The Bucks are facing a 3-1 deficit and we are freaking out (04.25.2023)

04/25/23 • 47 min

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a massive bind after a meltdown in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round, facing a 3-1 deficit and the prospect of being eliminated by the No. 8 seed. Jim Owczarski and JR Radcliffe discuss the shocking result, the injury and health status of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the struggles of Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday (and everyone else, for that matter), and the future of Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer if this ends in defeat. But can we discount this team's ability to bounce back and win the series?
Music intro produced by Olivia Reiner and voiced by Michelle Rutkowski. Music during segments from SoundCloud, "Pursuit Music Logo."

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Bucks go on record-setting 3-point barrage to win Game 2 and even series (04.20.2023)

Jim Owczarski, Lori Nickel and JR Radcliffe look at a lopsided Game 2 win at Fiserv Forum on April 19, during which the Milwaukee Bucks tied an NBA record with 25 three-pointers. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, it was a winning combination and helped Milwaukee even the first-round series at 1-1. Why was Pat Connaughton, one of the stars of the night, missing from the late-season rotation again? Have we talked enough about Joe Ingles? Brook Lopez, after being passed over for Defensive Player of the Year, shines again. It was a thrilling night, but can the Miami Heat still mount on obstacle without injured Tyler Herro?
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Disaster in Milwaukee: What went wrong in the Bucks shocking first-round playoff loss? (04.27.2023)

The 2023 season is over, ending in a shocking five-game loss to the Miami Heat. Bucks reporters Jim Owczarski and Lori Nickel join host JR Radcliffe to discuss the improbable setback, capped by a 16-point meltdown in Game 5 at Fiserv Forum. What are the root causes for the loss? What do they make of Mike Budenholzer's decision not to use timeouts in certain situations, and what about his rotation and other coaching maneuvers? Will this team have a new head coach next year, or should it? Jim has an interesting take on Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments on failure after the game as well as his play throughout the series.
Music intro produced by Olivia Reiner and voiced by Michelle Rutkowski. Music during segments from SoundCloud, "Pursuit Music Logo."