Bucks have their work cut out for them without Bledsoe. Lakers coming off a road loss to Indy. Bucks will be rested, but will have 3 games in 4 nights this weekend.
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Glad this game is on TNT so I can watch it.
If it was on ESPN Lebron and Giannis would sit.
I won't predict the result, but I will predict that whatever the result it will be overinterpreted.
If the Bucks lose, it does not mean that Giannis is leaving this summer to make sure he can play with a second superstar.
If the Bucks win, it doesn't mean that the Lakers won't win unless they go deeper in terms of top-line talent beyond their top 2.
Here's to hoping the Bucks play better in this one than they did vs. Dallas and let's start another 18 game win streak.
The Lakers Gs are their weakness- and the Bucks need to exploit that. Not having Bledsoe hurts- I would predict a blowout if he was playing. But this is another great test for DD, who will be asked to penetrate, be smart with the ball, and generate the hustle plays. Hill also is a major x-factor.
The defensive matchup decisions should be interesting to watch. Will it be AD/Giannis, Middleton/Lebron? I doubt that- but then if you aren’t going to put Middleton there, who does guard Lebron? Will the Bucks double AD and force Lebron to score? If they do, what does that mean to the rotations? Do they switch or sag?
Didn’t see how the Pacers too them down, but I’m guessing keeping them out of the paint was a big part of that. No one defends the rim better than the Bucks...
Music City posted:The Lakers Gs are their weakness- and the Bucks need to exploit that. Not having Bledsoe hurts- I would predict a blowout if he was playing. But this is another great test for DD, who will be asked to penetrate, be smart with the ball, and generate the hustle plays. Hill also is a major x-factor.
The defensive matchup decisions should be interesting to watch. Will it be AD/Giannis, Middleton/Lebron? I doubt that- but then if you aren’t going to put Middleton there, who does guard Lebron? Will the Bucks double AD and force Lebron to score? If they do, what does that mean to the rotations? Do they switch or sag?
Didn’t see how the Pacers too them down, but I’m guessing keeping them out of the paint was a big part of that. No one defends the rim better than the Bucks...
The Pacers won a game that Anthony Davis was sitting out that went down the last possession. If AD plays, the Lakers beat the Pacers by double digits.
Fuck the Lakers and their front running bullshit
Just another regular season game, right guys?
Wow, you can feel the electricity!!
Don't see Connaughton miss two FTs in a row that badly often
Holy balls! Defense for days!
Only 23-17 at end of 1st Q?!?!?
Boris posted:Holy balls! Defense for days!
Only 23-17 at end of 1st Q?!?!?
AD and Lebron are 1-11 from the floor. That will probably change soon.
I think both teams are kinda tight. It'll loosen up. Sure is fun to see though.
Good game so far.
Lopez is so good on defense, but he has to hit from 3. He is really, really struggling.
Giannis shoots an air ball from 24 feet than then swishes a 27 foot 3 immediately after.
BOOOOOM BITCHES!!!!
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Bucks got up 21 and then Lakers go on a 9-0 without LeBron. That was a killer stretch.
Giannis goes 1 for 2 on two consecutive trips to the line. Better than 0'fers, but still have to get that up.
Middleton picks up his third on an out of control drive to the frontcourt.
How is it a foul on Giannis? He literally jumped straight up in the air.
Up 19 at the half and it doesn't even seem the Bucks were in a groove on offense
Giannis with 16-8-6
Goddamn the Lakers are a bunch of whiny bitches
Anthony Davis could easily have 3 techs with all his complaining
Lakers don't want to lose 2 straight. Can't blame 'em, neither do the Bucks
3rd quarter will be very very interesting. Expect a big run by the Lakers
Fuck the Lakers
LeBron and Davis have to play really well for that team to win. They haven’t tonight and are down by 19 at half
Clippers are the best in the West not LAL
Sloppy first 3 possessions on offense to start the quarter, Lakers go on a short 5-0 run, and Middleton picks up his 4th.
Lakers playing physical... bucks need to start moving the ball more.
3 fouls on Giannis, 4 on Middleton.
Giannis hasn't taken a shot in the quarter. DD with a air ball, Matthews with a badly missed 3. Two offensive fouls.
Giannis will have to make some FTs to stem the momentum.
I agree Clippers are best int he West but the Lakers & Clippers will be killing each other to get to the finals. Deliciousness.
Bron with his third foul! Giannis with his fourth.....
Refs are making their presence felt. Giannis picks up another. WTF was that call? He didn't touch him.
Big stretch here. Giannis sits with 4 fouls and the Bucks up 16
Music City posted:THAT'S NOT A FUCKING FOUL!!!!
That was the NBA home office asking that this game gets a little closer. That 4th was a joke. That's every play in the NBA.