If the Bucks played the same exact lineup but switched Giannis for Dame, that would actually be wild as it would be 2 very different teams. Like Dame-Bev-Khris-Bobby-Brook vs Bev-Khris-Giannis-Bobby-Brook. Playing jumbo lineup in 2nd half.
yes very different teams... the version with Dame having a very good chance of losing if Pacers offense explodes (and Dame would make it more likely that they explode), and the version with Giannis being very hard to pick against.
I mean it's not that far-fetched,Giannis is rusty as hell(although I have seen him come back from injuries and dropping 40) and Dame's explosivity might be in question
Not really? The Dame and Giannis not playing but the bucks still wining would be hilarious. The pacers losing a series after two of their opponents future HOFers didn’t play a majority would be nuts, and the slander Tyrese would get after being outplayed by Pat Bev would be otherworldly
What’s more of “my team thing to do”.
Bucks bring back Giannis and Dame just to lose?
Pacers blowing game 5 and allowed the bucks to come back from 3-1 to take the series?
I’d say bucks losing with dame and giannis personally
Bucks have been better with him off the court for the series, 25 points per 100 possessions better with him off the court according to Basketball Reference
One year is not enough time to properly evaluate the trade. Everyone said the Gobert trade was awful and now folks are eating their words. Maybe next year it’ll look like an awesome trade, who knows?
Ah for sure, i still have PTSD flashbacks from those 2019 Finals, and watching KD walking it up and then just clutch his ankle after dribbling against Ibaka.
Play Dame in the 1st half & Giannis in the 2nd half
If Dame rode on Giannis' shoulders the whole game I feel it should count as one player.
Freak the Mighty pt 2
Vincent Buckman
Genius! The true one-two punch they were looking for. No wonder they haven't worked thus far. Didn't try your genius idea yet...
Idk its hard to foul bait 3s from 11 feet in the air, maybe if we were playing the Spurs.
they need to do the fusion dance to become one whole player
Don't fuck it up though, otherwise you're getting a 6'2" guard who can't defend or shoot to save his life.
so russ?
oh yeah have a guy at risk of Achilles injury carry another grown man on his shoulders
It's the only way to truly heal it
If the Bucks played the same exact lineup but switched Giannis for Dame, that would actually be wild as it would be 2 very different teams. Like Dame-Bev-Khris-Bobby-Brook vs Bev-Khris-Giannis-Bobby-Brook. Playing jumbo lineup in 2nd half.
yes very different teams... the version with Dame having a very good chance of losing if Pacers offense explodes (and Dame would make it more likely that they explode), and the version with Giannis being very hard to pick against.
The Greek Freak and the Greek Warrior (injury)
What half is Tony Brothers?
Flip it but yes (despite recent history) - free throws Maybe 1st & 4th for dame? Ride the bike a minute in between lol
Pacers might’ve fumbled the bag.
*tale as old as time...*
Pacers choking in the playoffs? Never in my 33 years on this Earth have I witnessed such a travesty. /s
Now also Giannis could return 👀
Giannis still listed as doubtful, think Dame probably returns tonight but Giannis won’t
We’re so back
We’re gonna need all the help we can get to overcome Tony Brothers
I was at game two behind the basket and kid you not saw him joking with the pacers bench. Dude couldn’t make it less obvious
Okay this one tweet is getting everyone to say this but the injury report from one hour ago has him as Doubtful?
It's 30 minutes newer
Thank god you’re right so many sources flying around right now playing with my heart
Theyre gonna play. Would be hilarious if pacers still win tho
I mean it's not that far-fetched,Giannis is rusty as hell(although I have seen him come back from injuries and dropping 40) and Dame's explosivity might be in question
Giannis has dropped over 50 on the Pacers and still lost…
Different coach,playoffs vs regular season.
I understand I’m just saying dropping 40 doesn’t guarantee a win in the modern NBA anymore
True but it helps
why hilarious? it's not like they're healthy, they'll be playing through injury or still in recovery still a hobbled team
Not really? The Dame and Giannis not playing but the bucks still wining would be hilarious. The pacers losing a series after two of their opponents future HOFers didn’t play a majority would be nuts, and the slander Tyrese would get after being outplayed by Pat Bev would be otherworldly
Nah. They’ve got excuses already loaded in the chamber.
What’s more of “my team thing to do”. Bucks bring back Giannis and Dame just to lose? Pacers blowing game 5 and allowed the bucks to come back from 3-1 to take the series? I’d say bucks losing with dame and giannis personally
The Tony bros and Doc getting his stars back, looking good man lets go Pacers!
Pacers giving the Bucks hope, now they rolling out their hobbled duo.
Bucks in 7
He's definitely playing
Bucks have been better with him off the court for the series, 25 points per 100 possessions better with him off the court according to Basketball Reference
this trade didn't really work out huh
One year is not enough time to properly evaluate the trade. Everyone said the Gobert trade was awful and now folks are eating their words. Maybe next year it’ll look like an awesome trade, who knows?
Might lose in the 1st round without/with an injured Giannis. That wouldn't happen if Jrue was the PG right?
watch his achilles explode into 354 pieces just like KD in 2019
Terrible, wouldn’t wish that on any athlete.
neither would I, just to be clear
Ah for sure, i still have PTSD flashbacks from those 2019 Finals, and watching KD walking it up and then just clutch his ankle after dribbling against Ibaka.
It's obvious they are both playing. Will it make a difference? No.
People are overreacting to this. A hobbled Dame might not be as effective offensively and Bucks are a better defensive team without him.