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Chapter 284 The First NBA Playoffs

In fact, losing this game is not unacceptable for the Bucks.It was originally an "under dog". The team in the lower half played against the team in the upper half. Moreover, the team lacked the main center and main shooting guard, and it was at the opponent's home court. It was not a bad ending. .What's more, the team had many chances to win the game in the second half, and almost succeeded in a reversal.

After this game, for the Bucks players, confidence has not been lost, and it can even be said that they are full of confidence.Rookie Jennings proved to be able to play an outstanding performance on the stage of the playoffs, and the team played against the No. 3 opponent in the Eastern Conference with Salmons and others feeling so cold.

Of course, some local sports media in Milwaukee asked why Ying Xiong was not given 1 minute of playing time when Salmons and Stackhouse were in such a poor state?

In this regard, the Bucks coach Skiles' answer is this: "As a player who is playing in the playoffs for the first time, he lacks experience in this kind of game. The rotation of the playoffs cannot be as fast as the regular season. More, based on the overall consideration, the team chooses the lineup that is most beneficial to the team to play against the Eagles."

His answer is naturally unsatisfactory, but there is no way, he is the head coach, and he has the final say on the formation of troops.I don't know if the loss in the first game will make the coaching staff plan to change. This can only be seen in the second game.

When Yingxiong didn't get a chance to play in the first game, both Sun Jing and Shao Ziqiang called to comfort him, worrying that his mentality would be bad.Sun Jing and Shao Ziqiang were both surprised by his calmness, but they were both relieved to see that he was able to face the current situation well.

On April 4, the second game of the first round of the playoffs between the Bucks and the Eagles continued at the Eagles' home court.After winning the first game, the Eagles home fans became more enthusiastic. For them, defeating their opponents again in this game is a must and must be done.

The starting lineups of the two sides are the same as in the previous game. It stands to reason that the losing side will make changes, but the Bucks did not do that.Some fans speculated that maybe the Bucks almost reversed in the last game. They thought that there was no problem with their starting lineup, as long as the start of the game was not pulled away, it would be fine!Of course, there is also a possibility that there will be some adjustments in the rotation, which is also one of the situations where the formation changes.

After the start of the game, the two teams played inextricably for most of the first quarter, and the Eagles did not open the score until Crawford came on the court.Ying Xiong still didn't get a chance to play in the first quarter. He knew that the result was the same as the last game, and he would not have a chance to play unless there was an accident or garbage time.He has also been in the Bucks for two seasons, and he is very clear about the smallness of the head coach Skiles.

Sure enough, at the end of the first half, Ying Xiong didn't get a chance to play.

At the beginning of the second half of the game, the Eagles gradually grasped the situation on the field and began to show their advantages.Jennings got the highest score in the last game. This game was strictly guarded by his opponent, and his shooting percentage in this game was frighteningly low.

As a result, after the third quarter, the Eagles widened the point difference to 3 points.

In the last quarter, the Bucks made a desperate attempt to get back the point difference, but it was too late.In the last two points, the game entered garbage time.

Yingxiong was sent on by head coach Skiles during garbage time. He made 2 of 1 shots and scored 2 points and 1 rebound in his NBA playoff career.

In the end, the Bucks lost again in the away game, falling behind by a big score of 0:2.

After the game, Bucks coach Skiles said that the team's lack of Bogut and Reed had a great impact. He also revealed that the team will adjust the rotation in the next game.

Yingxiong only played in garbage time in the team's two playoff games, which was very disappointing to him.He believes that he has the ability to help the team play better, he just needs to get the right opportunity.

Local media reporters in Milwaukee and Bucks fans publicly questioned the staffing arrangements of the coaching staff. They believed that the stubbornness and prejudice of the coaching staff made the team lose the chance to steal a victory in the away game.

Ended the two games in Atlanta, returned to the Bucks in Milwaukee with a total score of 0:2, and started two games to prepare for the home game.

For the Bucks, losing two away games does not mean that the series is completely out of chance.In the history of the NBA playoffs, there are still many cases of 0:2 comebacks.For them, the third game at home is almost a decisive battle!In the decades of NBA playoff history, there has never been a team that has been able to come back after falling behind with a total score of 3:0, not once!

So, if the Bucks still want to advance to the second round of the playoffs, the third game must be won!

There are 2 days between the second game and the third game. The players have enough time to rest, recover their bodies, and usher in the third game in the best condition.

April 4, Bradley Center.The fans of the Bucks did not lose confidence because the team fell behind with a total score of 25:0. They still enthusiastically came to the scene to support the home team.The Bucks have not made the playoffs for many years. For fans, it is a rare thing to come to support the home team. Naturally, they came here without hesitation.

Ying Xiong got the news from the assistant coach before the game that he will get a chance to play in this game!For this reason, he is very excited that he can finally get a chance in regular time. Whether it is a starter or a substitute, as long as he can play, he will definitely go all out.

For the Bucks, this is a game that can't be lost and can't afford to lose, so when practicing before the game, it can be seen from the serious expressions on the players' faces.

As early as a few days ago, the Bucks coach Skiles revealed that the team will change in this game, which makes the fans look forward to it. Will the starting lineup change?Can Ying Xiong get a chance to play?

As a result, the starting lineups of the two teams were announced before the game, and the starting lineup was the same as in the previous two games, and neither side changed their lineups.This disappointed the fans at the scene, and some fans secretly scolded the Bucks coach Skiles for being stubborn and not knowing how to work around.But there are also some fans who think that the change may become a substitute lineup instead of a starting lineup.Of course, there are some fans who think that Skiles is confusing his opponents and deliberately saying that he will change his lineup, but in fact it is not the case at all.

After losing two games in a row on the road, the Bucks can no longer afford to lose at home.Jennings hit two 3-pointers shortly after the opening, and Salmons also made two successful shots. The Bucks started with a 17:5 attack wave, and the momentum was compelling.

Then the Eagles came back to their senses and continued to score to narrow the point difference.With 3 minutes and 12 seconds left in the first quarter, Ying Xiong replaced Salmons.This is his first non-garbage time appearance since the playoffs.His appearance aroused enthusiastic cheers from the fans at the scene.

(End of this chapter)