Comments on: Bucks Win A Thriller: Bucks 108 – Blazers 101

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:17:33 +0000

I’d say he works hard and is pesky, but maybe is only average as a defender. As time goes on it’ll be interesting to see how things turn out for him on the defensive end. He’s certainly much better than Warrick, but is no Bogut down low.

By: curak

curak — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:50:50 +0000

I’d say Ilyasova’s defense is solid, but he’s just undersized against a lot of PFs. On the other hand, he’s less undersized and gives better effort than Warrick. It’s becoming clear why the Grizz gave up on Warrick, he’s a classic tweener, mostly on the defensive end.

Did he play against the Blazers at all? Hardly remember him. Telling that it was LRMaM, Ilyasova, and Delfino at the forward spots in crunch time. I think the rotation is settling in a bit more in the forward spots. Skiles mostly knows what he’ll get from Warrick now, I think.

By: imontjesus

imontjesus — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:29:36 +0000

excellent recap, as usual.

with one exception: i would not classify Ilyasova’s defense as “solid” ever. he has some stretches where he gives good effort, resulting is adequate defense, but he cannot be relied on to defend above average post players in the NBA… yet.

Bucks are seriously lacking a post defender and this will be exploited by the Western conference teams with great PFs all year. Luckily in the East, there aren’t many dominant PFs.

By: Scott McKenzie

Scott McKenzie — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:43:00 +0000

Let me tell you the whole of Australia are right behind the bucks! Its crazy over here how many bucks supporters there are!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:19:14 +0000

I really enjoy your recaps and other posts. So far, yours and the Daily Thunder are my two favorite truehoop blogs. That might also be because both teams have some exciting young players that I am curious about too haha.

I just read about squad six today and loved the idea. NBA arenas could definitely use a little more electricity and you can hear the “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi, oi, oi” chants on TV! That excitement should continue because with Philly’s free fall and Chicago’s listless start (not to mention Toronto’s up and down play and Miami’s current regression), the Bucks have a great opportunity to grace the postseason. It makes me wish the first round was still a best of 5 series, a team like this could easily put it together for a short series and blitz a more complete team.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:46:39 +0000

Who would you rather have attemping a three to beat you, Andre Miller or Eric Snow?

By: Basketball for Breakfast, Dec. 14

Basketball for Breakfast, Dec. 14 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:57:34 +0000

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By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:56:29 +0000

Scott – Thanks for the encouragement! Glad to have you on board from Australia and glad I can fill in some of the gaps for you.

I’ve heard about that Minnesota employee snooping around these parts and I’m thinking it’s probably just them being thorough. Larry Harris has been in attendance at roughly five games this year as Golden State’s regional scout. It’s possible Minnesota’s guy has just been in the area. Who would they be targeting? Probably not Redd, too much money, too much age, but maybe Charlie Bell or someone else they think could contribute as an outside shooter.

By: Scott McKenzie

Scott McKenzie — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:56:58 +0000

I absolutely love your blog. You capture the game perfectly in your writing and bring up very apt points for us readers to consider. I’m from Australia, so sometimes i miss a bit of the game, but I feel like i have not missed a beat after visiting your site!!!

It’s fantastic to see the offense clicking a bit more smoothly, and that Bogut isn’t just limited to garbage buckets off rebounds anymore. It would be so good if we managed to trade Redd for a young talented PF, and really build this team so we can actually maybe contend for a title in the next 3-10 years. Word is that a representative from the T’Wolves (2nd to Kahn) has been to the last few Bucks games….Kevin Love for Redd anyone?