Bucks vs. Mavericks Preview: Milwaukee Still In Search Of First Road Win
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 4:30 PM CST
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| 2011/2012 NBA Season | ||
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| 6-5 (4-2 home) | 4-6 (0-6 road) | |
| January 13, 2012 | ||
| American Airlines Center |
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| 7:30 PM CT | ||
| Radio: 620 WTMJ TV: FSN Wisconsin |
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Delonte West | PG |
Brandon Jennings |
| Vince Carter | SG | Stephen Jackson |
| Shawn Marion | SF | Carlos Delfino |
| Dirk Nowitzki | PF | Jon Leuer |
| Brendan Haywood | C | Drew Gooden |
| 100.5 (22nd) - OFFENSE - 101.8 (17th) |
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| 100.9 (11th) - DEFENSE - 102.5 (15th) |
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| 92.8 (10th) - PACE - 92.4 (12th) | ||
Mavs Moneyball / The Two Man Game / Dallas Basketball
After sweeping the eventual champion Mavericks in their home-and-home last season, the Milwaukee Bucks return to Dallas hoping to win their first road game of the season.
Update: According to Ted Davis, Andrew Bogut will not play tonight. He is dealing with concussion symptoms, presumably related to the blow his head took as he fell to the floor late in the game.
It's not too difficult to pinpoint the high point of the Bucks' 10/11 season: December 13, 2010. That was the night Milwaukee strolled into Dallas, fell behind by as many as 20 in the first half and yet somehow managed to fight back and snap the Mavericks' 12 game-winning streak. Brandon Jennings was big (23 pts, 10 ast), Keyon Dooling (16 pts) and Chris Douglas-Roberts (14 pts) were dangerous, and Andrew Bogut couldn't miss (10/12 fg, 21 pts, 14 rebs).
Unfortunately the euphoria didn't last: Brandon Jennings broke his foot in San Antonio the next night, the Spurs won on a Manu Ginobili buzzer-beater, and the rest feels like history--good for the Mavs, bad for the Bucks. Even so, the Brandon-less Bucks managed to sweep the season series three weeks later with a New Year's Day win over a Dirk-less Mavs team that also lost Caron Butler for the season that day.
Mavericks rounding into form. Many were quick to write-off the Mavs after they looked "old, slow and out of shape" in their season-opening three losses, but RIck Carlisle's bunch has gotten it together somewhat of late, winning five of their last six and three in a row. As always, everything starts with Dirk Nowitzki, though the German superstar has seen his minutes and productivity drop following his Finals MVP performance last summer. Among other things, he's hitting just 19% of his threes thus far (career 38%), his 18.6 ppg is his lowest since 99/00 and his 5.5 rpg is his lowest since his rookie season in 98/99. Strangely, he's 0/5 from three in the last five games, which stands out both for the lack of makes as well as the lack of attempts.
Aside from Dirk, much has changed in Dallas. Jason Terry is still the sixth man and Shawn Marion starts next to Dirk at small forward, but Tyson Chandler is now in New York, Caron Butler is in L.A., DeShawn Stevenson landed in New Jersey, J.J. Barea went north to Minnesota and Jason Kidd will miss his fourth straight game due to a lower back injury. Even so, the Mavs have won three in a row since Carlisle switched to a Delonte West/Vince Carter starting pairing in the backcourt.
Of greater concern? Lamar Odom has been awful (6.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, .295/.182/.636 in 20 mpg) since the Lakers dumped him in Dallas for a trade exception, and Brendan Haywood still bears zero resemblance to a guy owed $45 million over the next five years.
