Game 53: Bucks/Pistons
by Frank Madden on Feb 19, 2010 12:01 PM CST
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| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
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| 19-34 (13-15 home) | vs. | 24-28 (8-19 road) |
| February 19, 2010 | ||
| The Palace |
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| 7:00 PM | ||
| Radio: WTMJ AM 620 TV: FSN Wisconsin |
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Rodney Stuckey |
PG | Brandon Jennings |
| Richard Hamilton |
SG | Charlie Bell |
| Tayshaun Prince |
SF | Carlos Delfino |
| Jonas Jerebko |
PF | Luc Mbah a Moute |
| Ben Wallace |
C | Andrew Bogut |
| (25th) 103.6 - OFFENSE - 104.0 (23rd) |
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| (21st) 109.0 - DEFENSE - 104.3 (9th) |
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| (29th) 88.5 - PACE - 93.0 (14th) |
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Old & New
John Hammond was plenty busy the past few days, swinging a couple deals that netted the Bucks a new starting shooting guard and three second round picks. His old friend Joe Dumars may have been working the phones just as hard, but in the end the Pistons are no different than they were a week ago when they snapped the Bucks' seven game home win streak.
Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince were both rumored to be on their way out of Motown over the past months, but at least Hamilton didn't seem too bothered by it--he dropped 36 points on 18 shots in the Pistons' 116-91 loss in Orlando on Wednesday. The Bucks suffered a similarly huge defeat two days ago, but the 127-99 thrashing they suffered was far less excusable given it was at home and against the solid-but-hardly-great Rockets.
JS: Bucks find help for playoff run
John Salmons wasn't at practice yesterday but he was with the Bucks for their morning shootaround today and may be in the starting lineup tonight in Detroit [Update: he'll play but won't start]. So, Scott Skiles, this is the guy who's going to put us over the top, right???
"I don't think there's anything spectacular about his game," Skiles said of Salmons, who had played in 51 games with Chicago this season. "He shoots the ball well and shoots it well from three.
"He can post up a little bit. There are a lot of different things he can do. He's a guy with size as well. The last two years we've been playing with a lot of small guards. And he's shown the ability to play the 2 (shooting guard) and the 3 (small forward)."
Scott Skiles: not a marketing guy. Still, we appreciate the honesty, because let's be realistic, Salmons is mostly just an incremental improvement for a team that's been playing the greater-than-the-sum-of-their-parts angle most of the season. The biggest concern now is whether the Bucks can parlay their solid run up to the all-star break into a credible drive for the playoffs. Can this team stay healthy and play .500 ball for an extended period? The clunkers against Detroit and Houston in the last week weren't exactly promising on that front, and we all know the Bucks' penchant for miserable stretch runs. But you gotta start somewhere.
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Salmons with team, Ivey/Brezec joining up tomorrow
Salmons won’t start, but who are we kidding? This team is nothing without Primoz Brezec.
By the way, that poll asking about what the Bucks should do at the deadline was absurdly even. 35, 34, and 30 percent. Based on the descriptions, I’m not even sure what actually happened, sort of a mix of buying (Salmons) and selling (draft picks). Certainly didn’t stand pat, despite the 35 percent plurality.
Nother slow start
Salmons enters five minutes into the first quarter. Ilyasova comes in with him after Luc gets beaten down the court by Jerebko. Pistons looking a lot more energetic right now.
Pistons now 11/11 from the field
25-15. Just need to hang in this game until the Pistons miss a shot…
by Frank Madden on Feb 19, 2010 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
23-6 Bucks run
A lot easier when the other team doesn’t make every shot…bench again doing the work. Ersan 9, Salmons getting to the hoop for 7 points.
Missed the game
how did Mr. Salmons look?
by dishingoutdimes on Feb 19, 2010 9:36 PM CST reply actions
Goes to double OT
Jermaine O’Neil has fouled out and Wade isn’t playing… Think you can handle this one, Grizz?!
At the Game at the Palace
I made it to my first game at the Palace to see this one live. I like and dislike some things about Salmons.
First off, he gives us a much needed create-your-own-offense guy. He’s solid on the drive.
That being said, he seemed to have very little court vision, or awareness at all. And that “dagger?” He held on to the ball for 5 seconds just dribbling so he could huck up a three. It was a terrible shot, all things considered. I was furious as I saw it unfolding, and then he hit it. Put me in my place.
It appears that the bucks have replaced a PF chucker in Warrick with a SG chucker in Salmons. If this means more PT for Turkish Delight, I’m fine with it.
SG chucker seems more appropriate, especially if their shots are from the same range. I agree, if this gives Ersan more chances I am all for it. Warrick had flashes of brilliance, but he always felt like a rental anyways. I like that we are developing our younger guys.
by MadTown Hoops on Feb 20, 2010 8:33 AM CST up reply actions
Salmons and Stackhouse both assert
Someone commented that both last night were asserting their individual games. That may be Salmons style, or it may be that he doesn’t know his teammates yet. But Stackhouse usually does what’s needed (to the best of his mature abilities). So I wonder if Stiles, who’s oft on record as wanting more toughness from his squad, wants the two vets to show that a basketball games is won by players who assert themselves and make things happen.
I REALLY like ball movement when it brings high percentage shots. But ball movement amongst the timid doesn’t do much for me or the scoreboard. I’ll be watching to see if S & S demonstrate toughness and assertiveness – and if the team follows suit.
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