NBA Thread 2020-21

[MuggsyB]

The time is now if you're the Bucks.  Usurp this game, now.  Drop the hammer.

[JWags85]

Was literally about to post how maddening and disappointing Middleton has been and then he just went supernova

[MuggsyB]

Was literally about to post how maddening and disappointing Middleton has been and then he just went supernova

He anticipated your post.  It would be nice if Holiday made a shot down the stretch.

[The Sultan]

McMillan is going to be questioned why he stuck with a clearly limited Trae when Lou Williams was playing well.

[Jockey]

Middleton took over at one end. Holiday at the other end.

[MuggsyB]

Middleton had a pretty good 4Q.

[MU82]

Bucks in 5.

[Its DJOver]

You're either hot or you're due. Khris was due

[MuggsyB]

Question:  Do you have to pay to watch the game outside in the "Deer District"?

[Jockey]

No.

[MuggsyB]

That's a really cool thing for the fans. 

[Jockey]

That's a really cool thing for the fans.

It's cool when the TNT guys come to town. Against Toronto 2 years ago, they were super friendly during commercial breaks talking with the crowd. Chuck's a funny guy.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Only allowed 2 points in the last 4 minutes. Hawks only got 6 shots off in those 4 minutes (+2 FTs). 3 of them were on the same possession.

[MuggsyB]

Only allowed 2 points in the last 4 minutes. Hawks only got 6 shots off in those 4 minutes (+2 FTs). 3 of them were on the same possession.

Do you think it's essentially over?  It seems like the Bucks have the perfect opportunity.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Do you think it's essentially over?  It seems like the Bucks have the perfect opportunity.

Stars seem to be aligning...but I've been a Milwaukee sports fan for too long to believe that anything is essentially over

[MuggsyB]

Stars seem to be aligning...but I've been a Milwaukee sports fan for too long to believe that anything is essentially over

The NBA radio guys were ripping on Giannis for some reason after the game.  "Airballed free throws, took dumb shots, does the same move offensively, etc, etc."  Kinda weird considering he dropped 33 with 11.

[GB Warrior]

The NBA radio guys were ripping on Giannis for some reason after the game.  "Airballed free throws, took dumb shots, does the same move offensively, etc, etc."  Kinda weird considering he dropped 33 with 11.

Took exactly 2 dumb shots and was 1 for 2 on said shots.

[MuggsyB]

Took exactly 2 dumb shots and was 1 for 2 on said shots.

They literally said "He only took two shots in the 4th Q while Middleton took 13".  Uhhhh.....wtf?  Did they notice Middleton dropped 20 in the quarter and was sort of on fire?  I'm not sure who these clowns are....one is Jason Jackson.  They seemed to intimate the Hawks would have won if Young didn't turn his ankle.

[wadesworld]

The Bucks were never losing that game. The Hawks road the energy of the crowd to a big first quarter lead like everyone knew they would. The Bucks weathered the storm and hung in there. The Hawks needed to be up 15 at the half. They were tied. They were not going to win that game.

They could still win the series, but the Bucks will need to play poorly for it to happen (which they are capable of).

[MuggsyB]

The Bucks were never losing that game. The Hawks road the energy of the crowd to a big first quarter lead like everyone knew they would. The Bucks weathered the storm and hung in there. The Hawks needed to be up 15 at the half. They were tied. They were not going to win that game.

They could still win the series, but the Bucks will need to play poorly for it to happen (which they are capable of).

Do you think the Bucks should win the chip based on their talent level vs the remaining teams?  It hard to disagree they are capable of meltdowns.

[forgetful]

Was literally about to post how maddening and disappointing Middleton has been and then he just went supernova

I was thinking the same thing. Then he went off, and I felt bad for questioning his effort/focus.

[wadesworld]

Do you think the Bucks should win the chip based on their talent level vs the remaining teams?  It hard to disagree they are capable of meltdowns.

The Suns are very good. Jae defended Giannis well last year, and Ayton will be waiting as a help defender. Booker and CP3 will shoot 87 elbow jumpers off the high pick and roll from Ayton while Brook is dropping. I see the Suns as just as good as the Bucks, and Booker already gets the all star whistle that nobody on the Bucks does.

[Uncle Rico]

The Suns are very good. Jae defended Giannis well last year, and Ayton will be waiting as a help defender. Booker and CP3 will shoot 87 elbow jumpers off the high pick and roll from Ayton while Brook is dropping. I see the Suns as just as good as the Bucks, and Booker already gets the all star whistle that nobody on the Bucks does.

The Suns are a terrible matchup for the Bucks.  I think they'd rather see the Clippers if they get that far.  As a fan, an NBA Finals against either doesn't matter to me because I never thought I'd see it.  Beat the Hawks first and let the chips fall where they may

[The Sultan]

They literally said "He only took two shots in the 4th Q while Middleton took 13".  Uhhhh.....wtf?  Did they notice Middleton dropped 20 in the quarter and was sort of on fire?  I'm not sure who these clowns are....one is Jason Jackson.  They seemed to intimate the Hawks would have won if Young didn't turn his ankle.

I don't pay too much attention to Shaq or Chuck when they talk about basketball strategy.  Usually they go back to their 90s era thinking where isolations ruled and stars were the ones who isolated.

[MuggsyB]

The Suns are very good. Jae defended Giannis well last year, and Ayton will be waiting as a help defender. Booker and CP3 will shoot 87 elbow jumpers off the high pick and roll from Ayton while Brook is dropping. I see the Suns as just as good as the Bucks, and Booker already gets the all star whistle that nobody on the Bucks does.

Ayton has really improved but he's their only big.  I love Jae but he shouldn't be able to guard Giannis.  I think it would be an intriguing series if it happens.  When Middleton plays well the Bucks generally win.  Remember in that potential match-up there's not much Finals experience on either squad.