Not the same old Bucks. The record feels somewhat familiar, but how the Bucks are doing it isn't--for better or worse. Through 10 games, Scott Skiles' bunch ranks toward the middle of the NBA pack both offensively and defensively, a far cry from the "all D, no O" extremes of last season. As we've harped on for the past couple weeks, a big part of the problem is on the boards. Milwaukee ranks 27th in defensive rebound rate (70.5%) after tying the Mavs for seventh last season. Dallas can relate to some extent: they currently rank below the Bucks in offensive efficiency (22nd) and above Skiles' team in defensive efficiency (11th). Last year they were damn good in both categories, finishing eighth in each. But one thing that hasn't slipped is their effectiveness on the glass: they lead the NBA in defensive rebound rate (77.5%)
Jack and Jennings hot, Bogut not. Coming off back-to-back wins in which they each shot better than 50% from the field, Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings have upped their scoring efficiency to the vaguely respectable levels of 51.7% and 52.0%, respectively. That's still slightly below average by NBA standards, but it's certainly better than where we were a week ago and would represent a healthy bump from the sub-50% marks Jennings posted in his first two seasons. The same can't be said of Andrew Bogut, who despite supposedly good health has yet to make more than half his shots in any game this season and has seen his TS% drop to a miserable 45.9%, well below even his career worst last season. While Bogut's free throw stroke looks much improved and he's even stroked a handful of 15-footers, his bread and butter post game has been a mess.
The big difference for Jennings has been his finishing: he's now shooting slightly over 60% around the hoop after finishing near the bottom of the barrel last year at 51.7%, which has helped offset a mediocre start from three point range (32.7%). The good news is that Jennings has made 12/24 from deep over the past five games, though the down side is that he's been getting to the line less of late as well. Last night's 6/6 performance was the first time in four games he attempted more than one free throw.
A major contrast between Jennings and Jackson is in the turnover department. While Jennings is once again doing an excellent job taking care of the ball (9.2% turnover rate), Jackson's usually-high rate has ballooned even further to 17.3%. Many of those seem to be coming on overly ambitious pass attempts, so you could say his heart is in the right place--unfortunately the same can't be said about the basketball.
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So, I assume Beno and Luc will still be out tonight.
Which means that the Bucks will again rely on Gooden, Ilyasova, Livingston and the kids (Sanders and Harris) off the bench. Here’s hoping they can provide better minutes than last night’s atrocious bench effort.
Skiles is hoping for Beno to return on Monday
Moute apparently isn’t with the team though.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
What did Jax say
About Dallas in training camp again?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I'm sure it's all forgotten
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Well, Steve called it, Bogut is out tonight with concussion issues, per Ted Davis tweet:
Just did SSkiles show for Bucks pregm No Bogut. Concussion issues from last Nite. JLeuer to guard Dirk.
Oh and puremisery was close, predicting a migraine for Bogut tonight on last night's game thread.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
I do recall that
WTF else can happen
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
if you make enough predictions like me, you make a few shots, I just hope this doesn't
turn into another Delfino episode with the concussions, this team can’t survive that.
I wonder how this explains Bogut's subpar game last night
by Southern Marxist on Jan 13, 2012 6:25 PM CST up reply actions
I only saw the last few minutes of the game, when did he take the charge that he hit his head on?
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
I can't remember exactly
But I don’t think it was early enough to be the sole reason. Could be wrong though.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 6:29 PM CST up reply actions
I actually thought it was in the second half
But I could be wrong. Very worrying news.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 6:34 PM CST up reply actions
I meant
I wonder how much this explains Bogut’s subpar game last night
by Southern Marxist on Jan 13, 2012 6:30 PM CST up reply actions
Wouldn't explain his subpar shooting
All season though, his D was good up to yesterday but 43% is just horrible for a centre
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
He took the hit to the head late in the game
So I don’t think it explains much of anything.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
This is ridiculous ...
And we want to keep building with this guy? Pardon my insensitivity, but …..
Don't think his trade value would be very high atm
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
He would have been better off jumping to rry to block a shot..
All these Euros do now is try to draw charges, making them sittng ducks for this kind of crap. Sorry …this bursts my Bucks bubble.
Tommy
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I meant to say Australia is not in Europe
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Former Bucks
The Mavs seem like the first Bucks opponent this season without a former Buck of some sort.
by Southern Marxist on Jan 13, 2012 6:27 PM CST reply actions
I knew we shouldn't have traded him
How stupid could you be, first Dirk then Jimmer.
Ok, done
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Well we won with minimal contribution from Bogut last night so...
Maybe Gooden will rise to the occasion tonight or Sanders and the rest of our kids will come up big.
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Gooden's had good games.
