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Nice game to grit out a win tonight. The guards tonight other than Middleton were 4-23 (Delly, Vaughn, Snell, and Terry) and they still won.

Thon Maker with a career game with 23 points playing all of overtime and the kid was tough defensively. If he plays anywhere near that well consistently, they'd be a 55 win team. 

Giannis with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists and he didn't even seem to play that well.

Middleton with the go ahead 3 and 25 points and 10 rebounds. 

Giannis, Middleton, Maker, Brogdon, and Parker are all 25 and under. This could be a real NBA title-level contending team next year. 

I'm desperately trying not to get ahead of myself... but you get Giannis late lottery and 3 years later you get Maker? It's astounding. You add Parker to this mix (fully recovered) and continue to develop, you might be looking at the most complete starting 5 in basketball in a couple years. A second round steal, a trade throw in, 2 late lottery picks that became monsters, and a #2 overall. 

I want to believe... I really do. 

One game does not make him a HOFer but you have to be impressed with his performance.  He's a hard worker and has a very unique skill set. 

Hammonds with what looks like another first round gem.   So glad the draft experts went out if their way to trash the pick and right now it appears the Bucks are laughing their collective asses off.  Brogdon is a stud and Maker has the tools to be a KG/Durant hybrid player.  In a couple of years the Cavs will be schitting themselves. There is no reason this team can't be a legit contender 

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Music City posted:

I'm desperately trying not to get ahead of myself... but you get Giannis late lottery and 3 years later you get Maker? It's astounding. You add Parker to this mix (fully recovered) and continue to develop, you might be looking at the most complete starting 5 in basketball in a couple years. A second round steal, a trade throw in, 2 late lottery picks that became monsters, and a #2 overall. 

I want to believe... I really do. 

Well, it is quite clear who the Bucks should draft in the next draft. The tallest, most athletic AFRICAN player they can find, and the next El Presidente.

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What's astounding to me is Hammonds drafted Jennings and then later turned that into Middleton and Brandon Knight that later turned into Snell.  

Then you have Giannis and Parker and Maker.  And Brogdon.  Hell, if Larry Sanders hadn't lost his mind you'd have him too!  

Henson has been OK relatively speaking but damn John Hammonds has turned a laughingstock into what has the look of a dominant up and coming team. 

I too need to temper my enthusiasm as I was reminded recently that at one point the Thunder had Durant, Westbrook, Harden and Ibaka.  While they had some decent years they never lived up to the hype. 

Still, they are headed in the right direction for a change! 

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The Bucks guards are pretty good.  Delladova has been exactly what we were hoping for - a solid offensive player, and a gritty, scrappy defender.   His playoff experience helps a lot too. 

Brogdon doesn't do anything spectacular but he's got a chance to be very good.  He can really do it all- pass, shoot, rebound, and defend.  And his size will cause a lot of problems for smaller guards.   I also think he plays with a quiet confidence and swagger and sure doesn't play like a rookie.   Guy is cool as a cucumber and nothing seems to phase him. 

I think this team still needs another guy that can hit shots and score but honestly Beasley has filled some of that void and if Teletovic heats up I think they are set there as well. 

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I would rather have the Bucks size and length because you can cover up a lot of mistakes on both ends of the court.  We saw that in full display last night against the Pistons and the game before against Boston. 

Everyone loves a guy like Thomas (especially if he comes off the bench) but the reality is while he's a phenominal scorer he would get exposed on D.   Ideally, Teletovic would regain his 2016 form. 

Bucks have stalled at 40 wins and are now 40-38

Hawks 39-38 and have Celtics, then back to back against the Cavs, Hornets, and then Pacers

Bulls 38-40 and have two game vs. Brooklyn left, and Philly and Orlando. They are likely to win out. 

Heat 38-40 and have Raptors, Bullets twice, and the Cavs. 

Pacers 38-40 and have Bucks, Magic, Sixers, and Hawks

Bucks have @Pacers, @Sixers, vs. Hornets, @Celtics

One of these teams will miss the playoffs. 

Bucks could end up anywhere from the 5 seed to out of the playoffs. 

My prediction

5. Bucks beat the Sixers and Hornets 42-40 (win tiebreak with Bulls)

6. Bulls 4-0 42-40

7. Hawks 2-3 (beat Hornets and Pacers) 41-41

8. Pacers 3-1 (lose to Hawks) 41-41

Heat 1-3 (i think they squeak one game out) 39-43

Well... win and they're in. Still just not there offensively without Brogdon. Giannis trying to do this all himself...

And this is the issue. Middleton just worthless right now. Can't shoot, turns the ball over... like he's hitting the wall. Monroe's been terrible. Snell passing up 3s now. They're playing exactly the opposite of what they were playing in March...

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