We're going to need to play a lot better if we're going to win any games against non-creampuff opponents. Indiana is terrible.
The Bucks are sitting at home licking their chops right now as they're watching this game.
While we certainly haven't been perfect and have some things to clean up, these are shortsighted comments and not respectful enough of Indy. They're clearly lacking offensively sans Dipo, but they're as good as it gets defensively, and in the playoffs that's enough to keep games close (see Boston Celtics the last several years prior to 2018).
Hell, we're very likely going to sweep Indy at this point, which is not at all easy. Hell, look at Cleveland's championship year. They swept Detroit in the first round that year, and that series was very similar to this one with three really close games and only one that wasn't that close. And that Detroit team was no better than this Indy team.
TP totally agree. What they’re lacking in talent Indy make up for in grit and heart. Unfortunately In tight games like these you need people you can give the ball to to make things happen at the end. We have those and they don’t.
They were 16-19 (now 16-22) without Dipo. They're a turd team that should be swept easily.
Ok, Lar, whatever you say. The fact that you think any sweep can be "easy" kind of speaks for itself.
I usually support LB, but think he is totally wrong here. Teams like Indy are incredibly difficult to beat if you don't maintain your focus (see 2nd quarter). Not only are they the best defensive team in the league, but they come at you non-stop. All it takes is for one or two guys to come up big and you have your 'star' power. Evans in the first half was playing like a superstar in the 1st half.
The reason we have been able to win these games is because we have played smart and disciplined down the stretch, but also because their big performers haven't been able to come up in the clutch. This will need to change as the playoffs progress, but I also don't anticipate the same level of grittiness from some of the more 'talented' teams.
Not blowing out Indy isn't as dire as it may seem. Teams like Indy don't often get blown out.