Bucks (2-1) at Celtics (1-2) Round 2 Game 4 5/6/19

[jpotter33]

Oh, and the refs continue to screw us...

The refs were fine this game. The issue was this team. So many missed opportunities in this one and we just couldn't seize the opportunity.

Bledsoe block on Tatum and phantom fouls on The Greek off the top of my head.

Dude. Giannis and Middleton both got 4 fouls in the 3rd. That was a golden opportunity. I agree the refs were atrocious in Game 3, but not tonight. This was a gut check and they crapped the bed.

Yep, we actually got a pretty favorable whistle after about midway through the first quarter, and we just could not capitalize on it at all. This team is who it is, and we're all probably better off if it ends as quickly and painlessly as possible rather than dragging it on any longer.

[SparzWizard]

As bad as this postseason has made Kyrie look already, if he leaves this summer after his terrible showing in the postseason - let alone his proclamation of resigning before the season AND making a freaking commercial about wanting his jersey in the rafters - he's going to look reallllll bad.

That said, if we can't get AD for a fair price, then I do hope he walks, along with Rozier. I don't think he can lead us to the promised land as the main guy, based on both his ultimate skill level and his lackluster leadership skills.

Irving for his own reputation he should ought to stay.

But if Davis doesn't come, idc anymore he can leave. Give me Bradley Beal and another point guard. One thing is certain- this team cannot move forward with Brad Stevens. They need a new blood.

What do you think a reasonable move for Beal is?

Something like: http://tradenba.com/trades/rkgibvRi4 ? Just off the top of my head. We'd likely have to throw picks in.

I'd like us to pick Garland if Kyrie walks. Very high potential

Ahhh I kinda don't want to give up Smart. I want his defense. I think that would be too much for Beal if we throw multiple picks in on top of Tatum.

[mr. dee]

Not enough talent to contend.  Too weak of a conference to tank.   Strap in for perpetual mediocrity.

Talent is not an issue for this team. It's the right fit, toughness and chemistry. Could have been a much better team with a healthy IT than Kyrie.

[gouki88]

Not enough talent to contend.  Too weak of a conference to tank.   Strap in for perpetual mediocrity.

Talent is not an issue for this team. It's the right fit, toughness and chemistry. Could have been a much better team with a healthy IT than Kyrie.

This Bucks defence would have absolutely swallowed IT

[SparzWizard]

The Celtics are playing like a #4 seed against a #1 seed. That should be telling enough for everyone.

EDIT: A sweep would not have happened against the Pacers if Oladipo was playing. That series would've went 7 games going either way. So yes, something is wrong with this team and it's not just one problem.

[GreenFaith1819]

Not enough talent to contend.  Too weak of a conference to tank.   Strap in for perpetual mediocrity.

And if Kyrie walks it will be for Greener pastures....would've hoped that those pastures would've been in BOS.

It is disappointing seeing folks toss this great player under the bus...blame him for this team's woes.

Dude GREW as a leader...no he is not perfect but he got better....got better defensively....

[gpap]

That was awful. These last 3 games have been a disgrace. I am so glad the fans let the Celts have it tonight. Anyone who went to the last 2 games should get a full refund.

There's something going on with this team. I don't know if it's more Kyrie drama, if Brad is completely inept and needs to be fired, if there's more tension between the team, but this has been embarrassing.

What a total collapse from the 2nd half of game 2 thru tonight.

[CF033]

Tough game and series so far but really did anyone think that we had a real chance against Milwaukee? They are a team, we're just a group of guys who have to play together. Our regular season showed us over and over that we don't have any chemistry.

[gouki88]

As bad as this postseason has made Kyrie look already, if he leaves this summer after his terrible showing in the postseason - let alone his proclamation of resigning before the season AND making a freaking commercial about wanting his jersey in the rafters - he's going to look reallllll bad.

That said, if we can't get AD for a fair price, then I do hope he walks, along with Rozier. I don't think he can lead us to the promised land as the main guy, based on both his ultimate skill level and his lackluster leadership skills.

Irving for his own reputation he should ought to stay.

But if Davis doesn't come, idc anymore he can leave. Give me Bradley Beal and another point guard. One thing is certain- this team cannot move forward with Brad Stevens. They need a new blood.

What do you think a reasonable move for Beal is?

Something like: http://tradenba.com/trades/rkgibvRi4 ? Just off the top of my head. We'd likely have to throw picks in.

I'd like us to pick Garland if Kyrie walks. Very high potential

Ahhh I kinda don't want to give up Smart. I want his defense. I think that would be too much for Beal if we throw multiple picks in on top of Tatum.

Hayward could be used for salary in that kind of a deal, but I only think that would happen if Beal demanded out considering he's owed so much money (Hayward)

[jpotter33]

Not enough talent to contend.  Too weak of a conference to tank.   Strap in for perpetual mediocrity.

Oh hell, we're probably top-3 in overall raw talent, but it just has not been properly cultivated due to p--- poor coaching all season long. A failure to appropriately define roles and address the chemistry concerns just tainted the entire season and threw all of that talent down the drain.

[slamtheking]

just finished tape delay.

we stunk in the second half.  absolutely crappy half.

bench 3-17.  Kyrie 7-22.  team was 9-41 on bricked 3 after bricked 3.

Bucks players are stepping up and C's players are having epic fails

[Phantom255x]

Kyrie after Game 3: "You won't see me go 8/22 again"

Goes 7/22 tonight LOL welp.

[GreenFaith1819]

Not enough talent to contend.  Too weak of a conference to tank.   Strap in for perpetual mediocrity.

Oh hell, we're probably top-3 in overall raw talent, but it just has not been properly cultivated due to p--- poor coaching all season long. A failure to appropriately define roles and address the chemistry concerns just tainted the entire season and threw all of that talent down the drain.

Blame that on Danny. Try and pick his brain and see why he allowed the roster to get to this point...

Stockpiling talent? I get that...but at what cost?

My gut tells me that Kyrie comes back next season..he won't quit on us. But this roster needs an overhaul.

[slamtheking]

Not enough talent to contend.  Too weak of a conference to tank.   Strap in for perpetual mediocrity.

And if Kyrie walks it will be for Greener pastures....would've hoped that those pastures would've been in BOS.

It is disappointing seeing folks toss this great player under the bus...blame him for this team's woes.

Dude GREW as a leader...no he is not perfect but he got better....got better defensively....

hate to say it but C's are losing this series because our star player has played like anything but the star player we need.  doesn't help that Hayward has regressed to earl season Hayward either. 

[jpotter33]

Not enough talent to contend.  Too weak of a conference to tank.   Strap in for perpetual mediocrity.

And if Kyrie walks it will be for Greener pastures....would've hoped that those pastures would've been in BOS.

It is disappointing seeing folks toss this great player under the bus...blame him for this team's woes.

Dude GREW as a leader...no he is not perfect but he got better....got better defensively....

What in the world are you talking about? This was supposed to be the time when he shined, but he has been atrocious all series long and subpar all postseason long. Him, Hayward, and Brad all deserve the brunt of the criticism for this atrocious showing this series, along with Tatum.