Bucks vs. Rockets Preview: Milwaukee Hoping For Third Straight Road Win Against Red-Hot Rockets
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 11:08 AM CST
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| 2011/2012 NBA Season | ||
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| 6-10 (2-8 away) | 10-7 (7-1 home) |
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| January 25, 2012 | ||
| Toyota Center | ||
| 7:00 PM CT |
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| Radio: 620 WTMJ TV: FSN Wisconsin |
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Brandon Jennings |
PG | Kyle Lowry |
| Shaun Livingston |
SG | Kevin Martin |
| Carlos Delfino | SF | Chandler Parsons |
| Luc Mbah a Moute | PF | Luis Scola |
| Andrew Bogut |
C | Samuel Dalembert |
| (24th) 99.6 - OFFENSE - 105.4 (9th) |
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| (17th) 102.1 - DEFENSE - 104.5 (21st) |
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| (9th) 92.7 - PACE - 91.2 (18th) | ||
On the Rockets: The Dream Shake / Houston Chronicle / Clutch Fans
After losing their first eight road games of the season, the Bucks head to Houston looking for their third straight road win. It won't be easy though--while the Bucks slumped to a disappointing 97-92 loss against the Hawks at home on Monday, Houston has now won seven in a row and have lost just once in eight home games this season.
Lowry breaks out. After four middling seasons spent mostly in Memphis, Kyle Lowry has found a home in Houston. Lowry's triple-double against the Wolves was just another day at the office for the former Villanova star, who enters tonight's action averaging career highs of 16.5 ppg, 8.7 apg and 6.9 rpg on 56% true shooting. Always known as a tough defender, Lowry has become the complete package in his sixth NBA season and should give Brandon Jennings a stiff test in the backcourt. Jennings enters tonight's matchup having scored 20+ points in four straight games, the longest streak of his career.
What happened to Luis Scola? After a career year last season, Luis Scola was nearly traded to New Orleans in December and has yet to hit his stride through 17 games this season. Normally a lock to hit half his shots and rebound at a good clip, Scola's fg% is down slightly (.478) and his lack of free throws is another major reason his true shooting percentage has cratered to a mere 50% (hint: that's Brandon Jennings-in-09-10 bad). Perhaps more worryingly, his rebounding is also way down: after grabbing 14-16% of available misses the past few seasons, he's reeling in under 11% this year.
[Steve's late additions]
All hail the steady role player! Rockets second round pick Chandler Parsons has taken over as the starting small forward due in large part to struggles and lapses by Chase Budinger, and the former SEC Player of the Year has done some nice things with the opportunity. Like so many players on the Bucks' roster Parsons does many things fairly well but nothing quite at an impact level. He runs the floor, moves the ball, grabs a few rebounds and hits a few shots along the way. He's nothing particularly special, but like Jon Leuer he is a second-round steal that may never dominate but can always help achieve the goal of winning basketball games. Whomever draws Parsons on defense had better block out, or else this might happen. Or this. Or this. Or this. Or this. On second thought, I'm actually kind of hoping they do forget to block him out on one play...
Thank goodness for David Kahn. I've been hard on Brandon Jennings, but I still understand the alternative on draft night and thank my lucky stars David Kahn is in the NBA universe as a result. On the eve of the 2009 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks knew they needed a point guard. The front office tried to decide on their man. Would they take the Oak Hill Academy product and former top-rated high school player who eschewed the University of Arizona for a professional opportunity in Italy, or the steady college product who led a very successful Syracuse team to a Sweet Sixteen run in the NCAA tournament? Bucks scouts loved the swagger and potential that Jennings flashed, but Flynn displayed leadership and a steadiness the franchise desperately needed after whiffing on Joe Alexander in the draft the previous year.
By the time draft room discussions and debates ended, the Bucks had reportedly moved Flynn ahead of Jennings on their draft board and settled on what they perceived as the safer pick. With the writing on the wall, Jennings' agent (Bill Duffy) elected to pull his client from the live draft event at the last and wait out the process in his Manhattan hotel room to avoid any embarrassment if he took a tumble in the first round without the Bucks to catch him.
