When the Nets traded for James Harden months ago, they instantly became the favorites to win the 2021 NBA Championship.
And when the Bucks went down 0-2 early in the series, it was all but a given in the minds of the fans that the Nets would advance to the Conference Finals.
But after a series of bad breaks for Brooklyn, and some spectacular play by the Bucks, it was Milwaukee who advanced, beating KD and his Nets in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Finals.
GIANNIS AND THE BUCKS GET IT DONE!
40 PTS – 13 REB – 5 AST – 63.1 FPTS@Bucks advance to the ECF! ✅ pic.twitter.com/ZlIxlcRnZf
— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) June 20, 2021
On Twitter, fans were going wild with reactions. Here are some of the best from the night:
Unbelievable series. Congrats to the Bucks. Respect to KD.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 20, 2021
The scene as the Bucks head to the locker room. Hugs from the owners for Brook Lopez. pic.twitter.com/dJTmGWjaTW
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) June 20, 2021
When your hubby bets on the Bucks and wins $30… 😂😂😂 #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/zVUCZ6r5Qj
— Amy O. (@theamyoshow) June 20, 2021
BUCKS WIN!!!!!! EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BOUND!!!! HOPEFULLY THE WISCONSIN SPORTS CURSE IS BROKEN!!!!!! #FearTheDeer
— 🧀 Packers #1 Fan™ (@ParkerMoes) June 20, 2021
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Kevin Durant after he loses to Giannis and the Bucks : pic.twitter.com/Ou7NxEsnhE
— JB22 (@HeatPlzWin) June 20, 2021
this is nuts
the bucks should’ve lost this game like 10 different times
fucking crazy that they won this
what a game
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) June 20, 2021
Rick Carlisle seeing the Bucks advance pic.twitter.com/JntDZ7o8FJ
— MFFL (@Mavs_FFL) June 20, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks removing all of PJ Tucker sneakers from the Barclays Center pic.twitter.com/mFfAMo7ppT
— Rich (@UptownDC_Rich) June 20, 2021
Can’t believe the Nets lost. Even without Kyrie.
Good for this Bucks squad. They’ve been through a heap.
Coach Bud probably saves his job, though one would think a Finals appearance would seal that deal.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/HolmesyWrites/status/1406454700019523585
I will not tolerate any KD slander on here anymore!!! That man did everything he could and more…with that said Bucks in 7 got Damn it! Carry the hell on…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) June 20, 2021
Don’t have any slander for KD. What he did this postseason coming off the Achilles is one of the most impressive things we’ll ever witness pic.twitter.com/gmLSimzcde
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) June 20, 2021
Although Kevin Duatn’s season ended earlier than he would have liked, we cannot help but give respect to him for a fantastic season and even better postseason. He stepped up for his team when they needed him most and proved once again that he is one of the best in the world at his craft.
As for the Bucks, they’ve shocked the world. Even with Giannis, Middleton, and Holiday, Milwaukee was seen as huge underdogs entering the series, and they deserve a ton of credit for proving everyone wrong.
While we have to recognize that injuries played a role in the outcome, the Bucks took care of business and stepped up over the last two games, booking their ticket to the Conference Finals.
What awaits them is still unclear, as Game 7 of the Hawks/Sixers hasn’t yet played out. But they’ve put themselves in a pretty good position to win the whole thing.
