collapse

* Recent Posts

2024 NCAA Tournament Thread by NickelDimer
[Today at 03:31:19 PM]


2024 Coaching Carousel by avid1010
[Today at 03:29:22 PM]


2024 Transfer Portal by Pakuni
[Today at 03:28:48 PM]


10 years after “Done Deal” … It’s Happening! by The Sultan of Semantics
[Today at 03:24:51 PM]


Where is Marquette? by Uncle Rico
[Today at 03:05:12 PM]


Sweet 16 presser by tower912
[Today at 02:40:05 PM]


Dallas bars tonite by Jay Bee
[Today at 02:05:40 PM]

Please Register - It's FREE!

The absolute only thing required for this FREE registration is a valid e-mail address.  We keep all your information confidential and will NEVER give or sell it to anyone else.
Login to get rid of this box (and ads) , or register NOW!


Author Topic: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs  (Read 176003 times)

GB Warrior

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 2265
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #725 on: January 13, 2022, 07:13:36 PM »
Bucks have fully transitioned to only caring about games of consequence. Kudos to Bud for this transformation.

(Mostly kidding - they weren't half-assing in 3 games against the Hornets; it seeks they are just an extremely athletic and pesky team)

wadesworld

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 17384
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #726 on: January 13, 2022, 07:22:15 PM »
Bucks have fully transitioned to only caring about games of consequence. Kudos to Bud for this transformation.

(Mostly kidding - they weren't half-assing in 3 games against the Hornets; it seeks they are just an extremely athletic and pesky team)

No, there is no kidding there. They smoke the Nets and Warriors and then lose 3 to the Pistons/Hornets. The offense always scores. It’s all about the defense. Big games, it flies around. Other games, not great.
Rocket Trigger Warning (wild that saying this would trigger anyone, but it's the world we live in): Black Lives Matter

Its DJOver

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 3004
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #727 on: January 13, 2022, 07:33:26 PM »
That Looney kid ain’t worth chit hey?  Bobby got him in his pocket.

The Sultan of Semantics

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 11519
  • "Private message me coward" - panda
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #728 on: January 13, 2022, 07:34:03 PM »
What a second quarter.
“True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” - Clarence Darrow

wadesworld

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 17384
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #729 on: January 13, 2022, 07:57:19 PM »
When talking about how the Warriors will bus down to Chicago after the game tonight for their game with the Bulls tomorrow, did Reggie just say “They could’ve left at halftime?” LOL!
Rocket Trigger Warning (wild that saying this would trigger anyone, but it's the world we live in): Black Lives Matter

MuggsyB

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 12686
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #730 on: January 13, 2022, 09:44:03 PM »
I still think the Bucks need Lopez come playoff time.  Is he expected to come back this year?

MU82

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 22729
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #731 on: January 13, 2022, 10:08:08 PM »
They smoke the Nets and Warriors and then lose 3 to the Pistons/Hornets.

Well, I'm not ready to crown the Hornets' arses ... but they aren't quite the Pistons, either.
“It’s not how white men fight.” - Tucker Carlson

MuggsyB

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 12686
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #732 on: January 13, 2022, 10:22:21 PM »
Well, I'm not ready to crown the Hornets' arses ... but they aren't quite the Pistons, either.

It's still a problem.  From the games I have watched they go through the motions defensively at times. 

wadesworld

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 17384
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #733 on: January 13, 2022, 10:30:30 PM »
Well, I'm not ready to crown the Hornets' arses ... but they aren't quite the Pistons, either.

They’re closer to the Pistons than they are the Nets or Warriors.
Rocket Trigger Warning (wild that saying this would trigger anyone, but it's the world we live in): Black Lives Matter

MU82

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 22729
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #734 on: January 13, 2022, 11:13:46 PM »
They’re closer to the Pistons than they are the Nets or Warriors.

The Hornets, at 23-19, are actually much closer to the Nets in the standings (3.5 games behind) than they are to the Pistons (13 games ahead). And they're closer to the Bucks (3 games) than they are to either.

Again, please don't read this as "the Hornets are almost as good as the Bucks." Because even though they just beat the Bucks twice in 72 hours, I know they're not really close. But I damn well know that they don't belong in the same sentence as the Pistons. And you do, too.
“It’s not how white men fight.” - Tucker Carlson

JWags85

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 2978
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #735 on: January 13, 2022, 11:45:05 PM »
The Hornets, at 23-19, are actually much closer to the Nets in the standings (3.5 games behind) than they are to the Pistons (13 games ahead). And they're closer to the Bucks (3 games) than they are to either.

Again, please don't read this as "the Hornets are almost as good as the Bucks." Because even though they just beat the Bucks twice in 72 hours, I know they're not really close. But I damn well know that they don't belong in the same sentence as the Pistons. And you do, too.

We’re still barely midway through a fractured odd season with tons of major players missing time.