Then something unexpected David Kahn happened. The Minnesota Timberwolves general manager decided to use his No. 5 pick on Ricky Rubio and then suddenly picked Jonny Flynn with the very next pick! With Flynn off the board, the Bucks simply moved on to their next highest rated player and chose Jennings at No. 10. The whole situation caught everyone by surprise. If you recall, it took a while for Duffy and Jennings to get to Madison Square Garden and execute the full David Stern handshake and hat photo tradition, so the pick really did come out of the blue. Flynn toiled away in an ill-fitting triangle offense in Minnesota, struggled to do anything well and eventually got shipped to Houston during a 2011 NBA draft-day deal. He still isn't doing anything of note, as he averages a paltry 3.6 points and 3.4 assists in 14 minutes per game this season. As you watch Flynn ride the bench, remember to thank David Kahn when you go to sleep tonight.
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I think skiles needs to start getting playing time again. I know we won a couple with him playing less then 10 minutes he has so much potential and he always seems to be in the right spot. He will only get better with more playing time I think lineup should be Jennings Livingston luc Richard and leuer and then bogut
by hoffie20 on Jan 25, 2012 11:39 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions
I voted for that
On the blog prior to this, I like that 5.
"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 25, 2012 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
I think we should run the team
by hoffie20 on Jan 25, 2012 12:03 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
No thanks
I have something against ulcers, high blood pressure and the desire to commit hari-kiri. We think it’s easy sometimes but I imagine it is completely the opposite.
"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
:)
Yes I agree your probably right
by hoffie20 on Jan 25, 2012 1:01 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I am a Chef by trade
And I could imagine the same scrutiny applied in my field:
Walking out of the kitchen with 20 microphones stuck in my face
“You served parisienne potatoes with the ham where most chefs would have gone with scalloped, why the switch”
“There’s been mixed vegetables three nights in a row and it’s obvious the customers don’t like them, when are you going to change?”
So no thanks
"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 25, 2012 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
what?
mixed vegetables? how can you call yourself a chef??
maybe your being a Chef by profession (I was about to say by trade but I saw the cap C on Chef) explains why you can be making nice contributions here a goodly amount.
the meal periods are hectic, but perhaps it can be quiet between them.
Are you acquainted with and fond of Pie in the Sky?
Pie in the sky
Part of some song lyrics is all I know….
"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
An English mystery series
The protagonist is a round man who is a police official by day. And the owner with his wife of a small quality restaurant by night. The fact that he’s smart means there are few chase scenes. A positive for me. And the fact that he and his wife are smart means good dialog. Interesting characters, and ambiance.
I got the DVDs from our local library and watched, say, 15 of them. They probably aired 5 or 10 years ago.
Should have been "The fact that he's round..."
Because of weight he’s not an action character.
Or Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Fall"
from the movie of the same name
Well they tell me of a pie up in the sky
Waiting for me when I die
But between the day you’re born and when you die
They never seem to hear even your cry
CHORUS:
So as sure as the sun will shine
I’m gonna get my share now of what’s mine
And then the harder they come the harder they’ll fall, one and all
Ooh the harder they come the harder they’ll fall, one and all
"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
Mike Dunleavy Jr. would not see one second of playing time in that scenario...
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
Some Argentinean presence tonight
Too many Power Fowards in Milwaukee right now, but I would love these two playing together here. Luis has been sat down in many of the last games’ fourth quarters and as Frank points out, he’s playing below his usal level. Hopefully, Luc will keep this trend going on.
(Picture stoy: Carlos had joked previoulsy about Scola maybe not paying dinner before the game. Here’s the evidence he did.)
Looks to me
Like they belong on the same team. (If only for Jane G’s viewing pleasure.) Hammond, get it done!
For me, the link was partially broken. I’m experimenting to see if this works differently.
Guess not – probably because the link doesn’t end with an actual file name of an image: like photo1.jpg. Instead it just references “1” which is likely the position in a “slide show.” Not the same as a file name.
Don’t call me stubborn, but I’m trying one last time.
I cheated:
The photo prompts an obvious question. Both men have flash in their eyes. But NEITHER has red eye. Do Spanish-speaking people have no blood?
Do their veins course with Gatorade or something?
Chuk, didn't you claim to not know how to post pictures the other day?
