NBA Thread 2019-20

[jsglow]

Pacers taking away some of the shine of the Bucks vs. Lakers game Thursday hey?

Nah.  The Bucks just crushed both of them.

[Lennys Tap]

Is it confirmed both Hausers felt this way?  The tea leaves on Scoop leaned toward only one of them felt this way.  I may have missed something though.

Confirmed? LOL Other than the fact that they transferred, virtually nothing has been confirmed. Tons of speculation (mostly illogical) and plenty of outright BS, very few (any?) facts. It's the Scoop way.

[MU82]

Confirmed? LOL Other than the fact that they transferred, virtually nothing has been confirmed. Tons of speculation (mostly illogical) and plenty of outright BS, very few (any?) facts. It's the Scoop way.

Agreed, Lenny. For the record, though, plenty of mostly illogical speculation by both the Wojo Defenders/Hauser Bashers and the Hauser Defenders/Wojo Bashers.

Now ... back to the NBA ...

Since Nov. 6, Giannis has made 37% of his 3-pointers, with at least 1 in each of the 23 games. Scary, given all the other incredible skills he has.

[GB Warrior]

Agreed, Lenny. For the record, though, plenty of mostly illogical speculation by both the Wojo Defenders/Hauser Bashers and the Hauser Defenders/Wojo Bashers.

Now ... back to the NBA ...

Since Nov. 6, Giannis has made 37% of his 3-pointers, with at least 1 in each of the 23 games. Scary, given all the other incredible skills he has.

A lot still to play out in a long season, but at this exact moment, this Bucks team is one of the most terrifying regular season teams in recent memory. No superstars beyond Giannis, but they just fit so well. Require tremendous execution from deep to beat them. Even in their recent loss to the Mavs (yeah, I know, no Luka), the Bucks lost by 4 in a game where Dallas shot lights out and players not named Giannis shot like Derrick Wilson.

Fun team basketball happening in Milwaukee.

[jsglow]

A lot still to play out in a long season, but at this exact moment, this Bucks team is one of the most terrifying regular season teams in recent memory. No superstars beyond Giannis, but they just fit so well. Require tremendous execution from deep to beat them. Even in their recent loss to the Mavs (yeah, I know, no Luka), the Bucks lost by 4 in a game where Dallas shot lights out and players not named Giannis shot like Derrick Wilson.

Fun team basketball happening in Milwaukee.

I honestly think they surpass the all-time Bucks winning record of 66-16 assuming no long term injuries to key players.  Of course with a team this good it all comes down to May/June.

[MU82]

Rooting for the Bucks to win it all.

[JWags85]

A lot still to play out in a long season, but at this exact moment, this Bucks team is one of the most terrifying regular season teams in recent memory. No superstars beyond Giannis, but they just fit so well. Require tremendous execution from deep to beat them. Even in their recent loss to the Mavs (yeah, I know, no Luka), the Bucks lost by 4 in a game where Dallas shot lights out and players not named Giannis shot like Derrick Wilson.

Fun team basketball happening in Milwaukee.

The Lakers game was a prime example.  The Lakers pushed with mini runs to bring it into single digits and the Bucks always had an answer, and it wasn't just Giannis.  They are just such a solid overall unit

[wadesworld]

https://mobile.twitter.com/FSIndiana/status/1216912927279632384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-29656565952475115345.ampproject.net%2F1912180046560%2Fframe.html

This is pretty good.

[The Sultan]

Kinda diggin' this court in Brooklyn.

[wadesworld]

Kinda diggin' this court in Brooklyn.

I do not enjoy it. Too much grey.

[The Sultan]

I do not enjoy it. Too much grey.

I think I would feel the same if I watched it every night.

[Markusquette]

That's the best court in the league. Muted with nice contrast to their white unis. Easy on the eyes. Coogi theme on the baselines and center logo. It's fresh.

[4everwarriors]

Iz it just mee, orr due Bender and Bledsoe have gray shorts on, and not green, hey?

[Markusquette]

Iz it just mee, orr due Bender and Bledsoe have gray shorts on, and not green, hey?

They definitely do.

[wadesworld]

Giannis sits.  Bucks give up 131...and win by 20.

No Giannis.  Bledsoe goes for 34, 10, and 6...and is a side note.

[4everwarriors]

Bucks have the best shooting team assembled in the Association, possibly ever. Nearly impossible to beat in a 7 game series. The only way they don't win the whole shebang is a key injury or a few come down with a case of the yips, aina?