Dallas’ centers aren’t exactly a dynamic bunch, but they’re big and pretty strong. It’ll be a big help if the Bucks’ perimeter players can put some pressure on the ball.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 6:53 PM CST up reply actions
I believe we can win this game
I’m not so sure it will happen but I don’t think the Mavs are that much better than us.
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Well, by the stats and logic of Alex's post a few days ago...
the Bucks perimeter shooting will suffer in Bogut’s absence tonight. That is something to watch out for.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
That's what worries me
Hoping that Jennings and Jackson don’t go into Hero-mode and shoot themselves into oblivion.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
None of this is his fault, though, concussions happen, family issues happen, elbow injuries happen.
It just so happens, they are all happening to him, just bad luck.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
I certainly don't blame him for missing tonight's game
But he’s been below par since the start of the season, and he was struggling before the head knock last night. Maybe there’s something else going on…not sure. Just seems lacking in energy a bit, struggling for confidence in the post.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
he doesn't even look as spry or athletic as he did 2 years ago, as far as I know your elbow
has nothing to do with your ability to run, jump and move. You guys remember the crazy blocked shots and fierce dunks from past??? I don’t see that same guy at all, not even close.
Gun shy?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I'm disappointed the staff on site didn't do concussion testing right away.
If I could see it, they should see it.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
Thinking the same thing
He never should have come back into the game. He was getting killed anyway, Sanders and Gooden could have put up an equal fight.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
I heard his head hit the floor last night thru my 6.1 dolby surround system
it didn’t sound good and was obvious it was bothering him last night.
Frank said it happened late in the game, how much did Bogut play after the fall?
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
I'll check on LP Broadband in a sec
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
Hmmm I can't even watch replays of in-market games.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:36 PM CST up reply actions
Trying to find it in the play-by-play
It was a Ben Gordon offensive foul, right?
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
Think so.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
Can't find it
ESPN’s play-by-play says he drew offensive fouls around the 6 minute mark and the 2 minute mark, but both are listed as going against Greg Monroe.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
Actually it was a no-call IIRC
Should have been a charge.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
He's one of the best charge takers in the NBA
Can hardly expect him to stop doing that because of a freak injury risk
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
Let's riot in the streets of Milwaukee.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
Downtown Milwaukee is so empty, would anyone notice?
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
Good point
It’s the least busy downtown of a major city I’ve ever seen.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
true, but he goes up and down as a player so much too, one game he looks great
the next he looks pathetic, I’m about ready to ship him off to Minn. or Wash. take Darko and Wes Johnson and a draft pick and just keep it moving.
You don't want Darko and Wes. Come on now...
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing about Wesley.
Go read that Canis Hoopus long read about Johnson and see if you still want him, I doubt you will.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
come on those were first names that popped into my head, its hard to
figure out trades in the NBA with the dang salary thing and rules.
I could live with Darko
As bac-up centre tho
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
If this keeps ups who knows
Might be a good deal
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
You know Leuer though, he will get his in the flow of the offense.
If the guards mess up the flow by shooting jumpers early in the clock, he won’t have a good night.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
Already have one
Leuer Alcindor, of course
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
Can't beat that
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Just not the same w/o Scalabrine
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Or takes 40 shots
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
This is really bothering me.
Does anyone in here have League Pass Broadband and live out of market?
Please check the archives for the Bogut head injury at your convenience.
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Uh...For not playing through a concussion?
You’re kidding, right?
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
He had no choice, look up research on the long term effects of head injuries.
Especially if it is re aggravated.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
Not just he had no choice, it's the right decision and should be made by a medical professional, not the player.
No space for toughness, only stupidity and negligence.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
That's just wrong.
You can’t be tough about a concussion. When brains hit the skull and get bruised, you need to make sure they don’t get bruised again. It’s all a matter of force…brains move around in the skull. Can’t stop it.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
Besides, it's not like it was up to Bogut. He didn't pass the test.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly, it's not up to him for a very good reason: it's the health of his brain and long-term health at risk.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
He was a kid when we traded him :)
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Hey, you said Darko and Wes for Bogut, I'm putting you back to 0
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
But they are two unrelated things with no possibility of avoidance.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
I'd rather have him unpredictably miss a few games a year than have any chronic problems get him.
