Milwaukee Bucks Preview: Game 6 vs Toronto Raptors

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Apr 22, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) tips the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Finale

A lot is made out of momentum in sports. Right now, it might seem as if the Toronto Raptors have this series in the bag. After winning two straight games against the Bucks, Toronto just needs one more W in the next two contests to win the series.

The truth is in sports, and especially in this series, momentum isn’t actually a thing. Just look at every major sporting event this past year. The Warriors blew a 3-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers after overcoming a 3-1 deficit to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The New England Patriots were down 28-3, but they came back and beat the Atlanta Falcons. Remember that this series was a tug-of-war in the first four games that saw the Bucks and Raptors switch victories.

So while this round one series may seem like a forgone conclusion, it’s not over until it’s over.

Predictions and Leaderboard:

Joe Osterndorf: Raptors by 1 — 3-2, 84 point differential

Zach Pellowski: DNP — 2-3, 73 point differential

Adam Coffman: Bucks by 3 — 2-3, 73 point differential

Leander Wallace: Bucks by 8 — 2-3, 82 point differential

Lukas Harkins: Bucks by 3 — 2-3, 91 point differential

Ti Windisch: Bucks by 2 — 2-3, 92 point differential

Jay Spanbauer: DNP — 2-3, 94 point differential

Tim Wray: Raptors by 3 — 2-3, 96 point differential

Adam McGee: Raptors by 8 — 1-4, 91 point differential

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The game is Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. and will be televised on TNT and Fox Sports Wisconsin.

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