Once Again, LeBron Proves Too Tough For Milwaukee
At some point in his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo will take the throne from LeBron James. It’s not happening any time soon though. James is still playing at an incredible level for his 15th year in the league and doing things we haven’t seen from a 15 year veteran ever. If LeBron gets to another NBA Finals appearance this year, he keeps one of the more impressive streaks of all-time going for another season. As for his final matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, he saved the best for last going for 42 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as Cleveland takes down Milwaukee, 124-117.
Bucks aren’t there yet with the Cavs
You want to know one of the more frustrating things about Milwaukee this season? It’s their 1-3 record versus Cleveland. Mitch tweeted out that every Bucks-Cavs game is pretty similar if you look back at those and forget the blowout win that nearly wasn’t. How hasn’t adjustments been made? Take Indiana who owns a 3-1 record versus Cleveland, this isn’t by dumb luck. The Pacers have a coaching staff that puts them in a position to win versus Cleveland, and it’s clear Milwaukee does not.
More needed from Bledsoe and Henson
A terrible depressing moment for me in the first half was when Milwaukee trailed by seven to go into the break, and Eric Bledsoe forced another shot, I wished Brandon Jennings had control of the point guards. Same goes for Thon Maker who played his best game of the season, and it correlated into John Henson becoming disinterested in basketball. Bledsoe should take a picture from Jennings’ book and see how much he pases to the open man. It’s c
Hubie Brown’s disgust with Milwaukee
One of the funnier subplots of the game last night being on national television was Hubie Brown, Hall of Fame coach and ESPN analyst, acted like he wanted to get out there and coach Milwaukee. Brown did not like things he saw offensively or defensively. He wasn’t been mean, rather, acting like a coach from the booth which we all adore and love. t
Next up
Milwaukee heads home to face a Clippers team that can score with the best of them. We’re looking at potential 140-132 type game with the way each team plays zero defense. Clippers have been hot of late but they don’t matchup well with Milwaukee.