Look at Mr. HTML over here…
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
It wasn’t the other day. It was eons ago, measured in sea tortoise time. Then one day I was doing a Reply. And I happened to take in the little row of icons. Gee, I commented to myself. Wonder what that little image icon does? Beats me, I replied. Let’s try it, we both said at the same time. (I love it when that happens.) And we did try it, and surprisingly enough it wasn’t so complicated that I/we couldn’t get a result.
Sometimes my cleverness astounds me. Both of me’s.
thought I responded to this but guess not
I grabbed the image to my computer, edited it and uploaded it to a website I manage.
Glad to see
Love re-upping in Minny.
"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
Conisdering his talent
I think more than a few of the big market teams would have pursued him.(Lakers for sure)
"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 25, 2012 12:59 PM CST up reply actions
Small Market Victory?
I’m confused how extending rookie contracts equates to victories for small markets? Not aimed at you directly Frank, because this has been said a number of times from a number of sources, including SportsCenter, NBA TV, etc when Westbrook extended with OKC.
IMO, this isn’t a victory at all for a small market. Lebron signed his rookie extension, Melo, Bosh, Amare, D-Will, CP3, Dwight Howard all signed their rookie extensions under their RFA status. Therefore the problem has never been keeping RFA at all, but keeping them after their 2nd contract as a UFA. Signing a 1 year contract as a RFA as a superstar would be groundbreaking step backward for small markets, but this Love, Westbrooke, Gordon, Durant, etc is just the norm.
I was being slightly sarcastic (well, with the ! at least), but I do like to see smaller market teams keep their good players. Gives me some hope in case the Bucks ever got someone Love-like….
But you’re absolutely right about guys on rookie deals—those guys ALWAYS take the money, usually with an extension rather than testing the market. Can’t blame them given it’s their first chance to make monster dollars and the RFA process makes it difficult to leave without incurring a fair bit of risk.
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
some interesting encouragement
for you guys. Hollinger has the bucks with a 55% chance to make the playoffs as the 8th seed. interestingly enough he has them projected to acheive this with a 30-36 record. They are also only 4.5% behind the projected 7th place Celtics
They are leading the 9th place Knicks by roughly 14% and 31% ahead of the 10th place Cavs.
The top six teams in the east all have over a 97% chance of making the playoffs realistically leaving the Bucks with two spots to fight over
by Charlie_Buckets on Jan 25, 2012 1:45 PM CST reply actions
dang
I wanted 6th. To support dreams of the 2nd round.
But it’s hard to squeeze through a 3% window.
Hollinger
I wouldn’t give his % the end all be all. I read yesterday that Indy has had the easiest schedule of any team in the NBA to date. I think the 6th seed will be in play if we beat Indy win that head to head series.
Thats funny because
In my FanPost that had my predictions I had the same record but 9th.
"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
Oops I had 31-35
"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
Sneaky but thoughtful...
I say we make a play for one of Orlando’s backup C’s since they want to try and keep Dwight. They can’t keep Howard, Orton (who they declined the rookie option on..) and Anderson
Who turned the light's out?? Because I don't see nobody!
This is an urgent call!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel that a few of us (good fellows that we may be) are over-posting here. And, frankly, creating an environment that often wanders quite far afield from Bucks basketball.
The least painful solution for this (rather than SB Nation hunting us down for extreme prejudice) is for:
LURKERS PLEASE POST. This forum is great, but it must have new blood. ANYTHING you say will be a BIG CONTRIBUTION.
LURKERS PLEASE POST. LURKERS PLEASE POST. Only you can restore balance here……..
Hahaha
We actually have had a number of new posters over the past week or two…but the more the merrier :) Most start furtively.
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 6:07 PM CST up reply actions
lurker, posting
i hope this game doesnt make me as crabby as the last one.
Seriously.
I was just in a foul mood for about the last five minutes of that game…just didn’t feel like they could win with that group out there (even though they almost did).
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
Also...
Can you stop naming these previews after seemingly insurmountable streaks? It really chides my confidence.
A samurai sword collection. If you can do it. I don’t know if you’re allowed.
by TwoShoesMcGooze on Jan 25, 2012 6:29 PM CST reply actions
yea just have to face the bulls or heat
oh wait doesnt really matter there, can we just tank this season
As much as my brain tells me that our upside is a dead end my heart still would love to see the Bucks in the playoffs...
