2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[forgetful]

Say what you want about Kyrie but it's insane how skilled an offensive player he is.

Yep, might have some mental issues, but one of the top 5 basketball players in the league (well maybe top 7, tough call).

[MuggsyB]

Yep, might have some mental issues, but one of the top 5 basketball players in the league (well maybe top 7, tough call).

I think he's only played like 25 games this year?   He's just a little talented.

[MuggsyB]

I'm trying to figure out why Dragic is on the floor the closing 5 mins for Brooklyn. 

[MuggsyB]

Wow.

[forgetful]

Crazy ending, brilliant pass/play by Smart...great finish by Tatum.

[MuggsyB]

Van Gundy basically made the point that the Celtics will win this series if they can get away with the way they guarded Durant today.  I think he's right.  I also am nor sure about Nash's coaching. 

[MU82]

Very entertaining 4th quarter.

Tremendous defense by the Celtics on the final Brooklyn possession, taking the ball out of Irving's hands and forcing Durant to jack up a contested 27-footer.

Then, great decision by Udoka to not call time-out, preventing the Nets from setting their D.

Then, great offensive patience by Smart before delivering the assist as Tatum spun around Irving for the winning lay-up.

About the only bad thing in that sequence was Breen screaming (incorrectly) that the refs had waved off Tatum's basket. Breen later apologized for being confused when the refs went to check the clock to see if there was any time left after the hoop.

[forgetful]

Very entertaining 4th quarter.

Tremendous defense by the Celtics on the final Brooklyn possession, taking the ball out of Irving's hands and forcing Durant to jack up a contested 27-footer.

Then, great decision by Udoka to not call time-out, preventing the Nets from setting their D.

Then, great offensive patience by Smart before delivering the assist as Tatum spun around Irving for the winning lay-up.

About the only bad thing in that sequence was Breen screaming (incorrectly) that the refs had waved off Tatum's basket. Breen later apologized for being confused when the refs went to check the clock to see if there was any time left after the hoop.

I was wondering what that was about. It was clear it was out of his hand before the buzzer, and I didn't see any officials wave it off. Just trying to keep the court clear to ensure the game was indeed over.

[MuggsyB]

I was wondering what that was about. It was clear it was out of his hand before the buzzer, and I didn't see any officials wave it off. Just trying to keep the court clear to ensure the game was indeed over.

it's called bad announcing.  Everyone makes mistakes.

[MuggsyB]

I hope I'm wrong but I think giving up that #2 seed to Boston could really hurt the Bucks in a potential series.  I also think they match-up better vs Brooklyn.

[cheebs09]

https://thespun.com/nba/miami-heat/look-things-get-heated-between-jimmy-butler-trae-young


Withoutbias is with a lot of bias.

Wow, that was incredibly underwhelming. Completely nothing and Young instigated anything that happened.

[MU82]

I was wondering what that was about. It was clear it was out of his hand before the buzzer, and I didn't see any officials wave it off. Just trying to keep the court clear to ensure the game was indeed over.

it's called bad announcing.  Everyone makes mistakes.

Breen's a good p-b-p guy. As Muggs said, he just made a mistake. But at the time, I was like, "Huh?" Because as forgetful said, it was obviously a good basket.

[MuggsyB]

Breen's a good p-b-p guy. As Muggs said, he just made a mistake. But at the time, I was like, "Huh?" Because as forgetful said, it was obviously a good basket.

Yes.  For about 2 secs I doubted that it was an obvious bucket but then realized it was inconceivable that he didn't get that off before the buzzer. 

[Skatastrophy]

The Bulls aren't as bad as I thought they may be

[The Sultan]

Bucks just looked fantastic in the first quarter and have just played sloppy since then.  Not going to overreact since this is how the Bucks looked in a lot of game ones last year, but still...

[4everwarriors]

They look like chit, hey?

[MuggsyB]

The Bulls aren't as bad as I thought they may be

This is an ugly performance for the Bucks.

[Skatastrophy]

Maybe the bucks are just really serious about declining home court advantage.

[MuggsyB]

Maybe the bucks are just really serious about declining home court advantage.

LOL.

[wadesworld]

Bulls made them battle.

Caruso is the NBA's Brad Davison.

[GB Warrior]

That might be the best chance Northwestern Chicago has to steal one from Wisconsin Milwaukee

[BM1090]

The Bucks have been awful under Bud in game ones. I'd expect a better performance on Wednesday.

[MUfan12]

The Bucks have been awful under Bud in game ones. I'd expect a better performance on Wednesday.

Yep. I think today makes them 3-8 in game ones since Bud took over.

[CreightonWarrior]

I take it Kyrie did not get the tribute in Boston he was hoping for.

[cheebs09]

Yep. I think today makes them 3-8 in game ones since Bud took over.

I'm not sure about the 3rd win, but it's not like the last two have been all that convincing either. Yesterday and last year against Miami were pretty ugly wins.