2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[BM1090]

He has more turnovers than made field goals in the series. The Bucks made their run after he left the game, just like they did after he got ejected from the Brooklyn game.

The Bulls are collapsing 4 on Giannis anyways, with or without Middleton. They’re daring anyone but Giannis to beat them, and the only one who can is Brook. And they know Bud won’t give Brook enough touches/ minutes to beat them.

The Bucks will win the series, but they are not title contenders. Far worse this year than they were last year. In large part because Middleton isn’t close to what he was last year and their offensive rebounding isn’t nearly as good.

Well, they made a run after Middleton got hurt. They made the first run with him leading it and cut it from 18 to 3.

I agree they aren’t title contenders unless he is healthy and gets hot.

[MuggsyB]

Well, they made a run after Middleton got hurt. They made the first run with him leading it and cut it from 18 to 3.

I agree they aren’t title contenders unless he is healthy and gets hot.

I think they have some defensive issues that the Bulls exploited. 

[MUBBau]

He has more turnovers than made field goals in the series. The Bucks made their run after he left the game, just like they did after he got ejected from the Brooklyn game.

Sprained MCL, so you might get your wish of him not playing

[cheebs09]

MCL sprain for Middleton. This series just got a lot closer.

[MUBBau]

MCL sprain for Middleton. This series just got a lot closer.

Not according to wades

[BM1090]

Bucks will be fine this series. Beyond that? Doubtful.

[MuggsyB]

Bucks will be fine this series. Beyond that? Doubtful.

I'm not so sure they'll be fine.  Probably Bucks in 7.  No chance if he can't go if they get by the Bulls. 

[Uncle Rico]

The Bucks win if Aaron Rodgers isn’t there. 

[4everwarriors]

Bucks look lethargic and old. Game 3 is critical. Get their asses handed to 'em and it could be Bulls in 5. Peddle their asses, aina?

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

If they don't make the Finals, they may as well lose in the first round.  The season going into July last year plus JH and KM playing in the Olympics made for a long year.  Get some rest and figure out next year.

^^^^--Pre-emptive rationalization.

[MU82]

Fire and trade everybody.

[MUBBau]

Middleton out 3-4 weeks, Booker out 2-3 weeks

[BM1090]

Middleton out 3-4 weeks, Booker out 2-3 weeks

I'm sure he has some decent sources, but is Melendez reliable? I haven't seen the Middleton news reported elsewhere.

Guess I need to hedge my Bucks -2.5 games bet.

[JWags85]

I'm sure he has some decent sources, but is Melendez reliable? I haven't seen the Middleton news reported elsewhere.

Guess I need to hedge my Bucks -2.5 games bet.

He's pretty plugged in, and from my recollection, not prone to being a rumor monger, probably given his on-air background.

[BM1090]

He's pretty plugged in, and from my recollection, not prone to being a rumor monger, probably given his on-air background.

Thanks. I'm sure we'll get the confirmation from the national guys later today.

[cheebs09]

He's pretty plugged in, and from my recollection, not prone to being a rumor monger, probably given his on-air background.

His wife is Jen Lada (the failed luncheon hostess) and I would imagine she’s pretty plugged in too.

[Uncle Rico]

His wife is Jen Lada (the failed luncheon hostess) and I would imagine she’s pretty plugged in too.

She’s need to dump that anchor and get a scoop hero

[BrewCity83]

She’s need to dump that anchor and get a scoop hero

+1000   

[MuggsyB]

I believe the Timbywolves blew two 20 point leads in the first and 2nd half to lose this game to Memphis.  That's not easy to do.  Until the last 10 secs of the game they were outscored 37-9 in the 4Q.

[forgetful]

I believe the Timbywolves blew two 20 point leads in the first and 2nd half to lose this game to Memphis.  That's not easy to do.  Until the last 10 secs of the game they were outscored 37-9 in the 4Q.

I missed the comeback. Turned it off figuring it was over to watch the Mavs. Was shocked when I saw the score and Memphis was suddenly winning.

[MuggsyB]

Perhaps the comparison between Donovan Mitchell and D. Wade should cease being made. 

[MuggsyB]

Uhhh.....this GSW team is freaking scary.  Poole continues to be Curryesque.  That's a huge problem for the rest of the league.  They have three ultra-elite shooters and another 3/4 guys that can knock them down. 

[MuggsyB]

Another tremendous performance by Brunson.  I said at the time that it was silly he wasn't a 1st round pk.

[MU82]

Another tremendous performance by Brunson.  I said at the time that it was silly he wasn't a 1st round pk.

I believe you, Muggs. I loved Brunson at Nova and was certain he was an NBA player. The fact that Gillespie reminds me of Brunson is one reason I think Gillespie's got a chance. Not as certain about him, though.

[MuggsyB]

I believe you, Muggs. I loved Brunson at Nova and was certain he was an NBA player. The fact that Gillespie reminds me of Brunson is one reason I think Gillespie's got a chance. Not as certain about him, though.

I thought is was a joke that Di Vincenzo was taken ahead of him and a bigger joke that Spellman was as well.  Now, I did think Bridges was the better NBA prospect but the idea that Brunson "could possibly be a solid back-up PG" was just ridiculous to me.  The scouts grossly underestimated his overall skill set.  He was never slow,.  He played under control. and ran Wright's system. 

As for Gillespie? I think he’ll make it.  However, Brunson is considerably stronger, quicker, and changes direction more fluidly.  Gillespie could struggle defensively early in his career.  If you look at the 2018 draft it's pretty incredible the guys taken ahead of Brunson.