of course as I soon as I say this, Bucks are in course for a gutty win...Heh, in NC that’s what they used to say about Roy Williams.
Doc signed 4 year deal so no extension but yes he will get a lot of credit for this win.Bucks will lose in 7, Doc will get credit for almost coming back in the series with all the injuries, two year extension.
Kliq still pounding that Bucks drumPretty fortunate for the Celtics that Giannis and Dame got hurt because I did not know this version of Khris Middleton still existed. That would have been TROUBLE.
The chances of Middleton keeping this pace through two more rounds...Pretty fortunate for the Celtics that Giannis and Dame got hurt because I did not know this version of Khris Middleton still existed. That would have been TROUBLE.
Or even two more gamesThe chances of Middleton keeping this pace through two more rounds...
You know what really would have been trouble? This version of Middleton with Giannis and Portis and one really really good perimeter defender, someone who can take the primary ballhandler and blow up PnRs and dribble handoffs . . . .Pretty fortunate for the Celtics that Giannis and Dame got hurt because I did not know this version of Khris Middleton still existed. That would have been TROUBLE.
Looks like I'm going to go 1-for-2 in my midseason big takez. Bucks are disappointing but my "No need to worry about the Clippers" is looking pretty decent.Kliq still pounding that Bucks drum
You didn’t really get a fair shake with the Bucks with GA getting hurt.. but the Clips and Bucks sort of have the same problem in that they can always implode/not be healthy.. possibly true of any team but they’re really good at it.Looks like I'm going to go 1-for-2 in my midseason big takez. Bucks are disappointing but my "No need to worry about the Clippers" is looking pretty decent.
My defense would be that Giannis getting hurt is relatively unexpected, while Kawhi being injured was extremely expected. I was never high on the Clippers for that reason, when they were playing great earlier this year I could never buy into it them being a real threat because you knew it could come apart at anytime.You didn’t really get a fair shake with the Bucks with GA getting hurt.. but the Clips and Bucks sort of have the same problem in that they can always implode/not be healthy.. possibly true of any team but they’re really good at it.
Can Portis keep this up? He torched the Celts this year, so him being a real good basketball player (and not just some kind of jolt off the bench) is not a oneoff.Or even two more games
I think Portis can sustain this level of play. He had one of his better offensive seasons this past year so him being able to score consistently isn't a shock though as you note he is being asked to do a lot more.Can Portis keep this up? He torched the Celts this year, so him being a real good basketball player (and not just some kind of jolt off the bench) is not a oneoff.
That’s playing with fire for MIL. Until I see it, I’m going to assume it’s just bluster.Looks like there's a chance Dame and Giannis play tonight. Feel like Indiana has to be kicking themselves for squandering a chance to end this series in 5.
Yeah, as shitty as this season has been (not just their last few weeks), the worst thing in the world wouldn't be for them to lose in round 1. If Giannis or Dame rush back to try to salvage a round 1 series and end up with major achilles injuries, that's when everything gets blown up.That’s playing with fire for MIL. Until I see it, I’m going to assume it’s just bluster.
Perfectly set up for the Bucks to lose by 2 and Doc to say "we were so close to having Giannis back and taking this series"
He's louder than the announcers at times.. makes the game pretty unlistenable. Hoping he gets a seat upgrade to anywhere else.Does TNT have a mic on a random drunk Pacers fan?
“GALLINARI, GET A HAIRCUT! ”
LILLARD YOUR MOM’S WATCHING! ”
“PORTIS, YOUR EYES ARE SLIGHTLY TOO BIG FOR YOUR HEAD! ”
Glad the Pacers aren't the Celtics opponent in Round 2. They look like a tough out.
GoodThat Beverly shot is always a foul. Until now, apparently.
It should have been a foul , but screw Bev, and I want the Pacers to win.I don’t care, really. It’s always been a cheap play. But he didn’t kick his legs out or anything. He just faked and the guy bumped him as he shot it and seems to me they always get that call.
Well yes on all counts.It should have been a foul , but screw Bev, and I want the Pacers to win.
Ubuntu!Doc really needs to break out his best motivational speech here. There’s plenty of time, but the crowd and the youngish Pacers are really going to start to smell this at about 6 minutes if Bucks can’t get it down to 8 or so
TJ also gets heaps of stealsYou can really imagine a future for PP as "TJ with an outside shot." They're nearly identical players at this point, except one gets more opportunity and is a way, way worse shooter.