PG Nets Game 3 - Survive and Alive

[th87]

Giannis played like how I imagine Michael Olowakandi played as himself in NBA Live 98.

I'm not sure Kandi was dumb enough to shoot 8 3s.

Not in a REAL game!

And probably accidentally pressed the wrong button a few times.

[humanrefutation]

At the end of the day our favourite player is a moron

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Optimistic takeaway: he said maybe next game he’ll take 0 3’s, who knows? (I know; he will not do that)


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Giannis sees himself wide open from three. The rest of the court is packed with the extra defender cutting off passing lanes. He figures it's the only shot to take.

The problem is that he shouldn't ever be in that situation to begin with. Stop letting him run point from the three point line. Put him in the post so the defense can't pack it in so easily.

[slappyg]

Would not blame the refs one bit if they called a violation every time on Giannis FT. He consistently takes 12-13 seconds and that’s after holding his hand up to do that fake shot before allowing the ref to give him the ball.

It’s a clear violation AND it’s leading to poor results. How do you choose to stick with that?

And, how do you get alot of reps in practice if each free throw takes that long!

[SupremeHustle]

Giannis is getting killed a bit, but dude was a beast in that first quarter.

[Prokorov]

Other thoughts from the game tonight:

* Crowd went crazy when Thanasis came in for 20 seconds at end of 3rd. Would like to see more of him in some spots.
* Tucker is too short to guard KD. Giannis should spend some time guarding him especially at the end. Thanasis should guard him a
little just to get under his skin with some trash talking. Could probably draw a tech from KD.
* Portis should play a little bit more.
* Bud needs to go. So much iso ball and obviously unwilling to make Giannis play to his strengths.
* Zadarius Smith was having a great time in the front row
* KD didn't get touched at all several times and got the call, pretty frustrating. Lots of F*** KD chants.
* Wow did Giannis dominate the ball tonight

The Nets shot 16 FTs coming into tonight. We took another 8 tonight. thats 24 for the series.

Durant averaged 7 FTs a game by himself this season. He had 3 trips to the FT line tonight (6 attempts). and 1 of those trips was an offball foul when the nets were in the Bonus. Maybe a couple of non-shooting fouls were ticky tack. but with how physical PJ has been with durant, and how much he operates in the mid post, its hard to give alot of sympathy to cries that durant is getting too many whistles.

[blazza18]

Giannis is getting killed a bit, but dude was a beast in that first quarter.

His first quarter previewed what was to come for mine. In three different half court possessions he either settled for a three or fumbled the ball away in the paint while not looking to involve teammates at all.

[Wonka]

I find it hard to believe that there aren’t members of the team, the staff and the front office who want Giannis to shoot less jumpers, but who is going to tell him that? I think we have surrounded our star with a bunch of “yes men.”

[AussieBuck]

Giannis hasn't played this level of whack before. I'm choosing to believe that Harden is in his head and probably has Griffin telling Giannis all about it.

[FrieAaron]

Is giannis selfish or delusional?

He cannot possibly think those 3s are the best outcome of those possessions in the context of winning the game.

Is he trying to win or prove something?

At this point it honestly feels like he's trying to prove statistics wrong.

[CJTURT]

Is giannis selfish or delusional?

He cannot possibly think those 3s are the best outcome of those possessions in the context of winning the game.

Is he trying to win or prove something?

At this point it honestly feels like he's trying to prove statistics wrong.

He should have skipped those questions. Lol. He actually made himself look dumber than we thought, or at least confirmed he is.

[Unique]

After a one year hiatus, Zelico Obradovic has decided to return back to action and he's waiting for offers.

Huge chance for the Bucks to get a real coach on the bench!

[FlagsFlyForever]

JVG hasn't been coaching for what, 15 years? What makes people think he'd do a good job here?

And he was a disappointment who clashed with his players in Houston. It's hard to imagine a worse hire IMO.

[FrieAaron]

The MVP's got to his head. He thinks he's in that tier with KD, bron n kawhi which he clearly isn't.

Slight correction, he's in that tier but thinks he is those players. But if he played within himself he could absolutely have just as much an impact on winning as KD or Kawhi. Does he know who Tim Duncan is? As much as he loves Kobe it's Duncan's game he should try to be imitating. He is widely considered a top 10 player all time and during his two MVP seasons took 22 3s TOTAL. It doesn't need to be a part of his arsenal to be unstoppable. I would have much more confidence in him learning how to hit bank shots than suddenly become a 35% three point shooter.

[bucksfansince88]

Giannis needs his ego checked, or just needs to unplug from listening to the critics. I would’ve been pissed being his teammate tonight

[Pachinko_]

Hey I called the 2-1, don't say I didn't call it!
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(To be clear, total fluke, about a million things have happened in this series that I didn't expect would happen. But, if there are crocheted Hawaiian shirts on the seats next game, I'll go give myself an exorcism )

[Pachinko_]

After a one year hiatus, Zelico Obradovic has decided to return back to action and he's waiting for offers.

Huge chance for the Bucks to get a real coach on the bench!

Please God make it happen

[blazza18]

Giannis hasn't played this level of whack before. I'm choosing to believe that Harden is in his head and probably has Griffin telling Giannis all about it.

Do believe something is up with the Griffin matchup specifically that's got Giannis all amped up cause early on in the Claxton matchup Giannis looked like a completely different player

[AussieBuck]

Giannis hasn't played this level of whack before. I'm choosing to believe that Harden is in his head and probably has Griffin telling Giannis all about it.

Do believe something is up with the Griffin matchup specifically that's got Giannis all amped up cause early on in the Claxton matchup Giannis looked like a completely different player

Second guessing, thinking waaaay to much. Blake's goading Giannis into all sorts of ****.

[DrWood]

JVG hasn't been coaching for what, 15 years? What makes people think he'd do a good job here?

probably because he makes the obvious comments that they make themselves.

[yannisk]

Would not blame the refs one bit if they called a violation every time on Giannis FT. He consistently takes 12-13 seconds and that’s after holding his hand up to do that fake shot before allowing the ref to give him the ball.

It’s a clear violation AND it’s leading to poor results. How do you choose to stick with that?

I want them to give him a violation as soon as they give him the ball and he gives them back and starts doing his imaginary shooting