Who Will Win the 2nd Round Series: Nets or Bucks? When Does Game 1 of the Nets vs. Bucks Series Start? 2021 NBA Playoff 2nd Round Preview!
Hello everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be showcasing the Nets vs. Bucks: 2021 NBA 2nd Round Preview. In fact, we will be showcasing the overall series prediction as well as the 2021 playoff results from each team. In addition, we will be going over each team’s playoff history as well as the key players to watch. Without further adieu, let’s begin!
Nets vs. Bucks: 2021 NBA 2nd Round Preview
2021 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs-2nd Round: Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Series Start Time for All Seven Games:
Game 1-Saturday, June 5, 2021 (7:30 P.M. EDT/4:30 P.M. PDT on TNT)
Series Locations: Barclays Center-Brooklyn, NY (Games 1, 2, 5, 7) & Fiserv Forum-Milwaukee, WI (Games 3, 4, 6)
2020-2021 Regular Season Series: Bucks Won the Regular Season Series vs. Nets 2-1
Most Recent Playoff Meeting: 2003 East Quarterfinals (New Jersey Nets Won 4-2)
Brooklyn Nets (48-24)-#2 Seed in the East
- Defeated (7) Boston Celtics 4-1 in the First Round
- 1st Playoff Series Win Since 2014 East Quarterfinals vs. Raptors
- 3 Straight Playoff Appearances for the 1st Time Since 2013-2015
- 4th Postseason Meeting vs. Bucks (1984, 1986, 2003, 2021)
- New Jersey/Brooklyn is 6-9 vs. Milwaukee All-Time in the Playoffs
- 6th Postseason Appearance Since 2010
- Has Not Been to the Eastern Conference Finals Since 2003
- Seeking 1st NBA Finals Appearance Since 2003
- Has Not Won a League Championship Since 1976 (as ABA Team, the New York Nets)
Milwaukee Bucks (46-26)-#3 Seed in the East
- Defeated (6) Miami Heat 4-0 in the First Round
- Won a Playoff Series in 3 Consecutive Seasons for the 1st Time Since 1983-1987
- 5 Straight Playoff Appearances for the 1st Time Since 1980-1991
- 4th Postseason Meeting vs. Nets (First Since 2003)
- Milwaukee is 9-6 vs. New Jersey/Brooklyn All-Time in the Playoffs
- 8th Postseason Appearance Since 2010
- Has Not Been to the Eastern Conference Finals Since 2019
- Seeking 1st NBA Finals Appearance Since 1974
- Has Not Won an NBA Championship Since 1971
Top Players to Watch in Nets vs. Bucks Series (2021 Playoff Statistics)
Brooklyn Nets
- PF Kevin Durant: 32.6 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 3.0 APG
- SG James Harden: 27.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 10.6 APG
- PG Kyrie Irving: 24.8 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.8 APG
- SF Joe Harris: 13.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.4 APG
- SF Bruce Brown: 6.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.8 APG
Milwaukee Bucks
- PF Giannis Antetokounmpo: 23.5 PPG, 15.0 RPG, 7.8 APG
- SF Khris Middleton: 21.5 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 4.3 APG
- C Brook Lopez: 15.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 0.0 APG
- PG Jrue Holiday: 15.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 9.8 APG
- SG Bryn Forbes: 15.0 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 0.0 APG
Official Nets vs. Bucks: 2021 NBA 2nd Round Series Prediction
Nets in Seven Games
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