The Bucks come into Saturday's game a significant underdog in this series. Some are picking Toronto to come out of the Eastern Conference. The additions of Ibaka and Tucker gave them the ability to go small ball and still be able to protect the rim.
Kyle Lowry is back- which is critical for Toronto. They're athletic, and the check many of the boxes to a contender. 10th in scoring, 8th in scoring D. They're one of the best in forcing turnovers (almost 15/game), and they're committing the 4th fewest turnovers.
Interesting stat- they are 30th in assists. Lots of one on one, ISO basketball.
5 keys to me:
1) Will Lowry come back and play well?
2) Can they defend the 3?
3) Can they make shots (particularly 3s)
4) will they rebound?
5) will Kris Middleton score?
Should be fun. I think they have a chance, bit it'll take a big effort to pull it off.
