Milwaukee, WI
Celtics ‘hit in mouth’ by Bucks in physical Game 1
BOSTON — The Milwaukee Bucks punched first.
In Sunday’s Recreation 1 towards the Boston Celtics, the Bucks performed with their ordinary degree of physicality on protection and it appeared to catch Boston off guard.
After leaping forward within the first quarter, the Celtics could not discover their footing the remainder of the way in which as Milwaukee cruised to a 101-89 victory.
“Give credit score to Milwaukee,” Boston ahead Jaylen Brown mentioned. “They did a superb job and had a superb plan however we missed a number of open pictures. They hit us within the mouth so we gotta be prepared for the following one.”
Whereas the Celtics had been 18-of-50 on their 3-pointers, the group shot simply 10-of-31 (32.3%) within the paint. That is the worst paint discipline aim proportion by any group in a playoff recreation for the reason that 2017 Houston Rockets in Recreation 6 of the Western Convention semifinals (27.3%), and the worst by a Celtics group within the playoffs in any recreation during the last 25 years.
Brown, who got here in with a lingering hamstring damage, shot 4-of-13 from the sphere whereas teammate Jayson Tatum was 6-of-18. Mixed, the 32.3% discipline aim proportion was their worst in a playoff recreation as a duo.
Celtics coach Ime Udoka mentioned the Bucks’ physicality was one thing that took Boston out of its units early, however that it should not have caught the group off guard.
“We now have to clearly play with just a little bit higher poise and you already know, not get rushed at occasions,” Udoka mentioned.
Brown mentioned the playoffs should not the time to be stunned by one thing an opposing group does, particularly contemplating Milwaukee’s historical past.
“They’re the defending champs and we gotta come out and play basketball,” Brown mentioned. “We now have to be able to go it doesn’t matter what the damage is or no matter it’s that we’re coping with. You gotta have everyone linked and mentally locked in and be prepared to depart all of it out on the ground.”
Milwaukee performed efficient protection all through the sport, holding Boston to 33.3% capturing total. It was solely the seventh time this season — postseason included — that Boston did not have a minimum of one starter shoot over 50% from the sphere, and it was solely the second time it has occurred for the reason that begin of the 2022 calendar 12 months.
Boston made simply 10 2-point discipline objectives in complete, the second-fewest ever by a group in a playoff recreation. Boston had by no means made fewer than 14 2-point pictures in a regular-season recreation or a playoff recreation previous to Sunday.
“We want a number of penetrations, a number of paint touches and so they did a superb job so far as that,” Udoka mentioned. “I feel Jaylen and Jayson did not have their greatest night time offensively, lacking ones that they usually are going to make, so these issues mixed clearly enhance these numbers.”
Whereas Brown was coping with his hamstring damage, the Celtics additionally suffered a scare on the finish of the primary quarter when Defensive Participant of the Yr Marcus Good briefly needed to depart the sport.
With 1:12 left within the first half, Good drove to the basket towards Bucks guard Pat Connaughton. Whereas Connaughton was referred to as for a foul, Bucks guard Jevon Carter made contact with Good’s proper shoulder.
After the whistle blew the play useless, Good instantly grabbed at his shoulder and let his arm cling down as he referred to as for a Celtics coach. At halftime, the Celtics mentioned Good would have the ability to return to play regardless of the damage being a stinger, however in addition they talked about a proper quad contusion.
Within the third quarter, Good took pictures to his quad on back-to-back possessions. He was limping at occasions by parts of the third quarter and needed to get on the train bike on the finish of the third in an effort to keep heat for the fourth quarter.
Good missed six video games with a proper quad contusion earlier within the 12 months, so enjoying by the ache is one thing he is achieved this season. He informed reporters on Jan. 23 he was kneed by Domantas Sabonis on Jan. 10 and mentioned his quad swelled up after getting hit within the “good spot.”
“I feel the quad bothered him greater than the shoulder,” Udoka mentioned. “However you already know he is gonna play by rather a lot and it may have an effect on him. … He is getting iced down now, so he’ll be okay.”
ESPN Stats & Data contributed to this story.
Milwaukee, WI
Brice Turang Finally Playing To Milwaukee Brewers’ Original Forecast
Brice Turang is having the time of his life. So are the Milwaukee Brewers thus far thanks in large part to their 24-year-old second baseman.
Pat Murphy, in his first season as Brewers manager, saw it coming. Few others did.
“I think this kid’s gonna make a quantum leap,” Murphy said on March 12 in the Brewers’ spring-training camp. “I think he’ll establish himself as an everyday player. I’m really confident.”
For five years, Turang did not show much offense. He was a good defensive player and baserunner with potential, highly touted as a first-round pick out of high school in 2018. He got a $3,411,100 signing bonus at age 18. He climbed steadily if not spectacularly through the minors, hitting .270 with only 26 homers in 434 games.
He became a Brewers starter a year ago. There wasn’t much fanfare – Turang didn’t warrant it. He hit a measly .218 in 137 games with a paltry .585 OPS (.285 on-base percentage + .300 slugging percentage). That ranked 495th in the majors.
