The most disappointing thing is that really only one thing has really surprised me in this series. It's mostly been about the Bucks losing because of the same problems that cost them the 2019 Raptors series and the 2020 Heat series (stubborn adherence to the drop defense, Giannis FT shooting, and stagnant halfcourt 4th quarter offensive sets).
The one thing that has shocked me is how poorly Holiday has played. He was supposed to be the difference. No more Bledsoe collapses and terrible shooting performances. That airball from 12 feet the last time they went to Holiday last night was atrocious. An airball on an uncontested shot from 12 feet? He's become Bledsoe, except they owe him a max contract for the next 4 years. I really, really thought he was going to be the difference. Middleton has not shot great either, but he's been adequate and the Nets prioritize not giving him good looks which opens up the floor for others. The Nets are letting Holiday get anything he wants. If he shoots even as well as MIddleton is during this series, the Bucks have probably already won this series. If the Nets had a healthy Harden and Irving, sure you'd expect a loss, but with what has happened, Holiday's disappearing act has been the most unexpected.