Speaking of toughness, he’s been battling a back issue and only missed like 5 games for that over the last 3-4 years.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:58 PM CST up reply actions
Completely
But I’m not up to worrying about it right now.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 7:58 PM CST up reply actions
Mavs aren't playing too close to Gooden
Could be a good time to have one of those “Drew Gooden can’t miss” nights, if possible…
Neither did Kareem according to "Airplane the Movie"
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Ersan looks like he's perpetually 40% transformed into a werewolf.
A samurai sword collection. If you can do it. I don’t know if you’re allowed.
by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 13, 2012 7:57 PM CST reply actions
Sometimes he's a Wherewolf.
Get it? Ehhh? Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh?
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
Steve I take back anything nice I ever said about you
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
...and replace it with even nicer stuff -CanadaBucks 8:00PM CST Jan 13, 2012
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:00 PM CST up reply actions
Ok you got my respect back with that one
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Exactly- at the point right before the hair comes.
A samurai sword collection. If you can do it. I don’t know if you’re allowed.
by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 13, 2012 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe he's leaving basketball
To get in one of those Eclipse movies
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Thankfully his electrolytes have stabilized.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:01 PM CST up reply actions
Coaches are administering water by the foul.
Got to stay hydrated.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously there is NOOOOO D!!!
Where did it go? It is the must frustrating thing ever.
A samurai sword collection. If you can do it. I don’t know if you’re allowed.
by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 13, 2012 8:03 PM CST reply actions
Harris was in Odom's face, but he just hit the shot.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
Mahinmi sounds like a fruity drink
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Somehow I think
The fruity Iranian would not be a great nickname
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
by CanadaBucks on Jan 13, 2012 8:06 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yo necessito
A samurai sword collection. If you can do it. I don’t know if you’re allowed.
by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 13, 2012 8:06 PM CST up reply actions
This game could get out of hand in a hurry here in the 2nd quarter
if Bucks don’t start playing some D and moving the ball.
The second team has to step up tonite.
I still think Jennings is going for 40
He did score 29 in a quarter once
Granted against the warriors
At this rate we might be forced to watch Yi Jianlian again...
Oh noes.
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I still like his willingness, nay desire, to attack the rim and play in the post.
This team needs it.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
It's a good sign
But a miss is a miss, and he very clearly doesn’t know how to operate down low yet. Not that he won’t figure it out, but he’s putting himself in bad spots.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
Yea, off-ball slashing is a lot better looking for the attack the rim option for him. One dribble at most right now should be his limit.
I’d still like some isos in the low block. He has been decisive and effective on those.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
Skiles' half time speech...
“Our offense has been good, our defense has been bad. We need our offense to be good, and our defense to be good. That’s what we need to do at the half. We need to turn the ball over less, but move and pass it more. That’s what we need to do at the half”
A samurai sword collection. If you can do it. I don’t know if you’re allowed.
by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 13, 2012 8:14 PM CST reply actions
Ilysova and Gooden are the most useless rebounders I've ever seen
half the time the ball comes right to them and they tip it away from themselves
Don't ask Dunleavy what's burning.
Seriously, don’t do it.
/groin jokez
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
Ok you really have my respect back now
That was good
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Just got home…this looks like a turd sandwich of a performance. True?
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With a nice Mahinmi to wash it down.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
Ugh...
On a brighter note…anyone carrying out Leuerwatch?
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by keiththejourno on Jan 13, 2012 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
Could be worse
Dallas is shooting really well, defense isn’t looking great.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
Roddy Beaubois should be a baseball player
Loose French translation of his name beau=good bois=wood
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
That could be interpreted many different ways
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
Je parle une petite peu francais
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Too many Mahinmis?
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
He was a god in TO
Then he tanked
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Every part of that question makes me sad.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
Yes.
I really wonder what he could do if he ever got extended minutes at PG.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
/hintz from Frank
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
His fall away is going to come in handy later in the season
Its really good
Seems to get great elevation on his shot. Combine that with his size and he can shoot over most anybody defending him in close.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
Is that the second or third time tonight Gooden has passed it awkwardly while going up to shoot?
I’ve lost count.
What is everyone's opinion of the term "pop up zone"
I haven’t particularly liked it, but I’m not sure if I’m just being tough on McGlocklin of if it is really just off a bit.
