Official Game Thread (21/82): Spurs @ Bucks (7:00 PM CT/1:00GMT)

Back on the road again :danceclub..

Kawhi vs Giannis is the match-up of the night..

The Greek Freak is going to be real scraaryyy good in a couple or three years..Heck, he might just be a Top 10 player right now at only 22..dude is singlehandedly carrying this medicore Bucks team to respectability and potential playoff berth even with Middleton likely out for the season..Simply doing it all..

Time for Kiwi to prove he hasn't totally lost his defensive chops and contain this giant kiddo. ..

Bertans 19pts 10reb 5blk
Book it!

Bucks have won 4 in a row..

Unfortunately Giannis goes to 30/10/10/5/5

Tarp game tbh

:lol whi whi ain't sweating this scrub.

Sadly, Giannis will post some obscene stat line. Kawhi won't stop him.
Bucks win.

Scrub watch: Teletovic, Beasly, Delly

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Originally Posted by RD2191

:lol whi whi ain't sweating this scrub.

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:lol this scrub is probably top 5 player in the NBA right now tbh

Teletovic, well known Spurs killer.

Tough matchup today. Would be an impressive road win.

All three games on this road trip are very losable games tbh. Since its Milwaukee I'm gonna call the first road loss tonight.

It's a decent matchup, on paper..

Bucks live and die by the fast break(5th in the league in fast break points) and at the rim(#1 in the NBA in % of shots at the rim)..Spurs have been good at defending the rim and the paint for the most part..

As long as they don't turn the ball over too much(no Turnobili or last game's Danny Green, especially), they should be able to win this game IMO..

Teletubby will kill us ... looking forward seeing the Greek Freak in action ... have not watched one Bucks game this season

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Originally Posted by Brazil

:lol this scrub is probably top 5 player in the NBA right now tbh

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for sure

He's trash. Spurs by 24 Imo

Can we trade Kiwi for Giannis?

Who unexpectedly will go off on the Spurs tonight?

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Originally Posted by Spurs9

Who unexpectedly will go off on the Spurs tonight?

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Jason Terry

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

Jason Terry

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Dropping 7 3's on us.

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

All three games on this road trip are very losable games tbh. Since its Milwaukee I'm gonna call the first road loss tonight.

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Every game is with the way this team has looked recently.

I think the Timberwolves game is the most likely loss though. Not only is it the second game of a back to back against a resting opponent, but both in talent and metrics, they're better than their record and they just had their inevitable "enough is enough" game, with their late comeback at the Hornets a few days ago. That's always a bad time to face a team.

The offense tonight should be going through Aldridge. He should have no trouble bullying either Parker or Henson in the post.

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I'm hoping Jason Terry doesnt go Super Saiyan :lol

gonna be a fun game. the future of the SFs.

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Originally Posted by TD 21

Every game is with the way this team has looked recently.

I think the Timberwolves game is the most likely loss though. Not only is it the second game of a back to back against a resting opponent, but both in talent and metrics, they're better than their record and they just had their inevitable "enough is enough" game, with their late comeback at the Hornets a few days ago. That's always a bad time to face a team.

The offense tonight should be going through Aldridge. He should have no trouble bullying either Parker or Henson in the post.

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:lol LMA has trouble bullying PGs so far this season tbh; unless his jumper is working he won't be much help. This should be a MVPau game hopefully.

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Originally Posted by Holden_Caulfield

gonna be a fun game. the future of the SFs.

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6'11 "small forward" :lol

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Originally Posted by RD2191

6'11 "small forward" :lol

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so is durant :lol

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Originally Posted by RD2191

He's trash. Spurs by 24 Imo

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Originally Posted by Brazil

:lol this scrub is probably top 5 player in the NBA right now tbh

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Top 5 buck probably. :lmao

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so is durant :lol

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Yeah, I thought of KD as well. :lol

Giannis is clearly the best player this game

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

Giannis is clearly the best player this game

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Is Kawhi out tonight or what?

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Originally Posted by RD2191

Is Kawhi out tonight or what?

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:lol

Kawhi is currently the better player overall, but Giannis has been having a much better year.

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

Kawhi is currently the better player overall, but Giannis has been having a much better year.

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One has to wonder if switch them up if Kawhi is able to pull what Giannis is doing with that roster.

I would venture a no...

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Originally Posted by SAGirl

One has to wonder if switch them up if Kawhi is able to pull what Giannis is doing with that roster.

I would venture a no...

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It'd probably be a miniscule difference tbh. While the Greek Freak is a better facilitator, Kawhi's shooting would open things up for the Bucks.

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It'd probably be a miniscule difference tbh. While the Greek Freak is a better facilitator, Kawhi's shooting would open things up for the Bucks.

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As much as we criticize Kiwi's supporting cast, I think the Bucks' is worse...

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Originally Posted by SAGirl

One has to wonder if switch them up if Kawhi is able to pull what Giannis is doing with that roster.

I would venture a no...

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But what would Kyle do TBH?

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As much as we criticize Kiwi's supporting cast, I think the Bucks' is worse...

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They have a lot of repetitive pieces similar to the Spurs. If they had Middleton back they'd prolly have one of the best records in the East.

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It'd probably be a miniscule difference tbh. While the Greek Freak is a better facilitator, Kawhi's shooting would open things up for the Bucks.

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Based on 20 games sample size and potential (Giannis is 3 years and 1/2 younger than Kawhi), if you presented a swap for the Bucks, they might just flat out say NO..Have people not taken notice Kawhi shooting a putrid 43% in November in his most inefficient month since Feb'15 ?

