I remember walking out of the Bradley Center on March 28th feeling very good about things. Milwaukee had just defeated the Grizzlies, the day was still young after the early game, the temperature was in the 60’s and a possible successful playoff run was on the horizon. Now, less than one month later, clouds draped [...]
It might as well be tonight, right? Milwaukee Bucks (Scott Skiles) 0-2 vs. Atlanta Hawks (Mike Woodson) 2-0 Date: 4/24/2010 Time: 6:00 (CST) TV: ESPN and FS Wisconsin How in the world can the Bucks win this? Take Advantage of Home Court The Bucks haven’t played a meaningful home game this late in the year [...]
Before the series, I assumed the Bucks would be down two games to zero after the first two in Atlanta. Many targeted game three as the Bucks best opportunity to steal one from the Hawks. Now I’m closer than ever to believing the Bucks will be swept. Feelings of optimism reigned after a hard fought [...]
Milwaukee Bucks (Scott Skiles) 0-1 at Atlanta Hawks (Mike Woodson) 1-0 Date: 4/20/2010 Time: 6:00 PM (CST) TV: NBA TV and FS Wisconsin Keys for the Bucks Avoiding a 20 point first half deficit That’s obvious enough, right? Must force turnovers In the Bucks 30-19 third quarter victory on Saturday night, they forced four turnovers. [...]
Seemingly long removed from relevance, Bibby was still relevant enough to be featured in this commercial last year. Seven years ago, Mike Bibby was certainly someone worth worrying about in a playoff series. Now, in 2010, I had written him off as a probable non-factor heading into the Bucks first round series with the Hawks. [...]
So he’s still got it. Good to know. Now if everyone else on the Bucks can get it together, this might be a very different series than the masses (I’m raising my hand especially high on this) expected. It’s fitting that Brandon Jennings donned the cape in game one of the Bucks playoff series. After all, [...]
Hawk watching has not been a big part of my life this basketball season. Obviously my hands are a little bit tied with the Bucks playing as frequently as they are. Fortunately, the TrueHoop Network has got me covered. The Atlanta Hawks have a terrific blogger by the name of Bret Lagree. He and I [...]
My gut instinct tells me it’s the Hawks. Joe Johnson is a star, right? Stars win games late, that’s just how the NBA goes. That’s what I’ve long assumed, that’s what I feel like I’ve witnessed time and time again. Johnson must be the best late game player either team has, simply because he’s the [...]
Over at TrueHoop, there is a clear breakdown of all playoff scenarios in play this evening. The Bucks are involved. If the Bucks want to face the Celtics in the coming days they need two things to happen. A win over Boston tonight and a loss by the Heat against the Nets. The Bucks are [...]
2012 Player Capsules: Brandon Jennings
I’m not sure we’ll ever know what happened with Brandon Jennings in early February last season. Milwaukee’s premiere guard was cruising along through the first third of the lockout shortened 2011-12 season. Despite a road heavy early season schedule, Jennings was producing at a level far better than he had in his first two seasons. [...]
2012 Player Capsules: Monta Ellis
There was a trade in the NBA this weekend. You may have heard. The Oklahoma City Thunder made an expectation defying deal that will undoubtedly either end up a brilliant reminder of how smart you have to be to succeed in a small market or a sobering lesson on why small market teams can’t thrive in today’s [...]
2012 Player Capsules: Samuel Dalembert
“I want the team to be one of the top defensive teams. I’ve been to so many training camps and seen coaches focusing on offense, offense, offense. We came here and I’m like, ‘Wow.’ I wanted to hug coach (Scott Skiles). For the first time in seven years, the Milwaukee Bucks starting center isn’t Andrew [...]
2012 Player Capsules: John Henson
From every indication, John Henson is ready to play defense in the NBA. For his sake, I hope that’s true. Because his capability to play defense this year could have quite an impact on his career. Henson is probably going to land on his feet no matter what. He was a very highly regarded high [...]
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