Round 1, Game 5: Pacers at Bucks - 4/30/24 - 8:30 - TNT/BSWI

[Thunder Muscle]

Haliburton listed as questionable tonight. Already true about his on-court demeanor, the punk, but this means he might not play. The needy Pacers might want to try to close this out at home, so I wouldn't be surprised if they sit him.

There is no way they want this to go another game. I would think they’re going to do everything possible to make sure this ends tonight.

[PG Graveyard]

Haliburton listed as questionable tonight. Already true about his on-court demeanor, the punk, but this means he might not play. The needy Pacers might want to try to close this out at home, so I wouldn't be surprised if they sit him.

One less player Foster has to eject to help extend the series

[raferfenix]

Wonder how much clock Ajax and Green get -- KOC certainly put a spotlight there:

Rivers has longevity and respect from players, but he has historically given playing time to declining veterans over deserving young talent. That’s happening again this postseason, when Rivers has leaned too heavily on Jae Crowder, Pat Connaughton, and Malik Beasley. Anytime AJ Green or Andre Jackson was inserted into the game, good things tended to happen, but they received little investment from Doc during the season and virtually none in the playoffs until it was too late.

Whether Horst or someone else is running the Bucks this summer, it’ll be crucial to convince Rivers that he needs to trust Green and Jackson.

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2024/4/29/24144232/joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers-milwaukee-bucks-nba-rumors

[MickeyDavis]

Haliburton listed as questionable tonight. Already true about his on-court demeanor, the punk, but this means he might not play. The needy Pacers might want to try to close this out at home, so I wouldn't be surprised if they sit him.

There is no way they want this to go another game. I would think they’re going to do everything possible to make sure this ends tonight.

Yeah they don't want to FAFO. I know his back is legit hurting but I can't see him sitting this one out.

[chonestown]

Khris is willing us to game 6. Dre in the rotation & Bobby back. Less Crowder.

I think youve predicted us to go 82-0 and sweep the first round

i think its good too not wrap yourself in misery

[steger_3434]

Khris is willing us to game 6. Dre in the rotation & Bobby back. Less Crowder.

I think youve predicted us to go 82-0 and sweep the first round

i think its good too not wrap yourself in misery

It’s also good to not think everything is roses and lollipops and everything will just work out. Failure is part of life. It’s how you deal with that failure that will lead to a good life


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[LUKE23]

Totals for series:

Jae/Beasley/Pat: -46
AJJ/Green: +23

[RogerMurdock]

It’s also good to not think everything is roses and lollipops and everything will just work out. Failure is part of life. It’s how you deal with that failure that will lead to a good life

I'll be sure to use the lessons I learned from the Bucks losing in the playoffs when I get laid off and struggle to find a new job.

[tsamo]

So apparently, Giannis is going to warm up for the game and see how it goes.
Honestly, I do not know how to feel right now.

[MickeyDavis]

So apparently, Giannis is going to warm up for the game and see how it goes.
Honestly, I do not know how to feel right now.

Link? He hasn't been upgraded from doubtful

[tsamo]

So apparently, Giannis is going to warm up for the game and see how it goes.
Honestly, I do not know how to feel right now.

Link? He hasn't been upgraded from doubtful

****, it was apparelty a fake account posing as an insider on twitter/X.
Never mind.

[humanrefutation]

So apparently, Giannis is going to warm up for the game and see how it goes.
Honestly, I do not know how to feel right now.

Link? He hasn't been upgraded from doubtful

From what I can tell, the report stems from a twitter account from a fake nba reporter. It's misinformation.

[CharityStripe34]

So apparently, Giannis is going to warm up for the game and see how it goes.
Honestly, I do not know how to feel right now.

Most recent thing I could find was Shams saying both will "likely miss Game 5 tonight."

Read on Twitter

[BigO]

I'm not just "doubtful" tonight. I'm definitely out. So I will rely on box score and the "insights" on this Board.

Bring home a victory (it's not out of the question) and you never know. If Giannis and Dame play in a possible game 6, Bucks win.

[steger_3434]

If Gianni’s can’t go tonight in an elimination game that dame is also out Gianni’s was never going to play this series.


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[Gant]

The Bucks and Heat could have met in the first round in the ultimate battle of injured teams, and it actually would have been an interesting series to watch.

[LUKE23]

He was never going to play if he wasn't 100%, no matter what they were down or who else was playing. It would be monumentally idiotic to risk further/future injury to a 29-year old franchise, top 3 player.

[steger_3434]

He was never going to play if he wasn't 100%, no matter what they were down or who else was playing. It would be monumentally idiotic to risk further/future injury to a 29-year old franchise, top 3 player.

Is anyone 100% at this point of the season?


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[LUKE23]

He has an injury that if he comes back too early from could easily lead to major Achilles issues. This is not just "normal wear and tear after 80 game" stuff. It would be idiotic to play him before he's legitimately fully healed.

[Sigra]

I agree. We are not best team in NBA this year even if 100% healthy. Sit Giannis and dont risk anything.