Thoughts?
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Its location doesn't seem very specific
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
Right. And it's not particularly descriptive. It's just kind of...there
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
‘That wasn’t a travel’ – stop lying. He shuffled his feet.
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Listening and trying not to deliberately burst my eardrums to stop me from hearing them.
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by keiththejourno on Jan 13, 2012 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
Yes
To anybody who was wondering, that’s why he doesn’t do that more often.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
How many people here are actually watching the Bucks feed?
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
Beaubois played well against Brandon in their rookie preseaason and reg season IIRC
They liked running backdoor alley-oops for him.
Is Jennings' D passing the eye test this year?
(this is partially rhetorical)
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He has had a hard time running through picks trying to keep up with Roddy or Delonte.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Are you sure you're not Victor S as well as Steve?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
He just seems to getting lit up by a lot of guys lately
Good players to be sure, but he’s been seriously roasted.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
It don't matter!
He’s a point guard!
But meh, he looks alright. Roddy’s really quick, Dallas setting good screens and nobody’s rotating to help Brandon.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
It matters when the last 4 counterparts have shot like 80%+
Gotta do better than that.
Alternatively, if it doesn’t matter at all, then we’ve gotta never mention his defense again as a positive.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
Could it be because he is playing heavier minutes now that Beno is out.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
I'll take that under advisement. For now I'll let it go.
But the high pick and roll has killed him the last 5 games.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
That's not really a play I'd use to gauge a PG's individual defense
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
Well if you are giving up tons of assists and giving up uncontested or lightly contested jumpers, then it's a fail.
Gotta use PNR because that’s what teams will run until you stop it.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
That's just so subject to what everybody else on the court is doing.
If Jennings gives up a bunch of assists because, for example, Marcin Gortat hits a bunch of 21-footers off Steve Nash feeds, what’s he gonna do? Gotta rely on the rest of defense to adjust too.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
I've seen him trailing a lot on PNR and giving up angles on drives.
Coaches are apparently seeing enough to run it on him a ton. I understand he’s not fully culpable, but I thought he was better last year.
Maybe I’m just wrong.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
Don't get me wrong, I believe you
But I’d be lying if I said I was worried about it long-term. Jennings has always seemed to grade out well by most advanced defensive metrics, and I think anything that makes him (or any other point guard, really) look bad is often as much an indictment of the team behind him.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Oh for shizzle.
Hoping it all normalizes soon. Bogut will eventually return.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Seems like most of the damage opposing PGs do against him is when they attack the rim. I suppose he might be struggling with stopping penetration, but so does every point guard in the NBA.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
I desperately need to get some sleep but I'm determined to see this through.
Just to warn you: the more tired I get, the more erratic I become. Like Jekyll and Hyde.
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We don't have much of a killer instinct/aggressiveness/hustle
on the boards, it seems to me… like the bigs are already ready to run to the other end of the court.
I accidently watched a ton of Larry Bird highlights
before this game… Don’t know why I’d do that to myself.
OK, time to hit the mute button on the Mavs broadcast.
Tired of hearing the Gospel of Brandon Wright.
And on the third day he rose again.
And again. And again.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
Jon Brockman is like a bear. A big grizzly, useless bear.
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Regarding Energee
I feel like we’ve all taken our fair share of shots at the group, but after seeing them up close, them’s some fine looking gals.
Based on our little courtside adventure at the Wiz game?
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 8:41 PM CST up reply actions
That was the best look I've gotten.
Definitely a pleasant surprise after only seeing them on TV or from far away.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
Give him half a 5-hour energy
Don’t want to get him too hopped up
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
Not like Redd was ever a defensive stalwart lol
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
In fairness...
Brooks is 2/4 from the field and Redd is 1/4.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
4 points isn't lighting up?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
He's using one of those new green energy bulbs
They take a while to turn on
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
One positive for the half, at least Jennings and Jackson are still shooting well on the road.
That is all I’ve got.
we don't have another game in Dallas?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
And whoever does the preview for the Philly game
can cut and paste around the “Still looking for first road win”
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
It’s all there is, really. Even Leuer has looked bad. MY WORLD IS CRASHING DOWN AROUND ME.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, rooks need to do better
Will help us rationalize the loss.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
I hear your frustration
It just makes me sad when bogues is out
I don't know.
