Bucks vs Nets 12.Apr
The situation is still critical for the Nets as they have not secured the play-off spot yet, but with the way they have been playing lately (8-2 in last 10 games), it would take a last minute collapse for the Nets to miss the playoffs. Key of their recent success has been the change in style. The Nets play it much faster as of late and like to push the tempo from turnovers, defensive rebounds and sometimes even from made baskets. It has led to a high scoring games as the Nets no doubt have some scoring talen in their lineup.
The Nets have stayed below 100 points only once in last 9 games (99 pts in a blowout loss against the Hawks). In this all important game it is difficult to see the Nets changing their approach as running and sometimes even frantic style of play has been serving them well.
When it comes to wins and losses the Bucks have had a less success as of late, but their scoring ability has stayed solid. Michael Carter-Williams and Giannis Antetokuonmpo both like to run the fast breaks and drive to the basket early in the shot-clock drawing a foulor attempting a shot. The shooting percentages have been a problem for the Bucks, but the Nets players in general are all slow on their feet at the defensive end, so this aggressive styleof driving to the basket will work very well offensively tonight and teh Bucks should have no problems with the scoring.
Both of the previous meetings between these teams this season went over tonights o/u line and if anything has changed it is the Nets approach to the tempo. Both teams have offensive advantages over their opponents, so we see this game being as a relatively high-scoring affair. Take over 201.5 points @1.952 from Pinnacle with 2/5 units.
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