The conundrum of being a bucks fan…
Ugh.
Did you enjoy the Rox sideine guy saying the Bucks “flourish in the halfcourt”? Haha.
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 7:13 PM CST up reply actions
What is the mean with this team again?
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 25, 2012 7:15 PM CST up reply actions
obvious joke alert
you’re pretty mean with the mean
with a healthy Bogut and the way we’ve been acting more like a functional team, we can…
oops… never mind
News to me...
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
i like the rockets announcers
just keep comlimenting the bucks, almost like they havent seen us play before
Thankfully he walked off
Bogut always limps when he walks, so not sure what that means…
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
Dunleavy hit a shot?
WHAT IS THIS I DON’T EVEN
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:34 PM CST reply actions
I thought to myself after the first 2 minutes of this game
Boy it would have been nice to see those players and those two shots in the 4th quarter of the game vs Hawks. Delfino jumper, Bogut hook shot..
Jax wants to start again
Still like livingston
He hasn't hit a 3 since last year
literally. Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s last made three was December 30th, 2011…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
You know, I thought that Courtney Lee would briefly threaten to play on every single team in the NBA in his career.
He was traded 3 times in his first 3 seasons…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:42 PM CST reply actions
Everybody deserves to miss threes...
Share the love?
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
So it would save his statline?
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
Phuckin Ersan ..missing the bunny
But rebounding
Of course Washington is bludgeoning Charlotte to death...
They’re up 70-47 right now.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:46 PM CST reply actions
Seems like when teams are on a major losing streak...
They love to see the Wiz, Bobcats, or Raptors on the schedule
I know I'd love 5 games against the Toronto Raptors...
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
Wasn't a collision, he landed on his foot, that happens all the time in this league.
by Brick's house on Jan 25, 2012 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
But if it's an injury, it has its site on Bogut
I can’t stand the injury parade anymore,he ain’t a centerpiece if he isn’t on the floor
What else is new?
Channel turning …i cannot stomach this team tonight, guys ..sports is supposed to be entertaining……have a good one.
LEUER'S IN!
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:48 PM CST reply actions
Considering how bad this draft was supposed to be, there are some quality guys out of the 2nd round.
Parsons, Leuer, Josh Harrellson, Isaiah Thomas and even Lavoy Allen put up good numbers the other night.
Lots of rookies playing pretty well right now.
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
Leuer, Jennings, and LRMAM in.
Ilyasova, Udrih, and Gooden return to their places on the bench.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:49 PM CST reply actions
First possession after the substitution is an offensive foul by LRMAM...
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:50 PM CST reply actions
Mike Dunleavy steps up to the plate...
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
/misses a long three
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 25, 2012 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
Nothing is more frustrating that a Bucks game
We’re blowing out the Rockets and Bogut goes down for the game. Now it just feels like we’re trying to keep our head above water
This is why we need a backup center
And not gooden
Inactive?
We’ve already had 12 guys in the game tonight, so he must be inactive right?
by ZV on Jan 25, 2012 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
Me too
I won’t watch the Bucks for the rest of season when Bogut isn’t playing.
Sanders is coming in, Skiles is throwing the kitchen sink at this.
Can someone stop this layup drill of a game? Nope
we just have no one who can defend the paint when Bogut leaves the game...
I obviously don’t expect them to be on Boguts level but I wish we had someone halfway decent… It’s not fair… Chicago has like 3 dudes who can defend the paint…
I wish skiles would just stick with one main team
I know fatigue, etc. but let the swim or sink. Eff it
I really hope they turn it around...
I keep rooting for the Knicks and Celts to lose so the Bucks can take a spot in the playoffs but if they can’t maintain 12 point leads with their supposed stellar defense, it’ll all be for naught. NY is losing to the Cavs right now. this is a prime time to gain more ground!
i really dont get wht he keeps taking 3s
just bc one goes in by accident doesnt make it a good idea.
This is the problem with Skiles
He’s so worried about keeping guys confident that he encourages them to take shots they’re not going to make. But then he’s constantly yanking guys around in terms of playing time.