I’ll settle for the Gooden 21 footer instead. Says the liar
Glimmer of hope?
It’s really “Freaky friday” and the Mavs instead of the Bucks will fold like a cheap suitcase(never got that analogy really or always had good suitcases) in the 3rd.
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I LOL'd
My own suitcase story: once when I was a little kid my mom asked me to go get her suitcase from the basement and I grabbed a heavy plastic typewriter case, thinking it was a suitcase. It still had a typewriter in it.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Yes.
Unfortunately that isn’t a good thing most of the time…
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
For you LP viewers
Paschke just said Bucks have the 3rd-hardest schedule by oppW% for the rest of the year.
based on last season or this season
Either way it’s not that telling is it?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Sullinger here we come
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
Oh yuck.
Put me down for no thanks.
I’ll go on record saying he won’t be an impact player in the pros.
My last such on the record guy was Evan Turner, so take notice now. You have advance warning.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
+1
I was never impressed by Sullinger.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe Carl Landry
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
Please
He’s the guy I want
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
No Canada!
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
Ok I will defer to you
Kidd-Gilchrist?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Undecided there.
I’ll get back to you.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
I think I say Sullinger
because i would like to see a prototypical PF..Think Truck Robinson, maurice Lucas
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I understand the need, but I just don't like the player.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
I’m a fan of Sullinger, think he’ll be good, but I’m not sure he’s the guy I’d want this team to target.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
We need a glenn robinson type scoring small forward
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
Got enuf Rooks
Take it and trade it for a Lopez
by Dreadrastaman on Jan 13, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
Just started watching and what the hell Bogut is out again???????
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 8:54 PM CST reply actions
We are getting a lot of that tonight. Concussion
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
It just doesnt work out for Bogut I remember seeing him hit his head on the floor though.
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
He'd actually need padding in the area between his skull and his brain, where the brain fluid is, to prevent a concussion.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
and any body suit wouldn't be complete without the Horace Grant Goggles
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
I can't do ti....
….I’m gonna get some sleep.
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by keiththejourno on Jan 13, 2012 8:56 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
We’ll send somebody to wake you up if things turn around.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
You deserve better than this.
And sleep definitely qualifies as better.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
We can talk about ice cream.
That’s what I always eat when a game in which I’m rooting for someone goes bad.
On Wisconsin!
Tiger tail FTW
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
orange and licorice
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Oh, it is.
However, I eat reasonably healthy otherwise, so it kind of balances out. Kind of.
On Wisconsin!
Austin Rivers has certainly gone down since being ranked number 1 in High School
I saw him play at the Brandon Jennings Invitational in Milwaukee. He looked pretty good, but I got a Jimmer -type feeling from him.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
They also say that Lamb may be too frail
Avoids contact etc.
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I'm a Harrison Barnes guy myself
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
He is more of a spot up shooter though, his numbers off the dribble are pretty sad for a lottery pick.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
Honestly I wasn’t sure what all the hype was around him initially.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
I actually think he hasn't hit his potential on isos yet. His games seems to translate well as a swingman to the NBA to me.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
Well we won't be picking that low
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Leuer not pleasing Skiles?
He’s only played 8 minutes. Guarding Dirk is enough to make anybody look bad, but he’s riding the pine tonight.
Jon Brockman sighting
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 9:05 PM CST reply actions
Sanders can't do anything without looking like a tool
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 9:06 PM CST reply actions
Hobson sighting.
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It's called pretending the game is close
So people don’t tune out…or start talking ice cream
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
uh oh Brian Cardinal
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 9:11 PM CST reply actions
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for speed in posting that 2 minutes
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Oh, don't kid yourself, he has that on his desk top.
Ready to go.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
I honestly wouldn't even know the reference if not for my wife.
Never read the series, but they say it all the time in the movies.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
I like how we had 2 guys setting a screen there
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 9:13 PM CST reply actions
It makes sense because now we have 3 defenders up there. Come on Bucks
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
So, how much of the Bucks' bad defense has to do with Luc not playing?
Is he that good, or is it the lack of practice time for Skiles to put in defense?
You know what's funny?
