Tschmack posted:Maker certainly made a difference as did Brogdon and Delly and Parker and Bledsoe.
It just goes to show you what this team is capable of doing
It's exactly what makes this team so frustrating. They are clearly talented.
Sometimes you need to learn HOW to win.
MichiganPacker2 posted:Just the energy Maker brought made a big difference. How he fell out of the rotation is a mystery.
The other big thing is that, dare I say, Jabari Parker actually played good defense last night. Even when he gave up points he made them work. All he has to be is not a complete liability on defense and he has huge value.
All season long, Maker just trudged through the season. Simple things, like catching a pass, he struggled with. He got bullied by bigger guys, but the focus also wouldn’t be there.
And Parker could slay bums occasionally, but he didn’t play hard and didn’t focus consistently. Sometimes he’d still produce, other times he wouldn’t (35 against Denver, 6 against the Bulls). And he’s never been a burning focus guy to begin with- so that’s when he looks aloof. Suddenly the pressure ramps up, and his focus/effort didn’t come up with it.
The answer is simple- they’re both young guys, and they both thought it would come to them. But I’m guessing Giannis had some words for both... like when he told Maker last year “If you hesitate, I’ll punch you.”
I think so much of that is related to coaching. From all the reports Kidd was extremely difficult on the players to a point I think they finally tuned him out. Prunty doesn’t appear to be as much of a hardass, but I’m not sure he relates well to the players or has the credibility (former player) that Kidd had.
Frank Urbina:List of players in playoff history to block at least five shots and hit at least three three-pointers in fewer than 40 minutes: Draymond Green, Rasheed Wallace, Al Horford, Danny Green, and now… Thon Maker
This is what Maker is capable of. He’s definitely part of the future...
Bucks need to start fast and play with similar tenacity on D today. You know Boston will have made adjustments and I really doubt they will sleepwalk through the first half like they did in game 3 nor will the Bucks shoot 50% from 3pt range.
Limit the turnovers, pass the ball well, and make an effort on the boards. Don’t settle for 3 point shots and I’d like to see them get to the line more than they have. Also, don’t commit silly fouls. Giannis and Bledsoe were fortunate in game 3 as it was a blowout but those guys can’t make dumb decisions and get ticky tack fouls.
I’m thinking it will be a close game and hopefully our guys come out on top.
Good frickin grief!!! Piss poor rebounding and 2 phantom fouls already... 
Giannis getting assaulted with no calls. Then Brogdon gets a ticky-tack called on him. Not liking the way this has started.
Bledsoe playing like an idiot already
Just keep defending and rebounding. They won’t out-score you... just gotta rebound!
Can't believe the network hasn't mentioned the Rodgers connection.
Delly!!!!!!!
Thon. Holy ****
Snell makes a shot. Who woulda thought .....
Bledsoe is worse than usual....that's not good.
Jabari, Delly, and Thon are adding to what Giannis, Middleton and Brogdon are bringing. Its working. Nice adjustment by the interim.
Music City posted:Delly!!!!!!!
Golic calls him deli.
So in the last 48 hours I would say the following:
1. Jabari Parker has made (or made back) a lot of money
2. Thon Maker has earned a lot of minutes
3. Henson lost a lot of minutes.
Bucks active both ends... Parker playing like he wants it. This is the way we thought he would play all along...
That was a flop on Giannis 2nd foul. That's a big play - better get him out.
Can Boston flop a little more??? Good grief...
That last play of the half, Giannis has to take that himself.
I like the fact they are playing unselfishly (very Warrior like!) but on the last play of the half, do it yourself SuperStar!
Excellent first half - Giannis only has 2 fouls. Trending up! Gotta keep the pressure on in the 3rd because Boston will be ready!
Rotational defense works. **** you Kidd
Bledsoe out of control still. The Brett Favre of point guards...some really good and a lot of WTF !!!???
Bledsoe needs to pass the damn ball more often
Up 20 keep the pressure going!!
How can they miss that foul on Middleton's shot?
MichiganPacker2 posted:How can they miss that foul on Middleton's shot?
If they make the call, Middleton gets 2 FTs to go up 20. Instead, Celtics go on a mini-run and get within 14.
Here comes Boston. Refs allowing lot of hacking.
Defense is falling apart
Taking 3s and playing awful defense.
Grab the fukking rebound
NBA....what a **** product.
Bucks blowing it, but their have been some terrible missed calls
Packdog posted:NBA....what a **** product.
Snell needs a tearaway jersey. I guess Middleton needs a detachable arm.
Not a good 3Q. Need to up the intensity and close this one and avoid the choke job
It may be unavoidable
Bledsoe. ****
Cant believe we still need a ****ing point guard after all this time.
Giannis hasn't take a shot since that badly missed 3 pointer. Over 5 minutes without really handling the ball.
****ing Bledsoe just doesn’t get it
keep jacking it up
If they lose this, they should fire Prunty before the 5th game.
