2021-22 NBA Thread: The Bucks are Reigning Champs

[The Sultan]

My modern 7 man rotation would be:

Curry
Jordan
Magic
James
Durant

with Giannis and Bird coming off the bench. 

I'd bring Magic off the bench with Curry running point. Then add a nice rim protecting center.

[Uncle Rico]

My modern 7 rotation would be

Dirk
Bird
Stockton
McHale
Nash
Gasol
John Dawson

[MU82]

My modern 7 rotation would be

Dirk
Bird
Stockton
McHale
Nash
Gasol
John Dawson

That's a good one. A little something for Nrs, and a lot for Doc Dribble ... though I think you forgot Herro.

[Uncle Rico]

That's a good one. A little something for Nrs, and a lot for Doc Dribble ... though I think you forgot Herro.

Take Dawson out then. 

[MU82]

Take Dawson out then.

Oh sure ... and lose Ners. That's so like you.

[4everwarriors]

Honkies kan ball two, aina?

[MuggsyB]

Where's Rick Barry or Luka?

[forgetful]

My modern 7 man rotation would be:

Curry
Jordan
Magic
James
Durant

with Giannis and Bird coming off the bench.

I'd go Curry, Jordan, James, Durant, and Kareem.

Bring Bird and Olajuwon off the bench.

Magic would is a creator, and would never have the ball in his hands with James/Durant/Jordan on the floor. Curry largely becomes a 2-guard, playing off ball as a shooter.

I honestly might put Bird in the starting lineup, mainly as another off-ball 3-point shooter. Want the ball in either Jordan, James, or Durant's hands.

[MuggsyB]

I'd go Curry, Jordan, James, Durant, and Kareem.

Bring Bird and Olajuwon off the bench.

Magic would is a creator, and would never have the ball in his hands with James/Durant/Jordan on the floor. Curry largely becomes a 2-guard, playing off ball as a shooter.

I honestly might put Bird in the starting lineup, mainly as another off-ball 3-point shooter. Want the ball in either Jordan, James, or Durant's hands.

I don't mind switching Magic for Hakeem.  I feel pretty comfortable that 7 would never lose. 

[MU82]

Magic would is a creator, and would never have the ball in his hands with James/Durant/Jordan on the floor.

Magic started every game he was healthy enough to play for the Dream Team.

That team had a bunch of ball-dominant players, and it worked out OK for them.

[MuggsyB]

You would think Tatum is due for a big game tonight.  I really hope I'm wrong.

[MU82]

GS significantly outplays Bos in the first quarter, and also gets the benefit of officials' calls.

I do think the Celtics are doing a nice job dogging Curry. He's having trouble even catching the ball. So tired he even missed a FT.

I was surprised Kerr left Looney in to get his third foul with several minutes left ikn the quarter.

[MuggsyB]

GS significantly outplays Bos in the first quarter, and also gets the benefit of officials' calls.

I do think the Celtics are doing a nice job dogging Curry. He's having trouble even catching the ball. So tired he even missed a FT.

I was surprised Kerr left Looney in to get his third foul with several minutes left ikn the quarter.

Golden State should have dropped the MOAB early.  Instead they have allowed Boston to creep back into the game. 

As for them switching their coverage on Curry we all knew this would happen.  Hopefully GSW regains some mojo immediately. 

[MuggsyB]

This is some crazy brutal shooting.  Wow.

[MU82]

Impressed with Wiggins pretty much all series.

Shows what can happen when you escape a losing culture and join a winning one.

[MuggsyB]

Impressed with Wiggins pretty much all series.

Shows what can happen when you escape a losing culture and join a winning one.

Ya....that was one of those highway robbery trades.  He's easily been their 2nd best player all playoffs.

[BM1090]

Impressed with Wiggins pretty much all series.

Shows what can happen when you escape a losing culture and join a winning one.

Yep. Part of it is effort/caring more. But he's in a much better spot now.

He's been GS 2nd best player this series.

[MuggsyB]

Thankfully the Celtics don't really have a PG and kick the ball away constantly.  It's been a huge factor in this series. 

[MuggsyB]

Uh-Oh.  That was quick.  I was concerned Tatum could go off.  Ughhh.

[MU82]

Impressive rally by Celtics. They play D and they play hard. When the 3s start going in, they're ... well ... championship quality.

[BM1090]

Whistle has completely flipped to Boston but more importantly, they've hit 8 threes in a row.

[MuggsyB]

Tatum is much better when he doesn't dick around with the ball laterally on the perimeter. 

Maybe that Klay triple changes momentum?

[MU82]

I didn't think I'd have to say this tonight but ...

Curry is hurting the Warriors. He's having a terrible shooting game -- missing badly on many attempts -- and the Celtics are having great success putting him into action on defense over and over again.

Poole just hit a buzzer-beating 3 to end the third, setting up what could be a wild 4th quarter. For the Warriors to win, Steph either has to have an incredible finish or another GS player or two has to step up.

[MuggsyB]

Hopefully Curry wakes up in the 4Q.

[MU82]

Good on the refs not calling Smart's flops.