Pistons (12-55) at Celtics (53-14) Game #68 3/18/24

[SparzWizard]

I really do hope they play everyone tomorrow against the Bucks. I know it's weird to say considering the team is 53-14 and probably going to clinch the 1 seed by next week, but losing to the Bucks tomorrow might reinforce some doubts again about a potential series. Like I would still pick Boston in 5, but last time they got blown out and then if they lose again tomorrow while MIL have looked better lately, the media is gonna notice. Beating the Bucks tomorrow in convincing fashion would make a statement. There aren't too many tough games the rest of this season, but tomorrow is one where I hope they "go for it".

I don't put much stock into the previous meeting due to all the BS scheduling issues for the C's surrounding that game including a B2B, but there's not many excuses this time around.

I think the Bucks will rest Giannis, personally, to avoid giving the game any meaning if they lose.

This may come down to look like another LAL @ BOS game earlier this year. Playing down to their competition, which is inexcusable for any game.

But they'll have Dame and Middleton.

[Silas]

Never mind...