I had totally forgotten about Luc.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
I was a fierce Luc defender
and now I’m stuck here thinking, “where does he fit in?”
Kind of a short-term question though. Jax isn’t a long-term part of the roster, his departure will free up lots of time.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
Been thinking that too. So many PFs and now Skiles is trying to fit in Harris.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
It's why I was surprised they matched
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Not where Luc fits though.
I’m a bit confused as well on the LRMAM situation, but it frees him up to come off the bench as a matchup defender, which optimizes his value in my opinion.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
My thinking:
Shift Delfino to SG (if he’s still around), Luc in at SF
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
A damn fine defensive lineup at least
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
Wondering the same thing
I think Leuer’s defense goes a long way toward stopping opposing scorers, but he can only guard one guy. Hard to imagine he’d change things so drastically.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
You got Leuer on the brain, don't you?
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
OH NO
I’ve finally lost it. Legitimately meant Luc. Problem is talking about Leuer on twitter and Luc in here. CAN’T HANDLE IT.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
For you FS Wisconsin watchers...
I am yelling “we saw it coming! we saw it coming!” at the TV right now.
I've had it on mute since about midway through the third quarter
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
Not that I don't like Jim and Jon
But when they’re getting blown out like that…
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
They were talking about how they should've seen the Leuer start coming when he started the second half on Tuesday
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
Um that's psychos
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I am
I don’t know about the rest of you
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
Based on this game: I'm not too worried about finding minutes for Hobson
Hey Scott, if the team ever gets healthy I’ve got your first inactive right over here…
He still hasn't done anything to make me say, his NBA-level skill is X
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
X= turning the ball over, that is a skill, right?
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
Frantically passing after one dribble without ever seeming like a threat to score was my other fallback
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
I am getting exactly what I expected out of Hobson
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
and yes that would be nothing
"You want to see some consistency. Doug takes the ball and gives you a solid effort each time out."
Doug Melvin
by russelTHEmuscle on Jan 13, 2012 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
Why is Brockman playing over Leuer? I mean, not trying to pound the Leuer-speak into the ground, but isn’t he a more important player to have on the court than Brockman, for “development” and what-not?
Still think Leuer is gasses after playing over 30 minutes last night.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Well, Leuer will play every night at least
Skiles basically throwing Brockman a bone.
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Jinx
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Probably throwing Brockman a bone.
Low-leverage situation anyways, get him some burn to keep him playing hard in practice.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Jinx
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I'd say showcasing Brockman
but that would be ridiculous wouldn’t it
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Getting ready for a Brockman-Cardinal swap
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
If a trade happens
And no one wins is it still a trade?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
by CanadaBucks on Jan 14, 2012 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
That's right, no Bango during TV timeouts on the road...damn.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
I really like his desire to be there and his decisiveness when there
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
They are showing Yi now on cutaways...
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Yi! Yi! Yi! Yi! Yi! Yi! Yi! Yi!
Bring out the chair.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
Samuel Dalembert
21 and 16 tonight dang……..
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
I can do you one better.
Jodie Meeks goes for 26 points on 10-11 shooting (6-7 3PT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:31 PM CST up reply actions
However it was the Wizards so you probably need to subtract...
…everything.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
Still... Over Hobson?
Meeks was 2nd round, wasn’t he?
I was jsut going to post that
Beat me to it and +36 but who cares about plus/minus right
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Yup, then Corey Brewer
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
Acie Law IV was still on the board!
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
That draft wasn't that great was it, at least after the Bucks drafted.
Noah went after Yi too.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
Can you imagine?
Noah and Bogut? Would anybody ever score? ON EITHER TEAM?
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
Noah has been bad this year.
Even on D.
Omer Asik is gaining favor at the moment with Thibs.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
True
But what if all he had to do was block shots and rebound from the weakside? He’d be incredible!
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
We sound like the back room of a front office talking about acquiring Kwame Brown or Darko now.
Haha :)
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
And one more John Salmons 2-10
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
never mind, he got up.
I thought the Custodian did some real damage there.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
It is getting like Keystone Cops out there.
Need some Yakity Sax as background music when the Bucks are on offense.
The Bucks aren't on offense.
