Bucks vs. Magic: Looking For Payback Against Dwight Howard, Orlando
by Dan Sinclair on Feb 20, 2012 4:30 PM CST
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| 2011/2012 NBA Season | ||
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| 13-18 (7-7 home) | 20-12 (8-6 away) |
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| February 20, 2012 | ||
| Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI | ||
| 7:00 PM CT |
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| Radio: 620 WTMJ TV: FSN Wisconsin |
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Brandon Jennings | PG | Jameer Nelson |
| Shaun Livingston | SG | J.J. Redick |
| Carlos Delfino | SF | Hedo Turkoglu |
| Ersan Ilyasova | PF | Ryan Anderson |
| Jon Leuer | C | Dwight Howard |
| (18th) 102.5 - OFFENSE - 103.1 (14th) |
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| (19th) 104.3 - DEFENSE - 100.9 (12th) |
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| (11th) 92.2 - PACE - 89.4 (26th) | ||
On the Magic: Orlando Pinstriped Post / Magic Basketball / Orlando Sentinel
Just three days after the Orlando Magic rallied to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks behind a stunning 4th-quarter run, the series shifts back to Milwaukee. The Bucks likely won't have to contend with Jason Richardson, who has been experiencing chest pain. That's one less long-range shooter to worry about, but with Ryan Anderson bombing away from outside, defending the three will still be crucial in earning the season's first victory over the Magic.
For the Bucks, the statuses of Drew Gooden (wrist/knee) and Tobias Harris (shoulder contusion) remain in doubt after both players sat out yesterday's win over the Nets. Prior to the game Scott Skiles had hoped one or both would be ready either tonight or for Wednesday's game in Chicago. Gooden did not travel with the team to Orlando and New Jersey after seeing a specialist for his wrist last week, while Harris hurt his shoulder running into a hard screen against the Magic on Friday. Harris was in considerable pain and went to the locker room immediately after the play, though it was later confirmed to be a contusion rather than a more serious separation or dislocation of the shoulder.
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Harris getting hurt...
just proves he’s a Buck kind of big. Until Gooden’s renewed hurts I’d been thinking he might be an exception to our Get Hurt Stay Hurt policy.
by unklchuk on Feb 20, 2012 4:33 PM CST via Android app reply actions
anyone else find it ironic...
that jon brockman has a series of trick shot videos when he can’t make a lay up to save his life in a game?
seriously, it loses all novelty when he makes a shot from the rafters when he can’t make one from 18 inches…
19 fouls on the season<————→19 points on the season (5/22)
i just don’t grasp why the team has not added another big man from the d-league, FA, or trade yet. its inexcusable
by Charlie_Buckets on Feb 20, 2012 4:53 PM CST reply actions
I see a simple explanation
Brockman’s clutch abilities come out in the. pressure of a. trick video. Game situations aren’t challenging enough for him. We won’t see the real Brockman until we get past the 2nd round of the playoffs.
by unklchuk on Feb 20, 2012 5:04 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
which presents us with a simple solution
give him the ball at ‘end of quarter situations’ because a trick shot has an infinite higher chance of going in the basket than no shot at all…
it sure feels hard to #bemilwaukee these days
by Charlie_Buckets on Feb 20, 2012 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
Because they're stealth tanking?
OK, maybe not…
Yeah, it is a bit odd that they haven’t made a move, but the Bucks have had an odd aversion to finding a real backup center ever since Kurt Thomas left. The roster congestion over the summer was probably a big part of it, but it does strike me as strange given the win-now mentality and Bogut’s absence that they haven’t tried to fortify the position.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
Bucks to get about 8-10 ahead midway through the last
only to watch Skiles keep the 5 same guys in for the entire period and lose by about 6.
Would that be
Deja vu alll over again all over 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 was going to say that hopefully Leuer can avoid getting in foul trouble early tonight
Then I remembered he’s going up against Howard, so that’s likely asking too much.
A really high-arcing shot
In this case, to avoid having Howard swat it…
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 7:22 PM CST up reply actions
Ever heard of Chuck Person?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_moonshot
"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
Interesting in the New York article
That Jacob posted with the hilights that Jax is mostly saying that he’s unhappy because he wants to play for a contender. While that seems obvious, why is it the first I have heard of that? Damage control?
"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, I'd say the context is important
After every game it seems reporters walk over Jax, ask him if he’s happy with the situation and then listen to him hold court on his sad plight for 10 minutes. I’m sure Jax has blathered about every possible excuse and issue at this point….
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 7:22 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
I think Jackson complaining kind of stopped being major news.
by Jacob Grinyer on Feb 20, 2012 7:23 PM CST up reply actions
I think it’s embarrassing Skiles is playing him at all at this point…I mean, Skiles knows that Jax is smack-talking him after every game right? Why play a bad player at all in that scenario?
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 7:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
I’d duct tape his arse to the bench
"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
Appeasement?
(That apparently isn’t working)
by Jacob Grinyer on Feb 20, 2012 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe appeasing another player?
Hmmmmmmm. If that’s the case it’s not working well either
"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
Seems to be cross purposes
If you want to go to a contender but are also looking for an extension so I’d say yeah Frank you hit the nail on the head.
"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
Four point play by Brandon, lots of Dwight dunks.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
Wow, Larry. I get the temptation to touch a ball on the rim, but knocking a teammates’ shot out of the basket from underneath? Come on now.
Anyone think Sanders
Can be like Harvey Catchings?
"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 refuse to compare Sanders to anyone with the word “Catch” in their name.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
LOL good point
"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
Harvey Catchings played for a few years with the Bucks as a 2nd/3rd centre
Was a really good shotblocker and not much else.
Career in 18 mpg, 3 points, 5 boards and 1.7 blocks on 43% shooting
"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, he caught one!
