Bucks fans send off team to New York with lots of encouragement

The Milwaukee Bucks are back in Brooklyn for Game 7 against the Nets in the conference semi-finals on Saturday, June 19. But before the team left town, fans gave the players a rousing sendoff.

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks are back in Brooklyn for Game 7 against the Nets in the conference semi-finals on Saturday, June 19. But before the team left town, fans gave the players a rousing sendoff.

A large crowd gathered midday Friday to wish the Bucks well as they departed from Signature Flight Support on Layton Avenue.

"I think this is a team that feeds off the energy of the crowd," said Xavier Mercado, a Bucks fan. "It was never going to be easy, we weren’t just going to run into Brooklyn and not have a problem."

Now, the two teams are tied in the Eastern Conference semifinals – 3-3 – which forced a Game 7 in New York.

"It was amazing, Fiserv was packed everyone was screaming and it was just great energy," said Sarah O'Brien, a Bucks fan. "I think they’ve got the fight."

Bucks fans send off team as they head to Brooklyn for Game 7 of Eastern Conference semifinals

Bucks fans were encouraged to bring Deer District celebrations to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – and the hot temperatures and sun did not hold anyone back. Hundreds of fans lined Layton Avenue hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite players.

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"We love you man! We are here for you. We are backing you up! Don’t let New York rock you! We are cheese heads!" Mercado said.

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