Offense is being imposed on them.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:39 PM CST up reply actions
/8 forth quarter points
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
fourth
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
He seems well suited for the victory cigar role.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
Like red Auerbach?
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
The object of his affection personified.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
Give or take a few decades
I’m sure the Chinese Communist party is still laughing over that.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
I'm putting on the Nuggets vs Heat now
And I’m going to try and write something of value on the Bucks. Wish me luck.
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Mike Dunleavy, Beno Udrih and Luc Mbah a Moute are your 3 Bucks.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
I'm on something else actually, more shooting oriented.
Gotta get these things up during the schedule breaks or they get buried by the wave of games. The opportunity is now, I must seize it.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
If I had the recap I'd go with this for Three Bucks
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
For CanadaBucks
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
Damn Steve, I thought you were going to jump on this recap grenade for me :)
Pretty easy to write at least…
by Frank Madden on Jan 13, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
I'm the guy running in the other direction waving his undershirt as a white flag.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
Yea, I think we might as well just put the PF label on him now and forever.
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
He is only 19, he still has a chance to be a SF.
Don’t crush my dreams Steve, it is too early in the season for that.
by Brick's house on Jan 13, 2012 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
Deal. He can be a hybrid for now. SF/PF
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by Steve von Horn on Jan 13, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
On the bright side
We held Dirk to 11 >.<
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
That seems like a dark side really
They beat us with their best player having an off game, by his standards of course.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 13, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
I was being mildly sarcastic
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Jason Terry makes everything.
and Wright looked really good against everyone.
Just logged on ...
After having watched a movie instead of the game. I knew this game would deliver this kind of outcome, so I spared myself some grief tonight.
Back to reality, folks …..
Any movie(maybe even Beaches)
Would have been better than watching this game
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
the 4th quarter showcased our depth...
Which I’d put at 6 feet under
It was like going to a party as a young man with say 5 friends. They all get drunk. But it’s not a fun drunk. Not party hearty. Just foolish, slobbering drunks. Acting like foolish, pointless idiots.
You go home thinking you’re going to put that night behind you, Forget it hard. You have to. They’re your friends. Friends make up your world. But you know some doubts remain. That good things will have to happen to make the world as bright & shiny as it had appeared.
Nice analogy
Sure hope our mutual friends sober up for the next party.
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
by CanadaBucks on Jan 13, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
in case some don't like overwrought metaphors
The 4th quarter guys accomplished little. Didn’t play together. Didn’t have an attack. Struggled individually. Didn’t IMO look like NBA players. Reminded me of Hobson in the D League.
Jennings now 44.3% on the year
yee-hah
"He always plays like he's a pit bull that hasn't been fed in about a year and that you've got pork chops in your pockets and that's the basketball." Of course, he's Canadian
Seriously
Sucks that we’ve been resigned to hoping for something like that, but if he can continue to string together solid shooting nights, I’ll feel so much better about the future. Even if the present sucks.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
Jennings interviewed after game in the lockerroom
Wasn’t happy he didn’t get back in the game in the 4th quarter. Said 2X he wasn’t tired. Reporter relayed Skiles comment that if those playing could have closed the gap to 15 points, he would have put some of the main men back in. Didn’t seem to cheer up Jennings. Said something like: it’s basketball; might as well give it a shot.
Doesn’t have to mean a damn thing. But it was him on a different “page” than his coach and talking to the media about it.
Understandable
He’s still a young enthusiastic guy who just wants to play, and he was shooting the ball well. Can’t fault him for wanting to get back out there. Can’t really fault Skiles for preserving his starters in a blowout either. Who knows what to make of it, probably nothing.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
Bathroom maintenance duties
…have this week made me aware of something I’d never heard of before.
A toilet flapper
I had to buy a replacement. Haven’t replaced it yet (that means I stick my arm into the tank water – not the bowl! – to flush). Won’t take long to fix it. But I firmly believe one has to treat home repairs with aloof disdain and procrastination – otherwise they get cocky and multiply.
Anywho, tonight was a toilet flapper of a basketball game.
by unklchuk on Jan 13, 2012 10:45 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Poetry
You’re a maestro of misery, Chuck.
by Dan Sinclair on Jan 13, 2012 11:01 PM CST up reply actions
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