That being said, BLM was being snarky but if you look honestly, the Hornets are closer to being a lottery team (like the Pistons) than a title contender like the Nets.  And I really like the young Hornets core especially Melo.  But I don’t think that point is all that crazy

wadesworld

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 17384
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #736 on: January 14, 2022, 06:27:28 AM »
We’re still barely midway through a fractured odd season with tons of major players missing time.

That being said, BLM was being snarky but if you look honestly, the Hornets are closer to being a lottery team (like the Pistons) than a title contender like the Nets.  And I really like the young Hornets core especially Melo.  But I don’t think that point is all that crazy

This exactly. The Nets and Warriors are playing to win a ring. The Hornets are playing to get into the Playoffs. They’re much closer to the level of team the Pistons are than the level the Nets or Warriors are.
Rocket Trigger Warning (wild that saying this would trigger anyone, but it's the world we live in): Black Lives Matter

MU82

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 22729
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #737 on: January 14, 2022, 07:36:28 AM »
Okey dokey then, gentlemen. I'm not gonna spend more time in this semantics debate in which a pretty talented young team with a winning record that just beat the defending champs twice in 3 days followed by a road win in Philly is being lumped in with one of the worst teams in the league. Have a great Friday!
“It’s not how white men fight.” - Tucker Carlson

Uncle Rico

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 9605
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #738 on: January 14, 2022, 07:46:32 AM »
Okey dokey then, gentlemen. I'm not gonna spend more time in this semantics debate in which a pretty talented young team with a winning record that just beat the defending champs twice in 3 days followed by a road win in Philly is being lumped in with one of the worst teams in the league. Have a great Friday!

Dismissing Charlotte because they’re not Brooklyn or Milwaukee completely missed the point
“This is bar none atrocious.  Mitchell cannot shoot either.  What a pile of dung”

The Sultan of Semantics

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 11519
  • "Private message me coward" - panda
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #739 on: January 14, 2022, 07:51:30 AM »
IDK, I think a team like Charlotte or Chicago could make a run like the Hawks did last year.  However I think its going to be difficult to sustain that over multiple, seven game series.
“True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” - Clarence Darrow

YaBlueIt

  • Starter
  • ***
  • Posts: 107
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #740 on: January 14, 2022, 03:37:41 PM »
I still think the Bucks need Lopez come playoff time.  Is he expected to come back this year?

No timetable for his return, IIRC. Hopefully he can pull a Za'Darius Smith and be back just in time for a playoff run.

Fortunately, Bobby has been playing so well that we've worked through the absence of Brook quite well. Is he the best contract in the league right now?

wadesworld

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 17384
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #741 on: January 14, 2022, 04:06:12 PM »
Zion has talked about wanting to play for the Knicks to the media in the past.  Now Reddish and Barrett are on the Knicks.  Maybe he'll be the first star to take the QO and become a UFA shortly.
Rocket Trigger Warning (wild that saying this would trigger anyone, but it's the world we live in): Black Lives Matter

DegenerateDish

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 2531
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #742 on: January 14, 2022, 07:54:36 PM »
Bulls…yikes.

They go to Memphis and Milwaukee in the next week. Gonna be a rough week.

JWags85

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 2978
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #743 on: January 14, 2022, 08:38:22 PM »
Bulls…yikes.

They go to Memphis and Milwaukee in the next week. Gonna be a rough week.

Losing Lavine in the first 5 min didn’t help

ChitownSpaceForRent

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 6315
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #744 on: January 16, 2022, 11:16:37 AM »
Well the East is a hospital ward right now.

KD out for 1-2 months, Bulls without Lavine, Ball, Jones, Green, and Caruso.

wadesworld

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 17384
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #745 on: January 16, 2022, 12:25:31 PM »
Well the East is a hospital ward right now.

KD out for 1-2 months, Bulls without Lavine, Ball, Jones, Green, and Caruso.

And the Bucks seem to only care if they’re playing the Warriors, Nets, or Lakers.
Rocket Trigger Warning (wild that saying this would trigger anyone, but it's the world we live in): Black Lives Matter

JWags85

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 2978
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #746 on: January 17, 2022, 07:29:34 PM »
And the Bucks seem to only care if they’re playing the Warriors, Nets, or Lakers.

BUMP as they choke away a big lead in the 4th due to complete and utter apathy

The Sultan of Semantics

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 11519
  • "Private message me coward" - panda
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #747 on: January 17, 2022, 07:46:52 PM »
They are missing Jrue.
“True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” - Clarence Darrow

MuggsyB

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 12686
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #748 on: January 20, 2022, 07:14:45 AM »
I expect Westbrook gone very, very, soon. 

wadesworld

  • All American
  • *****
  • Posts: 17384
Re: 2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs
« Reply #749 on: January 20, 2022, 07:40:10 AM »
I expect Westbrook gone very, very, soon.

For what?  The dude is making $44M this year and $47M next year, and the Lakers don't really have many attractive picks to attach to him.
Rocket Trigger Warning (wild that saying this would trigger anyone, but it's the world we live in): Black Lives Matter

 

feedback