With their backs against the wall, the Milwaukee Bucks will look to extend their season tonight when they take on the Miami Heat.
Entering game 4, the Bucks were down 3-0 in the series. One loss away from elimination, the Bucks showed determination and grit, taking down Miami in game 4. To move onto the Eastern Conference Finals, Milwaukee will need to reverse sweep the Heat. With already one win in the bag, can the Bucks win the next three?
※ Current Odds Date & Time: September 8th, 12:30 P.M. (EST)
Online bookmaker William Hill as the Heat at -185 on the Money Line.
Milwaukee (and their fans) are waiting with bated breath for the status of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dealing with a sprained right ankle, the Bucks forward was seen in a walking boot on Monday. He is currently listed as questionable for tonight’s contest and we should know more about Giannis’ status come game time.The Bucks need to take Antetokounmpo’s future into question as well. Set to become a free agent this summer, if the Bucks push Giannis, could that make him want to leave Milwaukee? Either way, it’s a difficult decision for the Bucks, one that the Heat could benefit from.
Miami has a great history of closing out a playoff series when leading 3-0. In the seven previous series where Miami lead 3-0, they were able to close it out in either 4 or 5 games. Will that trend continue tonight?
Pressure is on Miami to close this out. As the series goes on, the doubt factor can kick in and take over. The Heat have a shot to close it out tonight with an injured Giannis. Miami needs to smother Milwaukee and ensure this series doesn’t go to 6.
