Game 43: Bucks/Mavericks
by Alex Boeder on Jan 26, 2010 7:35 AM CST
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| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
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| 29-15 (13-7 road) | vs. | 18-24 (5-17 away) |
| January 26, 2010 | ||
| American Airlines Center |
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| 7:30 PM | ||
| Radio: WTMJ AM 620 TV: FSN-Wisconsin HD |
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Jason Kidd |
PG | Brandon Jennings |
| Jason Terry |
SG | Charlie Bell |
| Shawn Marion |
SF | Carlos Delfino |
| Dirk Nowitzki |
PF | Luc Mbah a Moute |
| Drew Gooden |
C | Andrew Bogut |
| (13th) 107.8 - OFFENSE - 103.5 (24th) |
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| (9th) 104.5 - DEFENSE - 104.1 (7th) |
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| (19th) 91.9 - PACE - 93.7 (9th) |
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Linkage
Mavs Moneyball / Dallas Basketball / The Two Man Game
Smaller in Texas. The Mavericks are one of just three NBA teams with a better road record (16-8) than home record (13-7). The Celtics and Sixers are the others better away than at home thus far.
Not for lack of support. For the season, fans have filled American Airlines Center at an NBA-leading 103.9 % capacity. 103.9 would seem to be a pretty good percentage.
And none. The Bucks and Mavericks rank 28th and 29th respectively in And1% (And1's / FGA).
Rematch. Dirk Nowitzki bounced in a game-winner in overtime in one of the most fun games of Milwaukee's season to date.
Down by 18 midway through the third quarter, the Bucks stormed all the way back and took a late lead thanks to the shooting exploits of Ersan Ilyasova and Brandon Jennings. But Young Buck missed a three at the buzzer in regulation. And he missed another three with a couple seconds to go in overtime. That left just enough time for Dirk.
Blowouts. Both teams are coming off their biggest wins of the season. You know Milwaukee's story, a 33-point win.
Dallas won its last game by 50 points. 128-78, and that was sans Jason Kidd (who is probable tonight) and Erick Dampier (also probable). And while the Knicks were awful when they came to the BC a few months ago, they were 14-11 since the start of December prior to getting bounced by the Mavs.
Fifty. In the Mavericks' previous eight wins they had combined to outscore their opponents by 46 points.
Lone Superstar. Four different Bucks have led the team in scoring in the past four games: Brandon Jennings (@Houston), Andrew Bogut (Toronto), Luke Ridnour (@Toronto), and Carlos Delfino (Minnesota).
And just this month, three others also led Milwaukee in scoring: Ersan Ilyasova (@Portland), Hakim Warrick (@LA, @Phoenix), and Michael Redd (Oklahome City). Very balanced efforts resulting an even 6-6 record this month.
Sidenote: Since losing Mike Redd to injury in Los Angeles, the Bucks are averaging 106.4 points per game.
Dallas is on the other end of the scoring spectrum, led by superstar Dirk Nowitzki just about every night. Nowitzki has led the Mavericks in scoring in 11 of 12 games this month and 33 of 44 games overall.
'Drew. Bogut is straight ballin' this month aside from struggles in Los Angeles and Phoenix. In his last four, Bogut is averaging 20.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks.
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Stopping Dirk?
How would you gameplan to do it? Who guards him? How do you play him? Make him drive or shoot mid-rangers over the top of you like he is the best in the game at doing?
I would put Mbah a Moute on him and crowd him and make him put it on the ground. Give help if he beats Prince and make his other teammates beat you.
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 9:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dirk is one of the few guys I would not allow to shoot contested mid rangers all day. Way too good at them.
We need to capitalize on the Bogut – Gooden matchup. Gooden is an OK post defender but should not be able to stop Bogut.
Jennings should get a lesson in point guarding from Kidd this game. Although BJ needs to utilize his quickness against an older legend.
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 9:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jennings-Kidd
Both of them have shot a terrible percentage from the field this year, but J-Kidd has limited his shooting while Young Buck is the leading chucker on the team.
That said, I think Brandon is going to own this matchup.
Chicks Dig The Long Ball.
by ILuvDaBush on Jan 26, 2010 9:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
103.9%
It’s not only the attendance percentage, it’s also Luke Ridnour’s shooting percentage this year, whch is pretyy good.
Chicks Dig The Long Ball.
by ILuvDaBush on Jan 26, 2010 9:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
And Franks percentage with the ladies. =)
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 9:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a good thing my girlfriend doesn’t usually read the comments…but yeah, blogging about the Bucks is a sure fire way to impress the ladies. Yeah.
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 10:09 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Worked for Bill Simmons
And yes, if Bill jumped off a bridge, I would too. What would be left in my life?
Chicks Dig The Long Ball.
by ILuvDaBush on Jan 26, 2010 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Word to that
My girlfriend only reads my Bucks blog when she wants to make up for doing something crappy.
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Jan 26, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the sick thing
about the Mavs win over the Knicks, not one individual player had over 20 points. As good as Dirk is, the Mavs are sick, and with Damp and Kidd probable for tonights game it might get ugly. On the other hand, you can’t count of Drew Gooden stepping in and grabbing 18 boards to go with 15 points
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Jan 26, 2010 9:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The thing about Gooden is that while a good rebounder he is not a really efficient inside scorer with a TS% of only about 51%. I know they have a well rounded team but you have to live with the others taking jumpers than Nowitzski. This is more out of respect for Dirk than disrespect for the other players. The Mavs have a real good team and this will be a tough one. I am looking forward to seeing how we handle this. I need to see the Bucks come out aggressive in this one to have hope for the playoffs this year.
