He is a guy whom you let beat you if he can. That's just one of those things teams cannot gameplan for. The Bucks are hitting 47.1% from three. Toronto is hitting at 27.3% from deep...ughWhen Ilyasova is going off no one's got a chance.
It’s a make or miss league but one team is crisp and playing with a high energy level while the other seems uncertain and sluggish. When the Bucks are firing on all cylinders like this you aren’t beating them.He is a guy whom you let beat you if he can. That's just one of those things teams cannot gameplan for. The Bucks are hitting 47.1% from three. Toronto is hitting at 27.3% from deep...ugh
I mean, its just one meeting. He probably has groupchat with Michael Winger and Lawrence Frank already.Kawhi is spending halftime setting up free agent meetings.
That prime time start time really helping them out.It’s a make or miss league but one team is crisp and playing with a high energy level while the other seems uncertain and sluggish. When the Bucks are firing on all cylinders like this you aren’t beating them.
It really is. The Bucks are a tempo team and night games have greater pace. The Bucks were 5-7 this year in day games.....that isn’t random for their style of play. This 3Q is destroying my Under which was in good shape at the half.That prime time start time really helping them out.
Was just about to post the same thing. We looked like dogshit, but maybe the Bucks are better than our best anyways.I sort of feel better about the Celtics' performance now, Kyrie aside.
Yeah...no. KD would have to miss the finals for it to be interesting.Milwaukee has to be considered the favorites at this point to win it all.
They were the best team all year. Favorites might be a stretch just because we've seen the Warriors ceiling, but it shouldn't be a surprise if the Bucks do win it all this year.Milwaukee has to be considered the favorites at this point to win it all.
must... resist... this... catnip...Last night the shortest guy the Bucks started was Middleton, at 6' 8". It must be easier to clog the middle when your average player on the floor stands 6' 10".
By contrast, as others have posted, the Celtics seemed a bit short this year. I know, there was the injury bug among the big men, but Brad still seemed to favor short lineups.
Are you Eric Bledsoe's agent?Last night the shortest guy the Bucks started was Middleton, at 6' 8"..
Aside from the starting unit error Bledsoe DOES have a 6-8 wingspan and they are the longest team in the playoffs for sure (and I think the entire league). For years many have mocked draft analysts who harp upon length, athleticism and wingspan of raw players......but this is the primary reason why the Bucks are the #1 defensive team in the league and why they were constructed in this manner.Weird. I looked earlier this morning and ESPN had Ilyasova as a starter last night in place of Bledsoe. That has since been fixed. Should have realized that didn't make sense, as that leaves them without a point guard. My bad.
But still: Milwaukee does have a lot of length, and they've really been able to leverage that in the playoffs. I think it'll be interesting to see how Golden State adjusts to it (assuming Durant is still out, and those two are in the finals, which is looking probable).
I think it's remarkable that Brook Lopez, who has always been a solid player, was left for dead after a down season with a trash Lakers squad. Milwaukee is a perfect situation for him.Aside from the starting unit error Bledsoe DOES have a 6-8 wingspan and they are the longest team in the playoffs for sure (and I think the entire league). For years many have mocked draft analysts who harp upon length, athleticism and wingspan of raw players......but this is the primary reason why the Bucks are the #1 defensive team in the league and why they were constructed in this manner.
Plus Giannis is probably the greater basketball force in the world. That helps.must... resist... this... catnip...
Bledsoe is 6'1", but plays a bit larger because of his width/strength. But your point stands.
Coach Bud's adjustment in Game 2 (Mirotic in/Brown out) with three frontcourt players all larger than the Celtics 5 (Horford) helped the Bucks control the defensive paint. While the Celts/Bucks series will probably be remembered as a "Kyrie fail", there was more to it than that.
Casual NBA fans are known for calling veteran players finished or “toast” in their early 30’s after spending a couple years in oblivion (not referring to you). Smart NBA execs and scouts don’t fall for that trap.I think it's remarkable that Brook Lopez, who has always been a solid player, was left for dead after a down season with a trash Lakers squad. Milwaukee is a perfect situation for him.
It wasn't even a down season really. His numbers were almost the same as they were this season. He ticked up in 3 point%, likely as a result of getting more open shots, but was the same player with the Lakers last season outside of that.I think it's remarkable that Brook Lopez, who has always been a solid player, was left for dead after a down season with a trash Lakers squad. Milwaukee is a perfect situation for him.
One thing the Bucks do is give up a lot of open 3 looks. Neither Toronto or the Celtics have been able to take advantage, but I think GS might.Yeah...no. KD would have to miss the finals for it to be interesting.
This is a great point. Imagine if the Celtics had acquired George Hill at some point in the past couple of years. Now imagine if they had acquired Thon Maker. Many NBA execs understand the difference between competence and potential.Casual NBA fans are known for calling veteran players finished or “toast” in their early 30’s after spending a couple years in oblivion (not referring to you). Smart NBA execs and scouts don’t fall for that trap.
Meh. Sometimes the player really is toast and NBA execs think they can get back some of their old magic and they don't. Veterans abilityto help is at times as difficult to gauge as drafting college kidsThis is a great point. Imagine if the Celtics had acquired George Hill at some point in the past couple of years. Now imagine if they had acquired Thon Maker. Many NBA execs understand the difference between competence and potential.
And George Hill, who is as savvy a veteran as you will find, is in undeniable decline. That said he has had a good playoff run because he has taken advantage of opponents understandable focus on slowing Giannis and trying to stop Middleton, Lopez and Mirotic.Meh. Sometimes the player really is toast and NBA execs think they can get back some of their old magic and they don't. Veterans abilityto help is at times as difficult to gauge as drafting college kids
Meyers Leonard looks shockingly playable. Did not see that coming.I love the playoff resurrection of Rodney Hood.
I don't think anyone did...maybe not even Meyers.Meyers Leonard looks shockingly playable. Did not see that coming.
He's had a fantastic gameI know people on this board don’t like him but Draymond has been great out there...
He's noticeably been a completely different player since KD went down.I know people on this board don’t like him but Draymond has been great out there...
He stole portland°s mojoI know people on this board don’t like him but Draymond has been great out there...
The Warriors are much more fun to watch without KD. If KD and Kyrie team up in New York, they will drive first the fans, then their teammates, and finally the other crazy. BallhogzRus.He's noticeably been a completely different player since KD went down.
You and every NBA fan are saying the same thing. KD's a great player, but the Warriors offense tends to rely on his ISOs way too much when he's in the game. They're once again reminding us of the beautiful basketball they used to play on both ends of the court back in the day.The Warriors are much more fun to watch without KD. If KD and Kyrie team up in New York, they will drive first the fans, then their teammates, and finally the other crazy. BallhogzRus.