New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Season Tournament Semifinal Matchup
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Now is the right moment. Tuesday night at the Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Bucks take on the New York Knicks with the goal of securing a semifinal spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament. The victor of tonight’s elimination round advances to play the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas, where they will get a chance to play for the inaugural IST championship.
Malik Beasley of the Milwaukee Bucks Sends a Powerful Message
Prior to the highly anticipated match on Tuesday, veteran player Malik Beasley of the Bucks gave his thoughts on their upcoming matchup with the Knicks. In this quarterfinal matchup, Milwaukee is all in, as the 27-year-old made very clear:
He declared, “We want to win it, for sure.” “To travel to Vegas for the in-season tournament and the regular season.” This is a crucial game for us. We’re locked in and prepared.
Beasley continued by making a clear statement regarding Milwaukee’s hopes for a championship this year. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard claims that the Bucks hope to adorn their trophy cabinet with two new pieces of hardware this season:
“This year, we aim to win two championships. To get things going, we’ll start with this one,” Beasley remarked. “Gets us moving in the right direction for ball sharing, defense, and victory.”
Due to a few players being out with injuries, the Bucks will be somewhat shorthanded going into their game on Tuesday. Beasley, though, is certain that they can still win if they stick to the strategy:
“We have amazing guys like Bobby Portis,” Beasley remarked. “Jae Crowder and Pat Connaughton are gone, but you still have MarJon Beauchamp and all the other key players who have a significant influence on the game.” We can win this one if everyone does their part.
