The Milwaukee Bucks took two-of-three games against Miami during the regular season, but that means very little as the N-B-A playoffs begin.
Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler didn’t play in any of those games, but he says he’s ready to go now.
A key to the Heat’s stunning five-game elimination of Milwaukee last season was containing two-time M-V-P Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Miami’s two-three zone was a major factor, clogging up the middle and making him take shots outside his comfort zone. Antetokounmpo was also dealing with the ankle injury that actually kept him out of game-five.
Another thing to consider – Jae Crowder’s defensive work played a big role in controlling the Bucks star and Crowder is now playing with the Phoenix Suns.
The first-round playoff series gets underway Saturday at 1:00 p-m.
