Finale
It is typically pretty easy to win basketball games when the other team is trying to lose. The Suns really want another top pick, and with the Lakers also in tank mode Phoenix can’t really afford to beat many teams going forward.
The players will be trying hard, of course, but there’s simply a lack of talent on this roster. It’s not even really correct to say Phoenix is tanking–the Suns just aren’t good.
The Bucks are caught in no-man’s land right now. They’re not close to a good pick, but they’re still clearly outside of the playoff picture. A loss here might clear up how fans should view the rest of the season in Milwaukee.
Predictions and Leaderboard:
Adam Coffman: Bucks by 7 — 33-23, 650 point differential
Lukas Harkins: Bucks by 3 — 32-24, 643 point differential
Ti Windisch: Bucks by 10 — 32-24, 663 point differential
Rohan Katti: Bucks by 9 — 32-24, 697 point differential
Adam McGee: Bucks by 18 — 31-25, 745 point differential
Tim Wray: Bucks by 8 — 29-27, 663 point differential
Tom Pheister: Bucks by 12 — 29-27, 747 point differential
Jordan Treske: Bucks by 16 — 28-28, 766 point differential
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The game is on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. and will be televised on Fox Sports Wisconsin and NBATV.