I am going to give him December to iron things out in his new role, otherwise we could be legitimately talking about a regression..

How did they get Sean up to Wisconsin? :lol

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Originally Posted by spursistan

Based on 20 games sample size and potential (Giannis is 3 years and 1/2 younger than Kawhi), if you presented a swap for the Bucks, they might just flat out say NO..Have people not taken notice Kawhi shooting a putrid 43% in November in his most inefficient month since Feb'15 ?

I am going to give him December to iron things out in his new role, otherwise we could be legitimately talking about a regression..

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:lol let me know when the 6'11 small forward wins back to back dpoy, a title and finals MVP

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Originally Posted by RD2191

But what would Kyle do TBH?

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ouch
that hurts...
NOT!
:lol

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Based on 20 games sample size and potential (Giannis is 3 years and 1/2 younger than Kawhi), if you presented a swap for the Bucks, they might just flat out say NO..Have people not taken notice Kawhi shooting a putrid 43% in November in his most inefficient month since Feb'15 ?

I am going to give him December to iron things out in his new role, otherwise we could be legitimately talking about a regression..

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His terrible shooting is a combination of taking bad shots and tired legs. If he were on the Bucks I doubt Kidd would ask him to carry the load on both ends like Pop has. Only reason Pop is getting away with it is because of who he is; Kidd doesn't have the clout to put his franchise player through that.

I noticed there is no Riga time and we haven't heard from Bill Mc in a while. Hope he is well and has enjoyed Bertans when he has gotten playing time.

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Originally Posted by spursistan

Based on 20 games sample size and potential (Giannis is 3 years and 1/2 younger than Kawhi), if you presented a swap for the Bucks, they might just flat out say NO..Have people not taken notice Kawhi shooting a putrid 43% in November in his most inefficient month since Feb'15 ?

I am going to give him December to iron things out in his new role, otherwise we could be legitimately talking about a regression..

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I just have a hard time seeing Kiwi lead a team with high usage and ball handling with the bad assist rate he has TBH.. and I appreciate the player.

I don't think he'd be able to do what Giannis is doing. He's a much better shooter but if you swap the players I don't think kiwi is able to carry that Bucks team...

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:lol let me know when the 6'11 small forward wins back to back dpoy, a title and finals MVP

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Hear, hear!

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I noticed there is no Riga time and we haven't heard from Bill Mc in a while. Hope he is well and has enjoyed Bertans when he has gotten playing time.

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BillMc was on here not too long ago, but yeah, bad luck without the Riga time in the title...

EDIT: Nevermind, it actually has been a month. Worrisome...

Lets get another road win

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:lmao dg

DG a little sleepy. Bucks are freakishly long all over the place and their defense is no joke because of it.

Pau for 3!

Gasol!!!!

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:lol let me know when the 6'11 small forward wins back to back dpoy, a title and finals MVP

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When he gets paired with a younger Tim Duncan, probably.

TP with the dime!

Crofl our rim defense

Green!

Spurs can't stop a soul on defense

wtf is wrong with Leonard's shoes? why is he always falling down?

Our bigs with absolutely zero impact per usual.

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

BillMc was on here not too long ago, but yeah, bad luck without the Riga time in the title...

EDIT: Nevermind, it actually has been a month. Worrisome...

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He's trying to viral off his chems.

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I'm a huge faggot.

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Admitting it is a good first step.

Bucks have a strategy...

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One has to wonder if switch them up if Kawhi is able to pull what Giannis is doing with that roster.

I would venture a no...

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what if we switch him with Anderson? :lol

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Bucks have a strategy...

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Overwhelm with athletics

Pau!

Kawhi needs to check his shoes.

Lma LMAO

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Admitting it is a good first step.

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LOL! That's all you got? Weak-ass middle school shit? I thought you were better than that. :lol


So you haven't started thinking that Tim being on the floor might have helped Kawhi just a little? That puts you in yet another minority.

softdridge

LMA is such a fucking waste

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LOL! That's all you got? Weak-ass middle school shit? I thought you were better than that. :lol


So you haven't started thinking that Tim being on the floor might have helped Kawhi just a little? That puts you in yet another minority.

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Don't be so sensitive. I'll destroy you later.

we cant score in the paint :lol

DG!

WHAT A BLOCK!!!

Aggressive Aldridge? Who the fuck is this wearing #12?

This is a very entertaining start tbh...both teams engaged some nice shooting, electric dribble drives and fighting hard on defense by both teams.

Shove off much? Shit.

Can't call that carry on TP then ignore it on the other end. Plus the push off

LMA!

Beasley had some good moments with MIL lately.

:lmao Patty

I like Pop leaving LMA in with Monroe in and Pau out. LMa should be aggressive.

Decent start overall. Like Pau's play, and LMA being more aggressive.

If he's really pacing himself, we'll be much better as we go on. He's such a strong dude, he can' back down most these guys who guard him

They can not stop Lamarcus

Our starting bigs have been great so far

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what if we switch him with Anderson? :lol

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again
evasion of the subject I guess

I like Lamarcus this aggressive to the basket.

The lack of a penetrating guard is on full display in this game so far, though there's some nice passing on the perimeter.

Dedmon's available, right ?

Get him back Simmons.

Fuck off Beasley

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Dedmon's available, right ?

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Not to Pop.

Great pass from Simmons.

What a pass by Juice

Fantastic pass Simmons and great balance by Lee to smoothly finish.

FUCK, it's Teletubby. We're fucked.

Oh what a FEED there by J-Simms. Wow....

Lma playing well tonight. Wish he didn't pass up that previous shot