How good of a passer is Mike Dunleavy? Even Larry can catch his dishes.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know
I think Davis has been blinking on the last few possessions but I’m not sure.
by Jacob Grinyer on Feb 20, 2012 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
Can a pass to Larry Sanders be considered a good pass?
by Alex Boeder on Feb 20, 2012 7:45 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Sanders
Larry Sanders got some Ervin Johnson type hands. Agree?
by CHAController on Feb 20, 2012 7:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Maybe he needs the Fred Biletnikoff/Lester Hayes treatment
Tons of stickum
"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
Good reference.
Ervin at least rebounded….
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
I see on the box score that Howard has had 0 blocks and has been blocked twice...
Who got the blocks on Howard?
Sanders blocked his three point attempt at the first quarter buzzer
Can’t remember the other one…I missed the first few minutes.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
Evening gang
I have to watch the game because my wife is, and she has the hots for Dwight Howard. ;)
Wait, your wife is Stephen Jackson?
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice one Frank
rec’d
"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
Time to play
“Stop Dwight Howard when he catches the ball deep in the paint with out fouling him”! (Rolls right off the tongue, I know)
Has Skiles realized something about Brockman
That we all kind of knew?
"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 he’s been playing him lately, so I don’t know what you mean :)
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
I meant not tonight
I thought he would have got some burn against Howard but I’m glad he’s not
"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
Brandon really isn’t a good passer. For that matter, I don’t think Livingston is all that good either.
I think Dun’s the best and it’s not even close. Beno is solid.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
Paul Pressey-ish?
Dunleavy Sr. played PG but Pressey/Marques Johnson handles the ball mostly
"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
Delfino with 6 dimes
Bucks only have 9.
"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
As always, CB is the consummate Carlos supporter :)
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
He is ok as a 8th 9th guy
Just shouldn’t be getting 30+ a game imo
"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
That’s the problem with our team we got 12 or 13 role players
"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
Sanders with 9 and 7
Has he double/doubled this year? Or in his career?
"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 think he did in that Nuggets game
14/10/8?
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
Sounds right
Like to see this kind of production more often
"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'd be nice if Brandon made open jumpers
It’s like openness is completely immaterial to his making shots.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
His offensive game would open up a lot
But I think that’s a big if…
by Jacob Grinyer on Feb 20, 2012 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
Or another answer would be
Drew Gooden would be redundant…
"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
There it is again ..
Howard showing double team a lot.
I like seeing Liv get minutes at PG
Posting up other PGs really brings a different dimension to the game—usually he’s been doing it against SGs this season, where he doesn’t have the size advantage.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
He did finally have a nice pass though
Shame Larry couldn’t finish it off.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
hola amigos. caught up just in time to enjoy a fourth quarter destined to give me an ulcer at my young age
by Charlie_Buckets on Feb 20, 2012 8:44 PM CST reply actions
Did you copy that straight from the Bucks’ marketing materials?
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 8:45 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Interesting stat
Ilyasova has 11 points, 10 boards and nothing else, no fouls to’s or anything
"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
Another
Beno has as many boards as Leuer in half the floor time.
by toasterrebound on Feb 20, 2012 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
the 10k question? will skiles make a substitution in the fourth quarter?
by Charlie_Buckets on Feb 20, 2012 8:49 PM CST reply actions
The only sub Skiles is ever willing to make is to bring an ineffective Jennings back late in the game.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Honestly think this is the 5 til the end
"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
Checking the stats on Knicks/Nets
Melo has taken 8 shots in 31 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
yea have been flipping to that game and he looks really rusty
also it seems odd with him there, not as much p&r
DWill had taken 13 3s last I checked
"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 look at the make-up of that team
Lots of guys who want to get their own shot and no one behind Chandler
"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
Always liked that guy :)
"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
Nice to see that DNP-CD beside a certain Bucks name today
No hints
"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 lead needs to get 8 or 9 soon or this game is take a turn for the worse
by Charlie_Buckets on Feb 20, 2012 9:04 PM CST reply actions
Shhhhhh
Don’t jinx 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
I really hope that he can be our back-up 5
Because there’s not much on the market
"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 is doing a great job on Howard.
Forcing him to shoot it vs. just dunking it. Great use of his length.
by Brick's house on Feb 20, 2012 9:05 PM CST up reply actions
personally i think its the help d that is doing the work on howard.
sanders has been good, but the 7 tos are really where howard has struggled tonight
by Charlie_Buckets on Feb 20, 2012 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
I hear you
Groan
"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
Based on past performances
Gotta say no
"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 more than 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
We used to
Not sure anymore
"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 and his name is JENNINGS!!!!
Whoooooo
Enter Sandman!
"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's a big play
Great pass from Brandon, good finish from Larry.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
who was ersan tipping that too?!!!!!!
by Charlie_Buckets on Feb 20, 2012 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
Run a play for Sanders
"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
Sounds like a recipe for not getting a shot off :)
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
Tongue in cheek
Would be unexpected though
"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*
*but maybe not on the next possession.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
The beauty of being up in the air on tanking
I win either way
"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 know, I hate my team losing and that's why I am torn between the two
But this kind of rationalizes 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
Jax is traded
"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
Trying to wish it
Sorry
"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
Wining this game may had been a good step in that direction
I got the impression Jennings played more willingly than last games
Unpredictably predictable?
"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
Welp, It is good to see that "Operation Toss the Season Down the Drain" is going swimmingly.
by Brick's house on Feb 20, 2012 9:27 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I'm glad that Sanders had a good game
And Ersan does nothing to decrease his trade value
"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
Yeah, and Jennings was better than he’s been of late.
by Frank Madden on Feb 20, 2012 10:28 PM CST up reply actions
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