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I know I’m hate-watching the Bucks until the Pistons are formally eliminated from the playoffs. I suspect a lot of you are too, so let’s talk about it! Preferably in this thread!
A reminder of what the Pistons need from Milwaukee to make the playoffs:
For those wondering, the Pistons own tiebreaker thanks to division record.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) April 2, 2018
Milwaukee will have to lose at least 4 of 5 and Detroit will have to win out or go 4 of 5 to catch.
But the Pistons are still alive. https://t.co/R8vVzNRmC4
Boston is not going to play nice and help Detroit, though:
#NEBHInjuryReport for tonight’s game vs. @Bucks:
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 3, 2018
Larkin (illness) - OUT
Rozier (left ankle sprain) - OUT
Hayward, Irving, Smart and Theis all remain out.
If you’re keeping score at home, that is the FOUR primary point guard options for the Celtics (Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier, and Shane Larkin) out for tonight’s game. It is an enormous credit to Brad Stevens that the Celtics could still sneak off and win this one.
Of course, Milwaukee already blew ONE sure win this week. Who knows what could be in store?
Game Vitals:
When: Tuesday, April 3, at 8 p.m. EST
Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI
Watch: NBA League Pass, The Internet
Odds: MIL -3.5
Pregame reading:
Andre Drummond was fined $15,000 for... getting shoved by Quincy Acy on Sunday
Jabari Parker doesn’t sound like he’ll be a Buck for very long (note the use of “they” instead of “we” or “the team”)
A sub-one percent chance at the playoffs isn’t enough to rush Blake Griffin back from his ankle injury