(20-43) (33-30) Where: Bradley Center, Milwaukee WI When: 7:00 Central TV: Milwaukee: Fox Sports Net North Atlanta: Fox Sports Net Atlanta Previous Game Bucks 92 @ Sixers 97 Cavs 108 @ Hawks 102 Streaks Bucks: Lost 3 Hawks: Lost 3 Probable Starters: Center: vs. Joel Przybilla/Brian Skinner Power Foward: vs. Chris Crawford/Joe Smith Small Foward: vs. Stephen Jackson/Keith Van Horn Shooting Guard: vs. Boris Diaw/Michael Redd Point Guard: vs. Jason Terry/Damon Jones Head Coach: vs. Terry Stotts/Terry Porter Sixth Men: vs. Bob Sura/Desmond Mason Injury Report Bucks TJ Ford- OUT Hawks Travis Hansen- OUT Zeljko Rebraca - OUT Wesley Person- OUT Alan Henderson-OUT Obinna Ekezie- OUT Chris Mills-OUT Matchup to Watch: vs. Stephen Jackson/Keith Van Horn Jackson: 15.9 Points, 2.9 Assists, 4.4 Rebounds Van Horn: 16.6 Points, 1.8 Assists, 7.1 Rebounds Keys To The Game <u>Bucks</u> Stop Turning the Ball over Don't Fall behind early like they always do Don't lose to the Hawks at home No 2nd half collapse Don't let a Buckner or Hamilton (From Philly) type guy go off on you Jump on the lowly Hawks early and often <u>Hawks</u> Play Scrappy, Hustle, and Hard Force KVH to dribble, KVH dribbling normally = turnovers Get Terry rolling with the outside shot, no TJ to contain his speed Keep the crowd from being a factor GMan's Prediction Bucks look to snap their 3 game losing streak at home against the Atlanta Hawks. 3 homecomings on Wednesday night. Center Joel Pryzbilla returns to the Bradley Center, along with former Bucks assistant Terry Stotts, and former Marquette player Chris Crawford. I can see the Bucks playing inspiried ball tonight, and if not, losing to the Hawks would top off this stretch of bad play. Bucks by 12
We really need this one. C'mon, this team starts Pryz at center. We have to beat these guys. I agree we need TJ back real bad. Damon is not a bad PG but he's more a shooter than a distributor. Although, Brevin did a nice job against Philly with 7 assists. I'm sure glad it's at the Bradley Center. I'm not gonna get a chance to see this one cuz @ 5:00 I'm taking off from OshVegas, WI for Florida. It's gonna be nice to be in the warm weather, but I'm sure gonna miss the Bucks games. I'll be gone a week and a half so I hope by the next time I'm able to post the Bucks will have strung some wins together. I do have to admit, this one worries me a little. We need to dominate their big men. I'm a little worried about the psychie of the Bucks right now, but I sure hope they prove those worries wrong. I say Bucks by 11. Talk to you all when I get back from Florida. PS, I've decided to make my own sig and avatar, can you guys fill me in on the size those have to be?
Thought things were looking up when I got 30 posts in my thread for the Sixers game, must have been the Sixers, back to 1 reply
I think the Bucks have a higher chance of winning this game.KVH,Redd and Desmond should have a great game and produce.The Bucks will need to defend Chris Crawford, Stephen Jackson and Jason Terry.If they guard them well and play good defense.The Bucks should have no problem winning.Bucks by 7.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting gmanspack:</div><div class="quote_post">Thought things were looking up when I got 30 posts in my thread for the Sixers game, must have been the Sixers, back to 1 reply</div> Mainly because It's the Hawks
Game Recap: Hawks 80 @ Bucks 94 Atlanta 28 12 21 19 80 Milwaukee 23 23 24 24 94 Bucks Points Leader: Michael Redd and Keith Van Horn 23 pts Hawks Points Leader: Jason Terry 20 pts Bucks Rebounds Leader: Keith Van Horn 11 boards Hawks Rebounds Leaders: Bob Sura 11 boards Bucks Assists Leader: Damon Jones 7 Assists Hawks Assists Leader: Jason Terry 6 Assists Other Notes: Joe Smith 10 pts 8 boards, Toni Kukoc 10 pts Chris Crawford 18 pts 9 boards, Bob Sura 12 and 11 Keith Van Horn GMans MVP Bucks go to 34-30 Hawks fall to 20-44 Next Games: Milwaukee vs Denver Friday Atlanta vs Washington Friday Finally a win, Bucks came in and took care of business, very balanced scoring, it was Redd and KVH with 23 then 2 with 10, the only in double figures for the Bucks
I didn't make a prediction but, its the Hawks to me it was a guranteed win (never think that), good game by the Bucks, held the Hawks to 39.0% shooting (who doesn't), and forced 18 turnoves by the Hawks. We shot only 40.7% though and couldn't hit from long range. Redd had 23 points (8-18), and also pulled down 5 boards. Damon Jones had 9 points and 7 assists, and Joe Smith had 10 points and 8 boards. KVH aslo did good with 23 points (5-14 FG, 13-14 FT) and 11 rebounds. The Bucks invite Denver over on Friday, and that should be a pretty tough game.