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
It would sure be nice if we had someone else who can create a shot other than Jennings. That way BJ could play off the ball more. He can be a deadly spot up shooter on nights where he is rolling. Part of the reason we struggle is that our best offensive player has to run the offense.
by CHAController on Jan 25, 2012 8:26 PM CST via mobile reply actions
It all comes down to a lack of a star
Even Jennings struggles with consistency,and he doesn’t make up for it with elite passing either.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 25, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
And now Beno???
Exorcising some demons?
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
It's funny because
….They really shouldn’t be
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 25, 2012 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
I am so sick of the Cousins commercial
with the hillbilly.
Ah-kah-na-mo-wahk
As some would say it…
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 25, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
WAY TO RUIN IT ALL
…With your very relevant point
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 25, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
They've weathered that initial storm and actually extended the lead
So that’s a very good sign. But Houston has been getting a ton of open looks…if they start going in…
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
Don't bring Gooden back in
This is the right squad
Step 3: Give up shots to Houston.
Inside and outside.
by Jacob Grinyer on Jan 25, 2012 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
What in the wide wide world of sports is goin on here?!?!
I leave the the game at half expecting a blowout, and I check back and see the Bucks up by 12. Wow
by Brick's house on Jan 25, 2012 9:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions
WTD
I got home from class, saw the Bucks were losing by 9 or 10, caught a bite to eat and a shower, came back
Foly Huck
"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
Bucks playing prevent defense and showing zero initiative on offense
This is how you let teams back in the game.
And we all know what a prevent D does
"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
Sometimes winning
"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
is that a misprint at nba.com
14-28 on 3s? And MD got 3?
"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
Let's give ersan some credit here
Damn 19 rebounds with a 6 inch vertical?
I'M NOT READY YET
Probably, yeah, but….this game has been so…weird…
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
This almost makes the loss to Atlanta feel worse for some reason
If would have been great to get 4 in a row.
if someone told me pregame
That BJ would outscore the rest of the starters, I’d probably think he was going off for50 again, not 20
"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
damn.... i cant even believe it
i was waiting for them all to fall on their faces. and then it didnt happen. yay.
66-15 bench scoring wow
"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 noticed that the Rockets had four guys play over 35 minutes,
Bucks only had Jennings over 30 minutes. I wonder if the Bucks just had more energy in the 2nd half due to depth.
by Brick's house on Jan 25, 2012 9:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Our bench players have all started previously.
Very flexible, need a go to guy. Like Jackson.
by toasterrebound on Jan 25, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
And Knicks lost
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
we knew it all along
Just feigned disgust
"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
Stopped watching...some how we miraculously won!
It was much less stressful this way.
Question here
The Rockets declined options on 4 2009 draftees today, Thabeet, Flynn, Williams and Hill. I assume they will be UFAs at the end of the season, but what happens if another team acquires one of those players, can they sign them to a deal? Not that I’m interested in any of the 4, just wondering.
"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 sure, but it is amazing that they every lottery bust from the 09 draft on one tea
by Brick's house on Jan 25, 2012 9:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Funny thing is
Houston didn’t pick any of them, but hill seems like a guy who’s stock fell fast, rookie year people were talking him 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
I thought he was pretty solid whenever I saw him.
To answer CB’s question, I don’t believe they can have their options picked up after a trade. Teams have to pick up options by a certain date, so once that passes that’s it.
by Frank Madden on Jan 25, 2012 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
But could they offer a contract
Or is it UFA status no matter what.
"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
Flynn is going to be a stud if any team gives him another chance to start
He averaged like 13 ppg and had a solid rookie year. Got hurt and was outcasted.
Think stud might be a stretch
Turns the ball over too much and range is a bit lacking, I think sometimes stats get skewed by playing on bad teams.
"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
we have too many PFs
But Hill might be worth going after if you could dump one, although I’m not sure we should move Sova just yet.
"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 one of those places like Phoenix
But only one game a year.
by toasterrebound on Jan 25, 2012 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
Hobson update
13 pts., 9 boards and 1 dime in 36 minutes. Also had 3 tos, thought he was supposed to have a good handle, the point-forward?
"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
has strung together a few solid games in a row. Great to see. He’s making his presence necessary on this team and I was one of the biggest advocates for trading Ersan. He’s apparently becoming the best rebounding big on the roster.
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