2021 NBA Playoffs: (2) Brooklyn vs. (3) Milwaukee

[Kstat]

Who would have guessed that the most hyped series probably of the season would take place in the East in the 2nd round? Both of these teams are loaded fire firepower. Milwaukee might have the most dominant offensive threat but the Nets have three guys who are on the same level. On paper it feels like the Nets have the edge in individual matchups but I think the Bucks are a better team and that will play itself out.

Prediction: in 7

[PacerDude]

I'm thinking whomever wins this series is going to go on and win it all.

I would prefer the Bucks, but sadly - I think it's going to be the Nets. 6 or 7.

[rimrattler]

It will be a good series, but I like the Bucks chances. They are a MUCH better defensive team in my opinion.

[SaintLouisan]

Nets in 6

Kinda skeptical of the Bucks but hope to be proven wrong

[vnzla81]

Nets in seven.

[Motion Offense]

Can’t wait till the Giannis Tucker Khris Forbes and Holiday lineup

[owl]

Giannis, Middleteon and Holiday is a prettty good triple also. I am going with the Bucks probably in 7. Bucks are really good and are healthy
and have played together for awhile. Nets have the Big Three and could easily win because of it.

[Sollozzo]

Nets in 6. Nothing against the Bucks, but I just don’t see anyone taking the Nets Big 3 out....especially given how Durant is playing. Nets are winning it all.

[rimrattler]

I'm not sure either team will allow Giannis or Durant to guard each other, but that matchup is going to be very interesting. KD is an offensive savant, but GA is as long, stronger, and more athletic. KD can't keep up with GA running the floor. Jrue is as good as it gets defensively and needs to put pressure on Irving to play defense. Hardin is the key here. No one can stop him. Middleton is going to need to run him into the ground and make him defend also. Lopez may be the Bucks key to winning if he is hitting the 3.

[OneMoreYear]

Really looking forward to this match up.

In some ways, this is the ultimate "old NBA against New NBA" showdown. Will the Nets win with sheer offensive will and star power? Or does defense and an interior presence still matter?

It's going to be about the team that imposes their style. And I think the Bucks are better equipped to respond to the Nets' strengths... While the Nets aren't really going to impact the Bucks strength. I think the Bucks freight train Bkn, and that as the series wears on their game will serve them well. 7 games, Bucks.

and yes...I despise the Nets with every fiber of my being. It just feels wrong to see an organization that's been a laughing stock of mismanagement over recent years just sorta wind up hosting the league's newest superstar orgy, not the least what it'll say if this three headed monster that played together like 8 minutes during the season can easily run roughshod over established teams. It's not a good look for the NBA or basketball in general and I want them to fail as badly as I wanted the 2004 Lakers to melt down (which of course they did in Showtime fashion).

Go Bucks. For small market teams, for us older get off my lawn types, for everything that is sacred, please destroy this abomination.

[BornIndy]

Nets in 7. Bucks will put up a fight but are simply outmatched

[SaintLouisan]

In some ways, this is the ultimate "old NBA against New NBA" showdown. Will the Nets win with sheer offensive will and star power? Or does defense and an interior presence still matter?

I see what you're saying but the Bucks are going to be shooting like 70 threes a game so they're not that old school.

[vnzla81]

Harden is injured, no good.

[Winngtime85]

Harden injuries hamstring. You can’t make this stuff up. Bucks have to win this series now or never.

[vnzla81]

Hamstrings are the worse you think you are good until you pull it again.

For Harden to be good he needs 3 or 4 weeks or rest and stuff.