Under these circumstances, what's to say that defeating Roger was impossible?
At the very least, he could give him a huge headache.
After all, in a best-of-five series, winning just two games can push the opponent into a corner.
He hoped to show his mettle in the first round, and even if he didn't win the series, he intended to take a chunk out of Roger's hide, to prove that the self-important bastard was no god.
But Ray Allen's fantasies were ruthlessly shattered in the first game.
The Hawks' perimeter defense was historically formidable, which was problematic since the Bucks relied heavily on outside shots.
In fact, their inconsistency was the reason for this.
An offensive team can lose many inexplicable games if they can't find their rhythm or touch.
Tonight, Cassell's shooting percentage was limited to 35%, and "Big Dog" Robinson was at a mere 23%.
Ray Allen was the best of the three musketeers, but his shooting was only 40%.
