New Year New Result: Bucks 103 – Thunder 97
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010I’m not going to lie, as soon as the last shot of regulation left Kevin Durant’s hand at half-court, I was slightly worried. Kobe did it and Dirk did it and if you add Kobe plus Dirk, who do you get?
So you can see where my anxiety stemmed from.
But The Durantula’s running 30-footer wasn’t close and the Bucks rode Michael Redd’s first hot night in what has seemed like years to the finish line in a 103-97 victory over Oklahoma City Saturday night.
But it wasn’t a smooth ride. (more…)
Game 14 preview: Bucks @ Thunder (on ESPN!)
Friday, November 27th, 2009(Sorry for the late post. I work in retail and it’s the Friday after Thanksgiving. I had a busy morning. Also, be sure to stop by the Daily Dime Live tonight on ESPN.com to chat with me during the Bucks-Thunder game.)
Milwaukee Bucks (Scott Skiles) 8-5
(Likely) Inactives: Andrew Bogut, Joe Alexander and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
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Oklahoma City Thunder (Scott Brooks) 8-7
(Likely) Inactives: Shaun Livingston, Kyle Weaver and Kevin Ollie
Game time: 8:30 (CST)
TV: ESPN (No big deal)
Match-ups
Point Guard
Brandon Jennings vs. Russell Westbrook
Two of the bright young point guards in the game today square off in this one. Westbrook had a strong rookie season last year and has picked up where he left off this year. He’s improved his field goal percentage, three-point percentage and assists. His most significant weakness is his penchant for turning the ball over. It probably has a lot to do with his incredible athleticism. He was in the dunk contest last year and has had to make the transition to point guard from off-guard in college with relative ease. When someone is as athletic as Westbrook they can find a way to have success wherever they are on the court if they put in the work. He should be a real handful on both ends for Jennings, who’s had his share of struggles in his last two games. As Jennings goes, so go the Bucks, so if Westbrook is able to corral him, expect another long night for the Bucks.
Advantage: Thunder (more…)
