Likely no Giannis tonight as he’s the proud papa of little Liam Charles Antetokounmpo, who joined us today.
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Up 10 in the first.
DDV has already missed three layups where he makes great moves to get to the rim and then just isn't strong enough to finish.
Lopez giving up 3 for every 2 he scores. This is where Marvin Williams will get some minutes eventually. You can't let Harrison Barnes get uncontested 3s over and over. That's Horford and Ibaka in the playoffs.
On the offensive end, Lopez is dominant in the paint.
WTF... just let Barnes fire away from deep?
Another 3 for Harrison Barnes. Lead down to 4.
Of course, Giannis is guarding Barnes normally in this matchup.
If they think Marvin Williams can give them anything, he needs to get a little run right now. Barnes may put up 40 tonight on the Lopez's and Ersan
I think this is one car where Bud wants to see his bigs guard a SF- and it ain’t fuckin’ happening. Marvin Williams getting a good view of what he’ll be needed to do.
Pat Connaugton should not get minutes for a playoff team.
He's been awful tonight.
Ilyasova, S. Brown, Matthews, Connaughton, and Bledsoe is a lottery team lineup.
Bucks absolutely shit the bed the last two minutes of the half. Give up a 10-run in 1:50.
Yeah... everyone missing layups, weak on D now. Better pick this shit up...
Music City posted:Ersan comes in and they unravel...
He's unplayable against good offensive teams.
Middleton, Bledsoe, and B. Lopez are 15 for 28 and 4 for 8 from 3.
The rest of the team is 7 for 24 and 3 for 11 from 3.
The Bucks are down 2 of their top 6 players and three other guys are difficult to play against small lineups (B. Lopez, R. Lopez, and Ilyasova). That's 5 of the top 10 guys in their rotation that can't be on the court against this Kings lineup.
Midway through the 3Q and the Bucks have allowed their season average of points in the paint
The Williams signing hopefully does something about these horrific lineups with no ability to create or score.
DDV has been uncharacteristically poor on defense tonight. He and Connaughton have both struggled.
Tschmack posted:Midway through the 3Q and the Bucks have allowed their season average of points in the paint
It's almost like Giannis is good or something.
This is looking more and more like a loss.
Kyle Korver is unplayable against this Kings lineup as well. He can't guard anyone
Just forcing too many drives, too many turnovers.
Just when I think they are going to fade away, they go on a 10-0 run to start the 4th with Middleton on the bench.
They really clamped down on the defensive and (and Barnes missed a wide open 3).
MichiganPacker2 posted:They really should try DJ Wilson tonight.
Yes, put him on Barnes and he won’t score anymore. Not easily, anyway...
Taking DDV out and going with Connaughton and Brown has been key tonight.
If Bledsoe shoots 3s like that in the playoffs, they might go 16-0
Bud not pleased that Hield got that 3 off in front of the bench.
DDV with another out of control drive that he can't finish at the rim on. He's either going to get stronger and get more like Bledsoe on those or he has to be smart about challening big guys at the rim.
Bled and Middleton really came through tonight. Bucks pulling away... 18 threes in 42 attempts.
MichiganPacker2 posted:DDV with another out of control drive that he can't finish at the rim on. He's either going to get stronger and get more like Bledsoe on those or he has to be start about challening big guys at the rim.
I think it’s a matter of getting used to contact. He’s getting there- over time, you can develop that touch.
Old Kentucky PG > young Kentucky PG. I like Fox, but old man Bledsoe was the better player tonight. I wouldn't have had a problem if Bledsoe took it to the hole on every single possession. If you're not going to play any rim protectors, you're inviting Bledsoe to have a big night which he did.
It won't hurt for DDV to get some time in the weight room in the off-season, maybe he finishes a little better with better strength and experience. He's certainly got the athleticism to finish just needs be a little more in control.
5-0 without Giannis this year.
In the last 15 games, the Raptors are 15-0 and have gained 1 game on the Bucks.
Bucks started the season 2-2 and are 44-5 since.
In the five losses, the other team has hits a huge number and high percentage of 3s. That's the only thing that gets them beat.
Denver 22-46 from 3
Spurs 19-35 from 3
Sixers 21-44 from 3
Mavs 16-41 from 3
Jazz 15-36 from 3
MichiganPacker2 posted:Taking DDV out and going with Connaughton and Brown has been key tonight.
There's been 2 or 3 games where Sterling Brown was a difference maker this year and this game was one of them. I realize he probably won't be a Buck after this season but I hope he can get another 4-5 years out of his career, I think he's decent enough as a role player to get more minutes somewhere.
Pacers are up next - losers of 6 straight. Draft pick getting better.
Speaking of streaks, the Raptors have won 15 straight !! 
People said they would suck after Kawhi left. Course “people” said losing Brogdon would hurt and Middleton isn’t a go to player.