PG Pistons - Pat Leads Bucks to 8th Straight

[-Jragon-]

I did always think Pat would have some role in the playoffs, whether spot minutes where he helps us, or eventually moves back into the rotation. He's 1 of our few guys actually proven in the playoffs, is well-rounded, & not washed (just a bit over the hill).

A lot of his issues have been shooting belief, which drops for most in the playoffs, whereas for him it may well improve. Playoff Pat.

It's a bad take... dude likely never gets another NBA contract

[RogerMurdock]

I was not watching and had to quadruple-check I read my notification right. 26 shots and a 40/10/5 game for...Pat?!

Only the fourth Buck to do it (Giannis, Kareem, Khris).

[GoldenAntlers]

This was a surprisingly fun game to be at.

[rilamann]

Pat has to be back in the playoff rotation after today, right?

It wasn't like he just had a lucky/fluky shooting night. He looked like prime Pat.

[SupremeHustle]

It's been a tough year for AJax. He went from starting to flaming out in the dunk contest to being a victory/blowout loss cigar. Doc seems to get on his case after mistakes, and he's the kind of guy you need to let play through mistakes while hyping up the good plays.

He's not good right now, but like I said last season, if he ever finds the pace of the game, he can stick in the league because he can defend. I doubt if he finds it with the Bucks, though.

[rilamann]

Might have been a meaningless game, but that was one of the more entertaining games of the season.

3 of the 4 games against the Pistons have been entertaining.

Maybe we will see them in the conference finals.

[RogerMurdock]

Pat has to be back in the playoff rotation after today, right?

It wasn't like he just had a lucky/fluky shooting night. He looked like prime Pat.

I feel like there's room for a few minutes a game, but let's not forget this was mostly against deep bench guys.

[SupremeHustle]

I did always think Pat would have some role in the playoffs, whether spot minutes where he helps us, or eventually moves back into the rotation. He's 1 of our few guys actually proven in the playoffs, is well-rounded, & not washed (just a bit over the hill).

A lot of his issues have been shooting belief, which drops for most in the playoffs, whereas for him it may well improve. Playoff Pat.

It's a bad take... dude likely never gets another NBA contract

Somebody will sign Pat. Likely the Bucks. If they don't trade him before the next trade deadline.

[rilamann]

This was a surprisingly fun game to be at.

The rare game where Giannis didn't play but still got your money's worth.

[Matches Malone]

[rilamann]

Pat has to be back in the playoff rotation after today, right?

It wasn't like he just had a lucky/fluky shooting night. He looked like prime Pat.

I feel like there's room for a few minutes a game, but let's not forget this was mostly against deep bench guys.

True enough, but Pat still looked quick and fresh. Obviously a playoff intensity game is worlds different from today. But Pat showed enough, even in a game like this that he could contribute in a meaningful game. I guess we'll see.

[GHOSTofSIKMA]

I did always think Pat would have some role in the playoffs, whether spot minutes where he helps us, or eventually moves back into the rotation. He's 1 of our few guys actually proven in the playoffs, is well-rounded, & not washed (just a bit over the hill).

A lot of his issues have been shooting belief, which drops for most in the playoffs, whereas for him it may well improve. Playoff Pat.

It's a bad take... dude likely never gets another NBA contract

patc never gets another contract? am i reading this right?

[MickeyDavis]

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[WRau1]

I did always think Pat would have some role in the playoffs, whether spot minutes where he helps us, or eventually moves back into the rotation. He's 1 of our few guys actually proven in the playoffs, is well-rounded, & not washed (just a bit over the hill).

A lot of his issues have been shooting belief, which drops for most in the playoffs, whereas for him it may well improve. Playoff Pat.

It's a bad take... dude likely never gets another NBA contract

[Milbucks96]

Pat's off the dribble game he's shown was nonexistent in the Bud years. He's one of our better offensive players now, too bad he can't defend anymore.

Yup that’s about it. He’s become a viable pick n role ball handler but it seems like those calf injuries and age sucked all the life out of him over time.

[Ron Swanson]

Doc haters will say it’s a coincidence but now 6-2 on the season without Giannis and Dame and the ball movement looks crisp so maybe we really do have a Giannis/Dame problem or as my boy chones loves to say case clothed.imo

[blazza18]

Hilarious lines from Pat and Kuz. Cool to see those fringe guys show out in a nothing game.

[ShootingtheJ]

Doc haters will say it’s a coincidence but now 6-2 on the season without Giannis and Dame and the ball movement looks crisp so maybe we really do have a Giannis/Dame problem or as my boy chones loves to say case clothed.imo

Are you sure of that record stat? I don't think that's accurate.

Pretty sure they're 3-3.

16-8 without Dame though

[Ron Swanson]

I can’t even get irrationally excited about any of these dudes lol. Here’s hoping Tyler Smith does his best Rashard Lewis impression to prove that statement false

[ShootingtheJ]

I can’t even get irrationally excited about any of these dudes lol. Here’s hoping Tyler Smith does his best Rashard Lewis impression to prove that statement false

Yeah, he can shoot, but wish he did at least one other thing at an average level. Smith and Nance shot it well today, but combining for just 10 boards in 73 minutes while the Bucks have up 14 offensive boards hurts.