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 9:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hate how our lineup looks like a pre-season lineup. Is there a trade coming? or is this another lame duck season?
by Troy J. on Jan 26, 2010 9:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It’s hopefully a year to build on. I personally would be happy with them getting the 8th seed and losing in the first round. That is something to build on. Add another rotation player with a 1st next season in a deep draft and trade or sign for another guy, coupled with the development of our young core guys(Jennings, Meeks, Ilyasova) we can steadily improve.
I wouldn’t hate making a move at the deadline though. Hopefully to get another young piece, cap, a pick…. something that bodes well for the Bucks present and future.
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason I can’t picture a big deal coming…the fact that the Bucks have so many expiring deals means they could easily upgrade talent by taking on a big contract, but at this point I can’t think of the guy they’d be willing to gamble on. Hammond has often talked about the financial flexibility they’ll have in the summer of 2011 (exciting! or something) which suggests they’d rather get rid of salary for the time being and let the Bogut/Jennings core (plus some lottery to mid-first picks) do what it can.
But it’s definitely funny to see teams like Minnesota and New Jersey playing just terribly when talent-wise they’re not much worse off than the Bucks. Major kudos to Skiles for getting the most out of this roster, though you could also ask if getting 35-40 wins really helps the Bucks that much. I think getting into the playoffs would be a very good thing for the young guys (experience, confidence, raising expectations) and I also think it’s getting harder and harder for the franchise to sustain itself as a perennial lottery team.
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ridnour
I think he’s the most interesting piece since he’s playing so well and could be of definite use to a contending-type team. I’d LOVE if they could parlay him into something along the lines of a younger player or late draft pick, but I’m not sure any team is willing to pay that kind of price for a useful expiring deal.
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our biggest pieces, which we should combine in whatever fashion will give us an expiring contract (Bosh, Amare, Camby) or a young big, are Ridnour, Kurt Thomas and Hakim Warrick. I have no idea if this is possible, but I hope Hammond doesn’t simply hang on to these guys. I have a sinking feeling that Hammond is going to try to re-sign Ridnour to a multi year deal.
by MadTown Hoops on Jan 26, 2010 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Has Hammond done anything midseason?
Looking back on the last few years, I can’t recall any major moves that Hammond has ever done during the season. I can’t think of any trades done at times when other teams were desperate and good deals were to be had. Am I forgetting something?
by MadTown Hoops on Jan 26, 2010 3:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This just in according to league sources....
Bucks Send:
Luke Ridnour
Mbah a Moute
Kurt Thomas
Dan Gadzuric
2010 1st round pick
Suns Send:
Amare Stoudamire
Taylor Griffin
2010 2nd round pick
My sources on this trade our the tooth fairy and the easter bunny
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 3:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The only problem...
You have to re-sign Amare, too…
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would never do that...
Was just kidding about it…
I am a Suns fan too and I am fed up with Amares lack of rebounding and defense… he can score but big whoop so can Ricky Davis and Eddie House
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Feeling good about this one…. less than 30 until game time
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 7:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bucks still looking for a signature road win
They haven’t beaten anyone of note on the road, so uh, they’re due?
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jennings 3/3
All mid-range jumpers. Nice to see…
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 7:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bogut and Brandon getting it done
Bogut nails a baseline fadeaway to cap a 4/4, 10 point first quarter, Brandon adds 9 on 4/7 fg. Can’t hope for much more from those guys, but can’t beat the Mavs when they’re shooting 54.5%…this is a tough team to guard.
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like that smothering D by Ilyasova. Made Nowitzski put it on the floor and forced the miss.
I’m loving Stackhouse… he is really do all the little things and getting a good share of scrappy boards.
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That scrappiness is something I really like to watch. A bunch of players diving all over the ground. The Bucks are playing a little more inspired lately.
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bucks shooting 55%, Mavs 52%
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this isn’t going to last for both teams…even though both teams did exactly this last time out. Bucks have to do a better job on the glass (7/22 vs. 4/14) and hope the Mavs start missing some looks. No guarantees on the latter…
Will be interesting to see if the Mavs find an answer for Bogut (9/9, 20 pts)…aside from him getting free on a couple backscreens they’re not defending him that poorly, he’s just making everything.
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BROGUT.
Everything Andrew touches is going straight in, not depending on rolls of the rim right now. Jennings some nice passes.
Will need something… anything offensively from Luc/Bell to pull this out.
by Alex Boeder on Jan 26, 2010 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or some reheating from Brandon
1/9 after that 3/3 start…I shouldn’t have said anything…
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good defense the last few possessions… Bucks see to be really battling…
by Superelkman on Jan 26, 2010 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
P&R
Making some hay on that the last few possessions…love seeing Bogut/Jennings working so well together.
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not going away...
Against a team like this all you can hope for is to stay close and have a chance to make some plays in the final minutes…so far so good.
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Might try to go direct to Bogut off inbounds
Otherwise Jennings?
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We just can't win the close ones.
Nice game though.
by Zorakathura on Jan 26, 2010 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Story of the season
Same sh**, different day. Love the effort and refusal to fold, but once again they can’t make a play in the final seconds. Still haven’t beaten a decent team on the road.
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Delfino...
Should that have been our man?
by brandonh981 on Jan 26, 2010 9:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually OK with it.
He was on fire again tonight and had hit a couple big shots late. In hindsight I think you would have liked to see him shoot the jumper at the top when he had a better look, but whatever. I won’t complain about the design of the play.
Bogut’s a tough guy to go to in that situation because he has to catch it deep to do anything. Jennings doesn’t seem to mind tough shots, but he hadn’t been making anything since the first quarter.
by Frank Madden on Jan 26, 2010 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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