The Nets had once been dragged into a 2–2 tie by the Bucks.
Although they had later managed to win the pivotal Game 5 and take a 3–2 series lead, they still risked being dragged into a Game 7 by the Bucks—and the odds weren't low, either.
If that really happened... a Game 7 in the second round, then another in the Eastern Conference Finals.
By then, the Nets would inevitably have spent a tremendous amount of energy.
Under those circumstances, when they faced the Thunder next, the Nets would be at a ten percent disadvantage.
After all, it was the Finals. On a stage that elite, even the slightest additional factor could completely change the series' final outcome.
Especially since, on the Thunder's side, Chen Xi and Westbrook were both absolute freaks of endurance.
Meanwhile, Durant was famous for having relatively poor stamina...
So if the Nets couldn't completely defeat the Bucks in Game 6, then even if they made it to the Finals, they would still be in serious danger...
And as for the Bucks...
"WQNMD!! I haven't lost yet!! Who are you looking down on?! You're already thinking about the next round's opponent?!"
Milwaukee's strength couldn't be underestimated.
The Greek Freak was just as determined to fight for a championship.
Damian Lillard, Middleton, and the others were more than capable of supporting him.
Beating them would be no easy task for the Nets...
The evening of May 24 arrived.
At Milwaukee's home court.
Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals tipped off.
Yet at the start, this crucial game for both sides seemed to lack excitement...
Of course, perhaps both teams were simply playing excellent defense early on.
Either way, during the opening minutes, the two teams put on quite a clanking showcase for the fans in