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wargames
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6/27/2021  10:42 PM
So Middleton had Trae in front of him and shot the ball over his head… why haven’t teams switched more to you know get a tall shoot on Trae and just shoot over his head lol
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6/27/2021  10:47 PM
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ToddTT
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6/27/2021  10:59 PM
Middleton ain’t messing around.
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Uptown
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6/27/2021  11:50 PM
wargames wrote:So Middleton had Trae in front of him and shot the ball over his head… why haven’t teams switched more to you know get a tall shoot on Trae and just shoot over his head lol

Been wondering why the Bucks and the Sixers for that matter, haven't been seeking out Trae and Bogs on the defensive end.

ESOMKnicks
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6/28/2021  5:45 AM
Uptown wrote:
wargames wrote:So Middleton had Trae in front of him and shot the ball over his head… why haven’t teams switched more to you know get a tall shoot on Trae and just shoot over his head lol

Been wondering why the Bucks and the Sixers for that matter, haven't been seeking out Trae and Bogs on the defensive end.

That is the question I asked after the Knicks series, and was told "zone defense".

Looking at Middleton's highlights, whenever Khris scored, Trae was somewhere else, hanging out on the other side, guarding no one in particular.

wargames
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6/28/2021  9:06 AM    LAST EDITED: 6/28/2021  9:09 AM
ESOMKnicks wrote:
Uptown wrote:
wargames wrote:So Middleton had Trae in front of him and shot the ball over his head… why haven’t teams switched more to you know get a tall shoot on Trae and just shoot over his head lol

Been wondering why the Bucks and the Sixers for that matter, haven't been seeking out Trae and Bogs on the defensive end.

That is the question I asked after the Knicks series, and was told "zone defense".

Looking at Middleton's highlights, whenever Khris scored, Trae was somewhere else, hanging out on the other side, guarding no one in particular.

It’s funny because watching the West series they are actively hunting mismatches and in the East they just seem so focused on executing their offense and defense they don’t seem to care. Even the Hawks don’t really do it. The biggest thing they try to do is speed up their execution in the fourth to get their opponents backpedaling.

Trae wouldn’t be able to hide like he has been if he was playing the clippers or the Suns right now.

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6/28/2021  9:39 AM
Uptown wrote:
wargames wrote:So Middleton had Trae in front of him and shot the ball over his head… why haven’t teams switched more to you know get a tall shoot on Trae and just shoot over his head lol

Been wondering why the Bucks and the Sixers for that matter, haven't been seeking out Trae and Bogs on the defensive end.

Because Simmons was too busy point shaving in the sixers Hawks series

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6/28/2021  1:21 PM
Philc1 wrote:
Uptown wrote:
wargames wrote:So Middleton had Trae in front of him and shot the ball over his head… why haven’t teams switched more to you know get a tall shoot on Trae and just shoot over his head lol

Been wondering why the Bucks and the Sixers for that matter, haven't been seeking out Trae and Bogs on the defensive end.

Because Simmons was too busy point shaving in the sixers Hawks series

martin
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6/28/2021  2:47 PM
oh, interesting on Reggie Jackson limits with LAC next year

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6/28/2021  3:41 PM
Why was Milwaukee sporting those Blue uni’s? The “Cream” was kinda cool with some historical context.
ANyone gather what the blue was representing?

And If I never see “The valley” unis again that would be OK. Alt unis in playoffs I don’t get.

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6/28/2021  4:41 PM
Nalod wrote:Why was Milwaukee sporting those Blue uni’s? The “Cream” was kinda cool with some historical context.
ANyone gather what the blue was representing?

And If I never see “The valley” unis again that would be OK. Alt unis in playoffs I don’t get.

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6/28/2021  4:46 PM
martin wrote:oh, interesting on Reggie Jackson limits with LAC next year

I can see him being a Knick. Kid went to BC so can't be a dummy

i like him way better than a bunch of other names being tossed around. IIRC he's playing for peanuts* this year (* peanuts by NBA standards).

He's had an interesting journey where he was drafted to back up Russell (that didn't sit well); then went to Detroit where expectations were huge. I would like to think he's settling in to being a professional, more mature and just playing to the best of his ability.

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6/29/2021  4:37 PM    LAST EDITED: 6/29/2021  4:38 PM
Chandler wrote:
He's had an interesting journey where he was drafted to back up Russell (that didn't sit well); then went to Detroit where expectations were huge. I would like to think he's settling in to being a professional, more mature and just playing to the best of his ability.

The guy was trash until a couple of months ago. Already 31 years old. And he will likely want a long term deal for meaningfully more than the $10m per year that the Clips can offer him. I do not think he is right for our team.

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6/29/2021  7:52 PM
I will admit while I've never liked R.Jackson as he seems to have a sour attitude - he did step up and hit clutch shots vs Phx all series. If we keep and build around Randle - he's probably a decent option as he shoots well and plays tough. Thibs would probably ask for a raise to coach this guy though...
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6/29/2021  8:25 PM
jskinny35 wrote:I will admit while I've never liked R.Jackson as he seems to have a sour attitude - he did step up and hit clutch shots vs Phx all series. If we keep and build around Randle - he's probably a decent option as he shoots well and plays tough. Thibs would probably ask for a raise to coach this guy though...

Yeah, I don't like Reggie either, but I'd learn to live with it if he provided competency at PG slot on a short-term deal.

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6/29/2021  10:00 PM
Looks like it’s going to be Hawks vs Suns.

Too bad we couldn’t solve the Hawks. The main criteria for winning the championship this year is staying healthy.

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wargames
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6/29/2021  10:11 PM
ToddTT wrote:Looks like it’s going to be Hawks vs Suns.

Too bad we couldn’t solve the Hawks. The main criteria for winning the championship this year is staying healthy.

Is it confirmed that Giannis will be out long term?

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ToddTT
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6/29/2021  10:18 PM
wargames wrote:
ToddTT wrote:Looks like it’s going to be Hawks vs Suns.

Too bad we couldn’t solve the Hawks. The main criteria for winning the championship this year is staying healthy.

Is it confirmed that Giannis will be out long term?

As somebody that has injured his knee, I can’t even watch **** like that. I saw a few degrees of hyper extension and turned away.

The fact that he walked afterwards had to be adrenaline IMO. I think by tomorrow he’ll be in a world of pain.

I hope I’m wrong.

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ToddTT
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6/29/2021  10:19 PM
Max Randle ASAP. He’s built like a brick ****house.
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6/30/2021  2:25 PM

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