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"We'll be ready" - Adrian Griffin assures the Bucks are prepared for rematch against the Pacers

With the Pacers being the reason of their In-Season exit in Vegas, the Bucks are laser-focused to get revenge.

Matthew Dugandzic

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Upon prevailing over the challenge imposed by the resolute Chicago Bulls team, the Milwaukee Bucks will look to quickly regroup and prepare for a massive statement game coming up next - against the Indiana Pacers.

It's been just nearly a week since the Bucks have seen themselves collapsing in the hands of the promising Pacers under the bright lights of Vegas, ultimately failing to advance from the In-Season Tournament Finals in a shocking fashion.

But Thursday night, in the Fiserv Forum, the Bucks are about to approach a golden opportunity to avenge their tourney elimination.

Regroup and prepare

The defeat remains fresh and the disappointment is still in the memories of the entire Milwaukee squad. Adrian Griffin can only be straightforward that they are now plotting their plans to recover themselves from the crushing loss against Indiana.

With a two-day rest on the horizon, Griffin stands optimistic about their forthcoming preparations to execute.

“Obviously there's some things we got to correct so we have to watch the film,” he said. “We have two days as far as practice. Tomorrow we have a good shootaround. We'll be prepared for them.”

Deliver the payback

The In-Season Semis defeat inflicted by the Pacers exposed major holes and created speculations around the Bucks' circles.

From the “not organized” rant of Giannis Antetokounmpo, questionable late-game executions and the recent reported call-out made by Bobby Portis against coach Griffin in the locker room, the Bucks absorbed intrigue around the league about their ongoing growth as a title contender.

As such for Griffin, he can only assure that he and his squad will come out equipped for a much-needed bounce-back performance that would match the Pacers’ run-and-gun offense.

“We're going to watch the film. We going to put a good game plan together. Then you'll get to see game time [our preparations]," Griffin said.

"The players, they know what's at stake. They're very excited about the opportunity to again — to quick turnaround, kind of redeem ourselves against a very good Pacers team. Their offense is terrific. But I think we can make some adjustments and we'll be ready," Adrian concluded.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.