In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we asked you about the NBA Cup Final, the Bucks’ performance during the knockout stage, and Bobby Portis’ recent solid play. We also got your opinion on the state of the defense. Here are the highlights:
- 82% of respondents felt the Cup championship game was meaningful to them as fans, and slightly under half of them cited the trophy as their reasoning.
- 73% are more optimistic about the Bucks’ playoff chances based on the NBA Cup, and the majority of them (63%) are specifically more bullish that they could win it all next summer.
- Echoing previous polling, 75% of fans polled want the title game to count in the standings in some way.
- A pretty even split feel that the Bucks’ defense is above average or even top ten (49%) as compared to around average (47%).
- Half of voters approve of Jon Horst and 60% approve of Doc Rivers; the first time this year that either has broken the 50% line.
The percentage of those who believe the Bucks can win a championship with this roster stayed about the same, but those who disagree fell 8%, the widest gap by which “yes” has won so far this season.
Poll
Does this 83rd game mean anything to you as a fan?
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39%
Yes, because the winner gets a trophy
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43%
Yes, because it’s a competitive basketball game
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17%
No
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How does the Bucks’ performance in the NBA Cup knockout stage impact your outlook for the rest of the season?
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46%
More optimistic that they could win the NBA title
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26%
More optimistic that they’ll win multiple playoff series, but still won’t win it all
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26%
No more or less optimistic
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0%
Less optimistic
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Do you want the title game to count in the standings?
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46%
Yes, win or lose
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28%
Only an extra win for the victor and not an extra loss for the loser
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24%
No, keep it as is
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Over his last four games, Bobby Portis is averaging 16.0 PPG and 10.5 RPG on .587/.467/.600 shooting. Is he currently in your good graces?
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38%
Yes, and he never left
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21%
Yes, though he wasn’t until recent games
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27%
Yes, but he should still be traded this season or in the offseason
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8%
No, and he should be traded this season
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2%
No, but he should remain on the team at least through the playoffs
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The Bucks’ defense ranks 13th in defensive rating (0.1 above league average) per Basketball-Reference and 17th (1.1 below league average) per Cleaning The Glass, which filters out garbage time and heaves. Describe their defense:
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14%
A strong unit that will finish top ten
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34%
Undoubtedly above average
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46%
Average or close to it
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4%
Undoubtedly below average
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Do you approve of the job Doc Rivers is doing as the Bucks’ head coach?
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60%
Yes
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11%
No
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27%
Undecided
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Do you approve of the job Jon Horst is doing as the Bucks’ general manager?
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50%
Yes
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25%
No
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24%
Undecided
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Do you think this Bucks team can win the title as currently constructed?
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48%
Yes
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34%
No
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17%
Undecided
Thanks again for voting! Check back on Tuesday for another slate of questions.
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