PG: Nets Edge Out Bucks in Game 2

[Coach Carter]

I was informed KD is a beta cuck loser, is that better than the beta that Giannis apparently is?

I'm so confused guys.

Short answer, yes.

KD had to join a champion side to get over the hump, but he got over that hump. He also has the skillset perfect for the playoffs. Giannis is more suited to the regular season. People will be saying similar things about zion.

[TroyD92]

lets start the cycle of grief again boys!

[blazza18]

Brooklyn was 22nd in D rating this year. I expected them to put points on us but the most surprising part of all this is how inept we are at scoring against their D - particularly when they’re rolling out a C rotation of Griffin/KD/Claxton.

We went away from what was working after about 9 minutes into the first quarter of game one. Since then we've just put too much pressure on ourselves to try and beat them at their own game. Three top players **** the bed isn't helpful either.

I mentioned pre series how much I thought the Nets would put pressure on every part of our game. Sucks it came into fruition so soon.

[MartyConlonOnTheRun]

If there was ever a time to fire a coach during the playoffs, this might be it. Beat by 40, but glimmer of hope to win the series if enough spark is lit up.

[ANTETOKOUNBROS]

If there was ever a time to fire a coach during the playoffs, this might be it. Beat by 40, but glimmer of hope to win the series if enough spark is lit up.

then install Joe Prunty to send a message.

[BJ Sandered]

[LittleRooster]

This is great


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[BucksRule18]

I know Giannis is only 26 and Jordan didn't get his first title until he was 27. However, unlike Jordan I don't see that same progression from Giannis year to year. The sooner he realizes he's basically Shaq in Orlando, and needs to go play with a Kobe or a DWade, the sooner he'll earn a championship as a No. 2. Your No. 1 has to be a player who can create for themselves and score at will no matter what the defense throws at them. The Kobes, Durants, Leonards, Lebrons don't have to sit back and hope the rest of the team can make shots if they're guarded well. They can take the team on their back and make jump shots when need be. You can't win championships hoping the rest of the cast can take over games if their best player is neutralized on offense.

[SupremeHustle]

I feel like Pat C is not getting enough blame. Come on, Pat! We need you!

[James1980]

Jrue Bledsoe Jrue's new nickname

[Neuromancer56]

Bucks in 6.

[Brewhoopfan]

PJ was right.

[buckbeer]

Middleton has been very disappointing, especially in the first game. His shooting was god-awful in the first game which led to the Bucks lost.

[buckbeer]

If the Bucks lose this series, Middleton should be traded and Bud should be fired.

[raysbookclub]

Nash seems to know how mentally weak the Bucks are. So he plays Irving and Durant the whole first quarter. Knows the Bucks won’t fight back after getting punched early. Embarrassing.

[Prokorov]

Brooklyn was 22nd in D rating this year. I expected them to put points on us but the most surprising part of all this is how inept we are at scoring against their D - particularly when they’re rolling out a C rotation of Griffin/KD/Claxton.

I had hoped some people would come around and what's been a bit of a lazy narrative. 23rd defensive rating was never indicative. For one, KD/Harden/Claxton all missed half the season. Thats out 2 best defenders and our best rebounder (Harden). Throw in that teams scored 115+ in games we won by double digits skews it a bit too. not really worried about giving up 115-120 if you cruised to 130.

The really telling stats were what I posted in the other thread:

-6th in opponent FG%
-7th in opponent eFG%
-9th in opponent FT rate

Nets force teams to take a lot of inefficient shots. Switch everything to help reduce open corner/wing threes, and bait teams into trying to score inside, which will never be more efficient then Kyrie/KD scoring.

The Nets ability to force missed shots is quite good. Teams got their high scoring efficiency due to how many points we allowed of turnovers and how many points we allowed on second chances.

More focus helps the turnovers... and you saw it in regular season games vs top teams. Nets turnovers where down and their D was solid. Rebounding will continue to be an issue with harden out and going small but with more intensity we can limit that a bit too..

[brettski]

If the Bucks lose this series, Middleton should be traded and Bud should be fired.

Not sure it would be possible to sell lower on Midds if we lose this (unless he turns it around and we win a few and lose 4-3 or 4-2).

[RussellandFlow]

It will be interesting to see who the team hires to replace Bud if he is fired. You've gone the former player route (Kidd) and the Popovich tree route (Bud). Do they go the respected assistant route (Vanterpool, Allen) retread route (D'Antoni, Joerger, Atkinson) let's make history/Popovich tree route (Hammon) or former player with limited experience route (Billups).

[BucksFanSD]

If the Bucks lose this series, Middleton should be traded and Bud should be fired.

Bud will be if that's the case.

[BucksRule18]

2018 Playoff Exit - Need to fire Kidd and get an X's and O's coach to get this team to the next level.
2019 Playoff Exit - So close to making the NBA finals. Need Giannis to develop a jump shot and shoot FT's to combat the wall.
2020 Playoff Exit - Bledsoe sucks and no one wants to be there during the bubble. get shooters around Giannis to beat the wall.
2021 Playoff Exit - No more excuses. This team sucks from top to bottom and we're never winning anything.