2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[GB Warrior]

Maybe the Bucks figured they suck in game ones anyway. If it's on the road, it's house money

[The Sultan]

Yes it does.  You are clearly in denial.  And the biggest reason why it was a poor decision is that Brooklyn doesn't defend and hasn't all season.  Boston on the other hand is one of the best defensive teams.  The Bucks got duped and apparently you did as well Fluffy.

Duped by whom?  This is just so silly. An NBA team with a history of winning tough games on the road was duped. But you saw through it right?

Take a Valium and calm down.

[MuggsyB]

Maybe the Bucks figured they suck in game ones anyway. If it's on the road, it's house money

Ha!  I will say your explanation makes much more sense than Fluffy's rationalizations.  The bottom line is inexplicably Brooklyn was favored in this series and they are now down 3-0. 

[The Sultan]

Ha!  I will say your explanation makes much more sense than Fluffy's rationalizations.  The bottom line is inexplicably Brooklyn was favored in his series and they are now down 3-0. 

Lol. Says the guy who claims the Bucks got "duped" by a "silly media narrative." 

The Bucks were resting their guys regardless. They didn't care about being the second or third seed. We will see how f it was a bad decision but there is zero reason to suggest it was right now.

[MuggsyB]

Lol. Says the guy who claims the Bucks got "duped" by a "silly media narrative." 

The Bucks were resting their guys regardless. They didn't care about being the second or third seed. We will see how f it was a bad decision but there is zero reason to suggest it was right now.

We'll agree to disagree.  But I'm surprised that you have ignored reality. 

[The Sultan]

We'll agree to disagree.  Buy I'm surprised that you have ignored reality. 

What reality? They haven't played a game yet. Hell neither team has won their first round series yet.

[MuggsyB]

What reality? They haven't played a game yet. Hell neither team has won their first round series yet.

Fair enough.  I'll accept your semi-rebuttal for closure purposes. 

[Jockey]

Yes it does.  You are clearly in denial.  And the biggest reason why it was a poor decision is that Brooklyn doesn't defend and hasn't all season.  Boston on the other hand is one of the best defensive teams.  The Bucks got duped and apparently you did as well Fluffy.

So you think the Bucks are run by idiots? They are the reigning NBA champs. They weren't duped and they are not afraid to play a game 7 on the road.

Listen to what Fluff says and you might learn something.

[wadesworld]

KAT's dad and Ja's dad sitting next to each other is so awesome.

[Uncle Rico]

Yes it does.  You are clearly in denial.  And the biggest reason why it was a poor decision is that Brooklyn doesn't defend and hasn't all season.  Boston on the other hand is one of the best defensive teams.  The Bucks got duped and apparently you did as well Fluffy.

If you think the Bucks got "duped" by the media, that they based their late season decisions on media narratives is something

[GB Warrior]

I think it's more probable that the Bucks were uncertain what the Celts would look like without Robert Williams. I'm sure they expected and/or hoped the two teams would beat the crap out of each other in a longer series, but would be comfortable facing either team.

Obviously has not panned out, but it was a worthwhile gambit

[MuggsyB]

Again, I hope most of you are a correct and I'm dead wrong but I do think the Bucks made a significant mistake.

[Jockey]

Should we presume Golden State to be the favorite to win the title?

A top 20 all-time player, another near lock for the HoF (Green), another guy with a solid shot for the Hall (Klay), plus one of the most electric young players in the league.

Add in one of the best coaches and they look like a champion.

[MuggsyB]

Should we presume Golden State to be the favorite to win the title?

A top 20 all-time player, another near lock for the HoF (Green), another guy with a solid shot for the Hall (Klay), plus one of the most electric young players in the league.

Add in one of the best coaches and they look like a champion.

Yes.  I think most would predict Warriors/Celtics in the Finals at this point. 

Golden State could conceivably roll through the West if Poole continues to put up these numbers. 

[BM1090]

Yes.  I think most would predict Warriors/Celtics in the Finals at this point. 

Golden State could conceivably roll through the West if Poole continues to put up these numbers.

Assuming Booker gets healthy the Suns are going to the finals.

[wadesworld]

Running under an offensive player and falling over is such trash basketball.

[GB Warrior]

Running under an offensive player and falling over is such trash basketball.

For such an elite turnaround jumpshooter, Demar sure has terrible balance today

[MuggsyB]

Agreed.

Great half for Grayson Allen.

I will say that Giannis has to avoid these cheap offensive fouls.  I don't know how many he has for the season but seemingly he gets 2 a game when I have watched.  I also don't really get why he sometimes is taking the ball 94 feet.  Get him in the wide post. 

[wadesworld]

The MVP chants when DeRozan is at the line has me dying. 😂

[MuggsyB]

Did you see that?  Not close to goaltending by Giannis.  Isn't that reviewable? 

[wadesworld]

Did you see that?  Not close to goaltending by Giannis.  Isn't that reviewable?

It is, but it saves you 1 point and you use your only challenge so not worth it. Save if for the fourth so if the game tightens up you have it in your pocket. Someone on the Bulls will inevitably fall over on Giannis and get a call.

[MuggsyB]

It is, but it saves you 1 point and you use your only challenge so not worth it. Save if for the fourth so if the game tightens up you have it in your pocket. Someone on the Bulls will inevitably fall over on Giannis and get a call.

I thought goaltending was reviewable without using a challenge but I guess I'm wrong.

[cheebs09]

Should we presume Golden State to be the favorite to win the title?

A top 20 all-time player, another near lock for the HoF (Green), another guy with a solid shot for the Hall (Klay), plus one of the most electric young players in the league.

Add in one of the best coaches and they look like a champion.

Is Draymond really a near-lock for the HOF? I thought he was a Hall of Very Good guy playing with a bunch of studs.

I assumed Brooklyn was going to put up a better fight. I still think a path of Chicago/Boston on the road is better than Brooklyn/Boston at home.

The Bucks Game 1 woes are looking more like a trend. So not having home court doesn't worry me as much as I assume an 0-1 start against good teams.

[wadesworld]

I thought goaltending was reviewable without using a challenge but I guess I'm wrong.

Not sure.

Players are better off playing offensive lineman when screening (Bam Adebayo) than attempting to set an actual screen in the NBA.

Love what Grayson is doing in Chicago.

[MuggsyB]

Horrible turn there by Carter. 

Imagine how cool it would be to be as good as Jrue Holiday?  The guy is incredibly talented.  Does basically everything .