a 15-0 bucks run

let him play 48 if he is feeling right

[MGrand15]

All I ask is that we don't go down 10+ in the opening 6 minutes. For once. Please let the offense show up today.

Last game in the 2nd half was the first time we scored 70+ in a half on the Bucks this series. Let's carry that over. Part of that was Durant going nuclear but we were also spacing the floor beautifully, attacking mismatches, moving the ball. Our role players were playing aggressive ball.

If we could get a slightly better version of Harden, that would be HUGE. I'm sure Milwaukee heard all the noise about how they were treating Harden like he was in MVP form. My guess is they overcorrect. Would be awesome if Harden makes them pay. I'm still scared of re-injury but I'm hoping he feels more comfortable after playing 46 minutes without getting hurt.

BTW I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin Durant comes right back and drops 50 again. Ya'll know who he is. He smells blood. Milwaukee might start throwing him hard doubles and our shooters will make them pay.

This is a HUGE game. Philly-ATL might go 7. We need all the rest we can get.

[CalamityX12]

All I ask is that we don't go down 10+ in the opening 6 minutes. For once. Please let the offense show up today.

Last game in the 2nd half was the first time we scored 70+ in a half on the Bucks this series. Let's carry that over. Part of that was Durant going nuclear but we were also spacing the floor beautifully, attacking mismatches, moving the ball. Our role players were playing aggressive ball.

If we could get a slightly better version of Harden, that would be HUGE. I'm sure Milwaukee heard all the noise about how they were treating Harden like he was in MVP form. My guess is they overcorrect. Would be awesome if Harden makes them pay. I'm still scared of re-injury but I'm hoping he feels more comfortable after playing 46 minutes without getting hurt.

BTW I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin Durant comes right back and drops 50 again. Ya'll know who he is. He smells blood. Milwaukee might start throwing him hard doubles and our shooters will make them pay.

This is a HUGE game. Philly-ATL might go 7. We need all the rest we can get.

Lol!!!!

That alone is where we at right now! Lol

[Hello Brooklyn]

This fully healthy Bucks team is by far the best team left in the playoffs.

Everyone else is decimated by injuries or completely inexperienced.

If we can somehow get past them I really like our chances. But these next 2 games will be Hell. They will not go easy.

[Prokorov]

All I ask is that we don't go down 10+ in the opening 6 minutes. For once. Please let the offense show up today.

Last game in the 2nd half was the first time we scored 70+ in a half on the Bucks this series. Let's carry that over. Part of that was Durant going nuclear but we were also spacing the floor beautifully, attacking mismatches, moving the ball. Our role players were playing aggressive ball.

If we could get a slightly better version of Harden, that would be HUGE. I'm sure Milwaukee heard all the noise about how they were treating Harden like he was in MVP form. My guess is they overcorrect. Would be awesome if Harden makes them pay. I'm still scared of re-injury but I'm hoping he feels more comfortable after playing 46 minutes without getting hurt.

BTW I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin Durant comes right back and drops 50 again. Ya'll know who he is. He smells blood. Milwaukee might start throwing him hard doubles and our shooters will make them pay.

This is a HUGE game. Philly-ATL might go 7. We need all the rest we can get.

I dont see strong evidence our shooters will make them pay... on the road this series from 3:

Blake: 1-7
Harris: 3-13
Shamet: 2-6
Green: 1-2
TJ: 0-0
Mike James: 1-4

total: 8-32 (25%)

Then historically role guys seem to more often then not be drastically worse on the road. Durant also has been very turnover prone in his career passing out of double teams and passing in general.

[NyCeEvO]

This fully healthy Bucks team is by far the best team left in the playoffs.

Everyone else is decimated by injuries or completely inexperienced.

If we can somehow get past them I really like our chances. But these next 2 games will be Hell. They will not go easy.

The Bucks aren't 100% healthy. They lost Donte DiVincenzo for the postseason. While he is not equal to the stars other teams have lost due to injury, he is a valuable role player.

The only way to see who would've won completely healthy is to play 2K with the Injury slider set to 0.

[Hello Brooklyn]

This fully healthy Bucks team is by far the best team left in the playoffs.

Everyone else is decimated by injuries or completely inexperienced.

If we can somehow get past them I really like our chances. But these next 2 games will be Hell. They will not go easy.

The Bucks aren't 100% healthy. They lost Donte DiVincenzo for the postseason. While he is not equal to the stars other teams have lost due to injury, he is a valuable role player.

The only way to see who would've won completely healthy is to play 2K with the Injury slider set to 0.

DiVincenzo

Bro please stop. They are way healthier than all other teams.