[wadesworld]

Bucks have the best shooting team assembled in the Association, possibly ever. Nearly impossible to beat in a 7 game series. The only way they don't win the whole shebang is a key injury or a few come down with a case of the yips, aina?

Yup.  If Middleton and Bledsoe play at 80% of what they are in the regular season instead of 40% of what they are in the regular season (like they've done in the past) this team wins the Title.

[The Sultan]

I hope so.  Just worried that depth doesn't mean as much in the playoffs, and the Bucks bench is as good as any.

[CreightonWarrior]

Giannis sits.  Bucks give up 131...and win by 20.

No Giannis.  Bledsoe goes for 34, 10, and 6...and is a side note.

Bucks better without Giannis?
1.00 W/L % without him
A lowly 86% W/L % with him.

[The Sultan]

Bucks better without Giannis?
1.00 W/L % without him
A lowly 86% W/L % with him.

LOL...yeah.  Look who they play when they rest him.

[JWags85]

Bucks have the best shooting team assembled in the Association, possibly ever. Nearly impossible to beat in a 7 game series. The only way they don't win the whole shebang is a key injury or a few come down with a case of the yips, aina?

Ever?  Come on man.  They are really fricken good, but they aren't better than the recent Warriors teams with the Big 3.  Especially when you add a guy like Iggy who shot the same percentage from deep as someone like Matthews, and had an eFG in the 55-60% range.  Gotta hope someone like Hill, who is close to 15% above his career average from deep, doesn't come back to earth.

That being said, Bucks are incredible and fun to watch though.  When they are really clicking, I don't know how they don't rampage through the East.  Truly, especially in a 7 game series.  Just gotta stay healthy.

[cheebs09]

Ever?  Come on man.  They are really fricken good, but they aren't better than the recent Warriors teams with the Big 3.  Especially when you add a guy like Iggy who shot the same percentage from deep as someone like Matthews, and had an eFG in the 55-60% range.  Gotta hope someone like Hill, who is close to 15% above his career average from deep, doesn't come back to earth.

That being said, Bucks are incredible and fun to watch though.  When they are really clicking, I don't know how they don't rampage through the East.  Truly, especially in a 7 game series.  Just gotta stay healthy.

I agree. The Bucks are so deep that they can outlast teams in the rehilarious season by overwhelming second units. I worry when rotations shorten, they could be more at risk against a strong starting 5.

Also, we will see if Giannis changes from last year with teams collapsing in the lane on him once it became more of a half court game.

The good news is most of their losses are when teams shoot out of their minds from 3. That is a tough thing to rely to happen 4 times in a 7 game series.

[jsglow]

One of the things the Bucks really seem to have going for them is everyone literally down to the 15th man is absolutely embracing their role.  But when the best player in the league is as humble as Giannis, can you imagine the blow back any malcontent would get?  Let's also not forget that they are incredibly well coached.  Stay healthy boys.  Long time until it counts in May and June.

[hairy worthen]

Ever?  Come on man.  They are really fricken good, but they aren't better than the recent Warriors teams with the Big 3.  Especially when you add a guy like Iggy who shot the same percentage from deep as someone like Matthews, and had an eFG in the 55-60% range.  Gotta hope someone like Hill, who is close to 15% above his career average from deep, doesn't come back to earth.

That being said, Bucks are incredible and fun to watch though.  When they are really clicking, I don't know how they don't rampage through the East.  Truly, especially in a 7 game series.  Just gotta stay healthy.

I don't know, 4ever wasn't spewing hyperbole.

This Bucks team is on pace to win over 70 games that's rare air. 
Also their over 12 points a game margin of victory is near the best ever.
They have scored 100 points or more in over 70 games in a row, I believe, second best ever. 

If this team was in New York or La they would be getting run as possibly the best ever regular season team to date, still a long way to go.

[JWags85]

I don't know, 4ever wasn't spewing hyperbole.

This Bucks team is on pace to win over 70 games that's rare air. 
Also their over 12 points a game margin of victory is near the best ever.
They have scored 100 points or more in over 70 games in a row, I believe, second best ever. 

If this team was in New York or La they would be getting run as the best ever regular season team to date, still a long way to go.

He said best shooting team ever assembled. That's all I was objecting to. Not the overall dominance of the team in totality, which is undeniable