Today, he ranks 11th in batting average (.314), 29th in on-base percentage (.369) and has a downright giddy .800 OPS, 41st overall. That’s better than such noted stars as Fernando Tatis Jr., Jose Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Pete Alonso, Nolan Arenado and a few hundred other players.
That is a big reason why the Brewers lead the National League Central Division with a 27-19 record. The Brew Crew is barreling along despite trading away ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, star closer Devin Williams being sidelined since mid-March with a back injury and slugging outfielder Christian Yelich limited to 20 games by a bad back. First baseman Rhys Hoskins, outfielder Joey Wiemer and pitchers DL Hall, Wade Miley and Jakob Junis are now on the injured list, too.
Short Stroke, Big Results
Turang’s turnaround was pointed out statistically by Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He found that tracking data lists Turang with the second-shortest swing in the game to two-time defending batting champion Luis Arraez.
“Short and direct, that’s what I’m trying to be every swing I take,” Turang told Hogg. “Short to it, long through it.”
That generally means making more contact at the expense of the long ball. Yet Turang already has 12 doubles, three more in 94 fewer games than he had as a rookie.
Other Young Brewers On The Rise
Turang is one of five Brewers in the regular lineup 26 or younger. The elder statesman of the group at 26, catcher William Contreras, is carrying the club. He’s third in the majors in batting (.341), tied for third in runs (40), tied for fifth in RBI (37) and seventh in OPS (.955).
His output is not as surprising. He has a .285 average and 52 homers in 340 career games for the Atlanta Braves and Brewers.
Third baseman Joey Ortiz, acquired with Hall in the deal that sent Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles, is batting .292 with 5 homers.
Jackson Chourio, the 20-year-old uber-prospect outfielder, is starting to find his way. He is batting .275 in May after a rough first 27 games in the majors when he batted only .206 with 34 strikeouts. He has only seven strikeouts in 15 games this month. He has 5 homers and a .226 average overall.
Left fielder Sal Frelick is hitting .250 but has six stolen bases. The Brewers rank third overall with 61 steals (in 71 tries), led by Turang. He’s 18-for-18.
Milwaukee ranks third in batting average, runs, RBI and fourth in homers.
Another Leap Two Years Ago
Andres Gimenez had similar numbers to Turang in the New York Mets’ farm system. Also like Turang, the native of Venezuela wowed everybody with his defense and baserunning. The question was, would he hit?
He batted .263 in 49 games after being called up in 2021, then was traded to Cleveland. Big expectations turned into big disappointment. He hit only .218 in 2021 with exceptional defense and 11 steals without being caught.
In 2022, Gimenez became an all-star at age 23. He won a gold glove, batted .297, had 17 homers, 69 RBI and went 20-for-23 in steal attempts.
Gumby Turned Out Well
For 17 years, Brewers fans enjoyed watching another contact-hitting second baseman. Jim Gantner batted .274 with only 74 homers in 1,801 games for Milwaukee from 1976 thru 1992. He didn’t claim a regular role until his fifth season when he hit .282 in 1980.
Turang has more natural athleticism than Ganter, nicknamed Gumby by teammate Gorman Thomas for the sometimes awkward but likeable cartoon character.
Gantner never won a gold glove or made an all-star team. He did hit .333 in the franchise’s only appearance in The World Series – a seven-game loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982. Yet he was highly respected as the “Brew Crew Glue” that helped solidify the team for years.
Turang’s sudden improvement has him on track to surpass Gantner, though it is doubtful he’ll ever reach the status Hall of Famers Robin Yount and Paul Molitor achieved in Milwaukee.
He already has big-league bragging rights in the family, however. His father Brian hit .222 with 9 steals in 78 games for the Seattle Mariners. Dad’s numbers over eight years in the Mariners’ minors, 1989-96: .274, 45 homers, 103 steals in 673 games.
The Brewers knew the name. They had picked dad in the 20th round out of high school, but he went off to college and then was picked and signed by Seattle. They took Brice with the 21st overall pick 31 years later. It’s paying off now.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI – Severe Weather Alert: Large Hail Possible Tuesday Evening
Milwaukee, WI – The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a severe weather alert for Monday and Tuesday, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected to impact the region.
According to the NWS, thunderstorms will increase in coverage late Monday morning into early afternoon, posing risks for large hail and gusty winds, particularly east of I-39/90.
Tuesday afternoon and evening bring a higher potential for severe weather, including very large hail and possible tornadoes, influenced by early morning storm activity.
Residents are advised to stay updated on the evolving forecast as small changes could significantly impact the severe weather risks.
Milwaukee, WI
Critical missing Milwaukee woman; police seek public's help
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critically missing 27-year-old Milwaukee woman.
Police said Bria Jones was last seen at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, May 19, near 78th and Silver Spring.
Jones is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket, blue shirt, white pants and white shoes.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call MPD – District 4 at 414-935-7242.
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