NEW YORK (AP) — Perhaps neither Milwaukee nor Philadelphia would’ve been good enough to beat a Boston team that ran away to the NBA’s best record.
The Bucks and 76ers surely never thought about going out in the first round of the playoffs, though.
Both teams will be facing that possibility Tuesday on a night of Game 5s in the Eastern Conference, with the New York Knicks able to eliminate the 76ers and the Indiana Pacers in position to knock out the Bucks.
Cleveland and Orlando are tied 2-2 in the only series that can’t end Tuesday.
With both clubs being led by a former MVP, the Bucks and 76ers expected to at least contend for a spot in the East finals. Milwaukee even added All-Star help for Giannis Antetokounmpo by acquiring Damian Lillard from Portland in last summer’s biggest trade.
But with both players hurt, the No. 3-seeded Bucks have dropped three straight games to fall into their 3-1 hole against the No. 6 Pacers.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Italy bars NGO migrant rescue flights from Sicilian airport, says they interfere with coast guardThe secrets behind Kylie Minogue's ageLithuania defends banning Russian and Belarusian observers from monitoring upcoming electionPrada focuses generational transition on artisans, expanding production and workforce in ItalyHigh school students, frustrated by lack of climate education, press for changeEDEN CONFIDENTIAL: US officials sink Prince Harry's 'vague' plan to trademark Sentebale charityKings of the mountain: Joining a team of 20 St BernardsThe opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship is delayed with rain in the forecastGrease star Susan Buckner dead at 72: The actress played cheerleader Patty opposite Olivia NewtonPanera will stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits
2.0875s , 5543.6796875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5s ,Global Gazetteer news portal