2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[The Sultan]

Didn't they say it is a stinger?  I mean, they flop and b*tch a lot no doubt, but I'm not sure that's a great example.

[MuggsyB]

Klay really needs to find his game.  Right now it's a total disaster frankly.

[wadesworld]

Didn't they say it is a stinger?  I mean, they flop and b*tch a lot no doubt, but I'm not sure that's a great example.

I know it wasn't a dislocated shoulder. But he acts like he has bone on bone shoulder dislocation going on and then goes and hits two free throws.

I'm actually glad I hate watching them this much even when they're not playing the Bucks. Let's me know it wasn't just seeing what I wanted to see because I wanted the Bucks to win.

[MuggsyB]

Big, big, probs for the Dubs.  Curry with a quick 2 fouls.  The first one was a joke.  Regardless, I can't see them winning this series if Thompson continues to be a dumpster fire.  He needs to relax, rise, and fire with confidence. 

[wadesworld]

Big, big, probs for the Dubs.  Curry with a quick 2 fouls.  The first one was a joke.  Regardless, I can't see them winning this series if Thompson continues to be a dumpster fire.  He needs to relax, rise, and fire with confidence.

The Warriors just aren't as good as the C's. Draymond is even worse offensively than he was, Looney isn't a threat outside of the offensive glass, Klay isn't close to the player he was before his injuries, and Wiggins is just a solid guy. Like the Bucks pushing the C's to 7 without Middleton being a testament to Giannis's greatness, the fact that the Warriors are here is a testament to Curry's greatness.

[The Sultan]

I know it wasn't a dislocated shoulder. But he acts like he has bone on bone shoulder dislocation going on and then goes and hits two free throws.

I have never had a stinger before so I don't know what the proper reaction is supposed to be.

[MuggsyB]

The Warriors just aren't as good as the C's. Draymond is even worse offensively than he was, Looney isn't a threat outside of the offensive glass, Klay isn't close to the player he was before his injuries, and Wiggins is just a solid guy. Like the Bucks pushing the C's to 7 without Middleton being a testament to Giannis's greatness, the fact that the Warriors are here is a testament to Curry's greatness.

You could very well be right.  RIghf now they can't score or defend.

[forgetful]

I have never had a stinger before so I don't know what the proper reaction is supposed to be.

In the NFL it usually means they miss a few snaps, because they can't move their arm.

It was a flop, there was no injury. The C's are as bad as soccer players.

[The Sultan]

It was a flop, there was no injury.

LOL...OK. 

[MuggsyB]

It could be a lot worse.  5 important points for Klay to close the quarter. 

[MuggsyB]

The C's are destroying them at the rim.  Very disappointing.

[BM1090]

The C's are destroying them at the rim.  Very disappointing.

Why wouldn't they? They are bigger at every position.

[BM1090]

We'll see if the Warriors can get this back to 10-12 by half and then make a run in the third. They should be down even more than they are with how this game has gone. Boston is at 61% and has rebounded half their misses.

[MuggsyB]

We'll see if the Warriors can get this back to 10-12 by half and then make a run in the third. They should be down even more than they are with how this game has gone. Boston is at 61% and has rebounded half their misses.

That was quick.  Boston fortunately can kick the ball away. 

[MuggsyB]

You have got to be shting me with that Curry foul??  What a bunch of crap.

[wadesworld]

Haha my God the Celtics are a joke with these flops. Once again, rewarded for turning this sport into soccer.

[MuggsyB]

Haha my God the Celtics are a joke with these flops. Once again, rewarded for turning this sport into soccer.

Two of Curry's three fouls were complete excrement.  Pisses me off.

[BM1090]

Steph's 3rd was a foul. Sure, White flopped like crazy to draw attention to it but Steph grabbed him.

Steph's first was ridiculous.

Agree with both of you that that Celtics flopping is beyond old at this point.

[wadesworld]

Steph's 3rd was a foul. Sure, White flopped like crazy to draw attention to it but Steph grabbed him.

Steph's first was ridiculous.

Agree with both of you that that Celtics flopping is beyond old at this point.

The problem with Steph's 3rd foul is that's how Steph is defended every single possession. Contact? Sure. But enough for there to be a foul call? No way unless you're going to foul out ever player before you get 4 minutes into the game.

[MuggsyB]

It could be worse but allowing 68 isn't gonna get it done.  For as good as Green was in Game 2, he has been abysmal tonight and in Game 1. 

[BM1090]

The problem with Steph's 3rd foul is that's how Steph is defended every single possession. Contact? Sure. But enough for there to be a foul call? No way unless you're going to foul out ever player before you get 4 minutes into the game.

Can't argue with that. Steph is reffed in a way that's never made sense to me. He is constantly held off the ball and rarely gets those calls. He's held on drives and doesn't get those calls. Then once or twice a game his defender gets called for the weakest touch fouls. It's almost like an acknowledgment of all the crap he goes through for 40 minutes.

[BM1090]

It could be worse but allowing 68 isn't gonna get it done.  For as good as Green was in Game 2, he has been abysmal tonight and in Game 1.

Yep. If GS is going to pull this out it's going to be through improved defense and rebounding, which starts with Green. Boston has been slightly quicker to every ball, opposite of game 2.

[forgetful]

Can't argue with that. Steph is reffed in a way that's never made sense to me. He is constantly held off the ball and rarely gets those calls. He's held on drives and doesn't get those calls. Then once or twice a game his defender gets called for the weakest touch fouls. It's almost like an acknowledgment of all the crap he goes through for 40 minutes.

Curry is one of a handful of players that they changed officiating for (see also Shaq). If they called it consistently Steph would be unstoppable. So they let a bunch of crap go to make him defendable.

[MuggsyB]

Sweet Jesus. 

[MuggsyB]

That's a flagrant foul.

Tremendous shot by Curry.