Game 82: Bucks at Magic - 4/14/23 - Noon - BSWI Alternate

-Jragon- · Post #21 » by **-Jragon-** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:26 am

When a superstar joins an established contender and that team doesn't have to give up starters (Durant to GS for example) then that team will catapult to the top right away but when teams have to give up multiple starters (Shaq to Miami) then that team will have to either develop young players or add replacement talent which usually takes a year at least. We tried and hoped with MB and Beas but they just didn't have it. AJJ was a Hail Mary.. Now our best hope lies in BP, Bev, AJG and a return of Playoff Pat.. we still have a chance but it's outside at this point. Beating Boston makes it feel like real hope.

Isocleas2 · Post #22 » by **Isocleas2** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:28 am

I remember heading to the Heat board before our series against thrm last year and the majority of them thought they'd get swept/bounced in the 1st round. Then they went on an epic run and made the finals.

It's been a tough year to be a Bucks fan but they just like the Heat last year could flip that switch.

Post #23 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:39 am

Realized tonight I have no idea what seed the Bucks are, what the result of this game means, or what other teams are trying to make the playoffs. I'm a true Wake Me For The Playoffs fan.

-Jragon- · Post #24 » by **-Jragon-** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:03 am

-Jragon- wrote:When a superstar joins an established contender and that team doesn't have to give up starters (Durant to GS for example) then that team will catapult to the top right away but when teams have to give up multiple starters (Shaq to Miami) then that team will have to either develop young players or add replacement talent which usually takes a year at least. We tried and hoped with MB and Beas but they just didn't have it. AJJ was a Hail Mary.. Now our best hope lies in BP, Bev, AJG and a return of Playoff Pat.. we still have a chance but it's outside at this point. Beating Boston makes it feel like real hope.

Not to mention team chemistry and cohesion/established coaching and plays. You think a team can learn 2 different systems in a year on top of it? That's rough. Durant got to go straight to Kerr who had an established system and returning starters. Shaq went to Maimi and I believe Riley came out of an FO position to coach them and establish plays/chemistry which is what Doc had less than a half season to do --- tough to do. Boston had to get KP and Jrue installed but had consistent coaches and plays which is better.

pifhluk23 · Post #25 » by **pifhluk23** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:18 pm

If the organization was smart they'd sit Dame and Khris. I would bank on the Pacers beating Hawks which Keeps Philly out of #5. I'd bank on Cle and NY winning as well. This organization has proven it's not smart though and will likely play Dame and Khris 40 minutes and one of them will end up inured for the first round.

drone3 · Post #26 » by **drone3** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:27 pm

Was hoping to see Galloway play but he's still injured

dbrodz7 · Post #27 » by **dbrodz7** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:13 pm

pifhluk23 wrote:If the organization was smart they'd sit Dame and Khris. I would bank on the Pacers beating Hawks which Keeps Philly out of #5. I'd bank on Cle and NY winning as well. This organization has proven it's not smart though and will likely play Dame and Khris 40 minutes and one of them will end up inured for the first round.

If Dame and Khris can’t play one 40 minute game without getting hurt this team is losing in the first round anyways so who gives a sh*t.

Post #28 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:45 pm

Yeah random message board guys with perfect 20/20 hindsight are way smarter than this organization.

Milbucks96 · Post #29 » by **Milbucks96** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:20 pm

dbrodz7 wrote:
pifhluk23 wrote:If the organization was smart they'd sit Dame and Khris. I would bank on the Pacers beating Hawks which Keeps Philly out of #5. I'd bank on Cle and NY winning as well. This organization has proven it's not smart though and will likely play Dame and Khris 40 minutes and one of them will end up inured for the first round.

If Dame and Khris can’t play one 40 minute game without getting hurt this team is losing in the first round anyways so who gives a sh*t.

Yea if we’re so concerned that Khris and Dame can’t play high minutes without getting hurt (which honestly is a valid concern, but a different discussion), we aren’t doing anything of importance anyway. We just have to go out and play right now and beat who we have in front of us. If we can’t, then we aren’t good enough.

jimmybones · Post #30 » by **jimmybones** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:39 pm

Anyone know if there is outdoor viewing at the Deer District today? Not the big screen I’m assuming but what about in that alley or one of those bars?

GoldenAntlers · Post #31 » by **GoldenAntlers** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:54 pm

jimmybones wrote:Anyone know if there is outdoor viewing at the Deer District today? Not the big screen I’m assuming but what about in that alley or one of those bars?

Damn, I could really have used a Deer District noon game today

, but not in Milwaukee today.

theFireBlanket · Post #32 » by **theFireBlanket** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:57 pm

Splash Mountain taking off at high noooooooon.

Post #33 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:00 pm

jimmybones wrote:Anyone know if there is outdoor viewing at the Deer District today? Not the big screen I’m assuming but what about in that alley or one of those bars?

I don't see anything posted. Beautiful day for it.

Karsenmitsche · Post #34 » by **Karsenmitsche** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:19 pm

jimmybones wrote:Anyone know if there is outdoor viewing at the Deer District today? Not the big screen I’m assuming but what about in that alley or one of those bars?

don’t think they usually play regular season games out there but you never know. inside the mecca is always a great place to watch it regardless.

msiris · Post #35 » by **msiris** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:30 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Yeah random message board guys with perfect 20/20 hindsight are way smarter than this organization.

The regular season is fast becoming a **** show. Sitting people with very minor injuries. We jave a guy who cant even play on a back to back.I wish I could have one that when I worked.

GoldenAntlers · Post #36 » by **GoldenAntlers** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:59 pm

msiris wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Yeah random message board guys with perfect 20/20 hindsight are way smarter than this organization.
The regular season is fast becoming a **** show. Sitting people with very minor injuries. We jave a guy who cant even play on a back to back.I wish I could have one that when I worked.

Lol, right? And at a fraction of the salary. "Ah, sorry boss, won't make it in today. I worked yesterday."

Post #37 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:03 pm

So we want the Bucks to lose today, right? End up playing Orlando in the first round and not Miami/Philly?

soxperry · Post #38 » by **soxperry** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:15 pm

GoldenAntlers wrote:
msiris wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Yeah random message board guys with perfect 20/20 hindsight are way smarter than this organization.
The regular season is fast becoming a **** show. Sitting people with very minor injuries. We jave a guy who cant even play on a back to back.I wish I could have one that when I worked.
Lol, right? And at a fraction of the salary. "Ah, sorry boss, won't make it in today. I worked yesterday."

Lol

apples to apples for sure

Gant · Post #39 » by **Gant** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:28 pm

It looks like Cleveland's resting a lot of guys. If they lose, they're 4th if I understand the chart correctly.

Read on Twitter

emunney · Post #40 » by **emunney** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:36 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Yeah random message board guys with perfect 20/20 hindsight are way smarter than this organization.

The Bucks' hindsight may be 20/20 but mine is far better