[NyCeEvO]

This fully healthy Bucks team is by far the best team left in the playoffs.

Everyone else is decimated by injuries or completely inexperienced.

If we can somehow get past them I really like our chances. But these next 2 games will be Hell. They will not go easy.

The Bucks aren't 100% healthy. They lost Donte DiVincenzo for the postseason. While he is not equal to the stars other teams have lost due to injury, he is a valuable role player.

The only way to see who would've won completely healthy is to play 2K with the Injury slider set to 0.

DiVincenzo

Bro please stop. They are way healthier than all other teams.

My specific point is that even they, as the healthiest remaining team, have a quality rotation player who is out for the rest of the season.

The larger point is that this has been a bad season of injuries. I’m not comparing the significance or severity of their injuries to any other team.

Plus, you were the one who said “fully healthy”. “Way healthier” does not mean “fully healthy”. Anyone who pays attention to the Bucks knows that DiVicenzo plays a valuable role in their rotation. 10.4ppg on 37.9 3FG% on 5 3FGA and positive defense is not the contribution of a bad player.

[Nondescript]

I wouldn't be be surprised if the Nets lose this one. Frankly unless it's apparent we can get a knock out blow early need to save energy for Game 7.

[MrDollarBills]

All I ask is that we don't go down 10+ in the opening 6 minutes. For once. Please let the offense show up today.

Last game in the 2nd half was the first time we scored 70+ in a half on the Bucks this series. Let's carry that over. Part of that was Durant going nuclear but we were also spacing the floor beautifully, attacking mismatches, moving the ball. Our role players were playing aggressive ball.

If we could get a slightly better version of Harden, that would be HUGE. I'm sure Milwaukee heard all the noise about how they were treating Harden like he was in MVP form. My guess is they overcorrect. Would be awesome if Harden makes them pay. I'm still scared of re-injury but I'm hoping he feels more comfortable after playing 46 minutes without getting hurt.

BTW I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin Durant comes right back and drops 50 again. Ya'll know who he is. He smells blood. Milwaukee might start throwing him hard doubles and our shooters will make them pay.

This is a HUGE game. Philly-ATL might go 7. We need all the rest we can get.

If they over correct and allow Harden wide open shots, even on one leg, I'll wager that is a mistake that they will regret.

[MrDollarBills]

Milwaukee is going to send hard doubles at KD. Green, Harris, and Shamet will have to do their jobs tonight.

[MGrand15]

All I ask is that we don't go down 10+ in the opening 6 minutes. For once. Please let the offense show up today.

Last game in the 2nd half was the first time we scored 70+ in a half on the Bucks this series. Let's carry that over. Part of that was Durant going nuclear but we were also spacing the floor beautifully, attacking mismatches, moving the ball. Our role players were playing aggressive ball.

If we could get a slightly better version of Harden, that would be HUGE. I'm sure Milwaukee heard all the noise about how they were treating Harden like he was in MVP form. My guess is they overcorrect. Would be awesome if Harden makes them pay. I'm still scared of re-injury but I'm hoping he feels more comfortable after playing 46 minutes without getting hurt.

BTW I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin Durant comes right back and drops 50 again. Ya'll know who he is. He smells blood. Milwaukee might start throwing him hard doubles and our shooters will make them pay.

This is a HUGE game. Philly-ATL might go 7. We need all the rest we can get.

I dont see strong evidence our shooters will make them pay... on the road this series from 3:

Blake: 1-7
Harris: 3-13
Shamet: 2-6
Green: 1-2
TJ: 0-0
Mike James: 1-4

total: 8-32 (25%)

Then historically role guys seem to more often then not be drastically worse on the road. Durant also has been very turnover prone in his career passing out of double teams and passing in general.

Small sample size.

Joe shot 45% from 3 on the road this year.

It's the biggest game of the year. We're shorthanded and tired. We need positive vibes. It's OK to be a homer for one day Prok

[Whiskey Slick]

Kyrie ruled out for Game 6, so I'm guessing it's the dreaded high ankle sprain.

I hope I'm wrong.

As for Harden, he's playing (again) even though he's obviously playing hurt.

I think it makes sense to hold him out game 6, add 5 days rest, and get the best possible version of hium game 7 if we dont win tonight

I agree, 100%, I'm just extremely pessimistic we would be getting him back for Game 7 either.

Like I said, I hope I'm wrong.

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[ArksNetsSince99]

This fully healthy Bucks team is by far the best team left in the playoffs.

Everyone else is decimated by injuries or completely inexperienced.

If we can somehow get past them I really like our chances. But these next 2 games will be Hell. They will not go easy.

Why 2? A little optimism before closing game please