PG Minny - Great Win!

Bernman · Post #81 » by **Bernman** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:36 am

MissKhriddleton wrote:Literally not one nice thing said about Brook in almost 4 pages. Shame!

It shows, in the right match-ups, & w/ rest, he can still contribute positively. But Goberts are going to be less the norm, especially toward the top of the east. That's the rub & if Doc has his finger on the pulse to then sit him. That's been a struggle so far.

You figure he'll hit some shots in the playoffs too. He's averaged 18.5 the last 2 playoffs w/out Giannis. He's poised, unlike many of our guys. But in the wrong match-ups it's still going to be a question if he justifies being out there due to D & rebounding.

ShootingtheJ · Post #82 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:36 am

Daver wrote:
paulpressey25 wrote:This game was a great case study in +/-

Rollins was a +14

Porter Jr was a -12

But we don’t win that game without KPJ.

Thats why the majority of this board other than shootingtheJ says +/- mean nothing kpj was much much more valuable than fu... rollins

You always pretend like defense doesn't matter. It does. Rollins help force a ton of turnovers tonight.

It's not just you though. There's people that think Dame helps win because of PPGz. Bucks better without him because he single handedly kills the defense.

Post #83 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:37 am

MissKhriddleton wrote:Literally not one nice thing said about Brook in almost 4 pages. Shame!

Solid 11/7/2/1. Overshadowed tonight though.

GHOSTofSIKMA · Post #84 » by **GHOSTofSIKMA** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:38 am

Bernman wrote:
SirChurros wrote:Honestly KPJ and Kuzma aren’t looking like bad acquisitions. Small sample size but Khris was cooked physically and these guys can at least move.

But why not put them around the core, that included Middleton. As it was, statistically the Bucks were considerably better statistically with him on the court. What would it have been w/ legs around him/them?

It's not somehow a positive we didn't have anyone out there to orchestrate a functional offense. 4 out of the last 5 games were mediocre or worse offensive efficiency games.

marjon for kpj was there...

but patc/portis/ajj for kuzma wouldnt gotten under the apron? so no deal? how do we acquire him without khris?

Ron Swanson · Post #85 » by **Ron Swanson** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:39 am

Incredible road win. This is hopefully the kind of spark that gives all the young guys and new acquisitions confidence for the rest of the season.

GHOSTofSIKMA · Post #86 » by **GHOSTofSIKMA** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:39 am

MickeyDavis wrote:
MissKhriddleton wrote:Literally not one nice thing said about Brook in almost 4 pages. Shame!

Solid 11/7/2/1. Overshadowed tonight though.

he was better than his stats.

Daver · Post #87 » by **Daver** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:39 am

MickeyDavis wrote:Benching Rollins for KPJ was key

Does this board still think rollins should get a multi year contract is he actuslly better than ajax see nothing in him

yb90 · Post #88 » by **yb90** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:40 am

Rollins and KPJ are the type of back ups you need around Dame. They are both combo guys that can play with Dame and without him. Rollins is not 100% and will need to get stronger going forward and KPJ just needs to return to his old form offensively and grow into the athletic defender he's capable of being.

VooDoo7 · Post #89 » by **VooDoo7** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:40 am

SupremeHustle wrote:I didn't get to see a minute of it because of capitalism.

You still living in MN? I figured you owned a few suites at the Target Center.

Post #90 » by **Prez** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:40 am

MickeyDavis wrote:
rilamann wrote:Damn, looks like my Dame comment is going to have the Dame fan boys going to bed crying tonight....lol.

Your schtick is predictable and tired. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Beyond tired. Dude was commenting in the Sixers game thread early about how "Bucks aren't beating anyone with Lametime leading the way". Dame proceeds to log 44 minutes and drop 43/7/8 to get us a W, and shocking, not a single post from him in the PG thread.

This need to constantly rag on a dude who's giving us 26/5/8 on 62% TS is lame as hell. Dude is 34 years old and still 7th in the entire league in minutes per game, grinding to help us win games, and we got dudes in here actively rooting against him.

GHOSTofSIKMA · Post #91 » by **GHOSTofSIKMA** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:41 am

rollins shot poorly but played well otherwise

Daver · Post #92 » by **Daver** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:41 am

ShootingtheJ wrote:
Daver wrote:
randy84 wrote:That KPJ guy might be a player.

He is he averaged 18/6 per 36 for the clips

Unfortunately shot 24% from 3. He's capable of shooting better, but playing with energy seems to have effected his shooting. He was lazy with the Rockets, but shot well.

Great ball handler though n hes so quick

ShootingtheJ · Post #93 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:42 am

Daver wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Benching Rollins for KPJ was key

Does this board still think rollins should get a multi year contract is he actuslly better than ajax see nothing in him

No need to rush it, but yeah, it's a no brainer to get a young defender on a cheap contract.

Frank Nova · Post #94 » by **Frank Nova** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:42 am

WeMajor34 wrote:The Kuz experience is going to wear this board out.

Very meh game from a historically meh player.

Not gonna deny that he helped tonight though.

Not that I don’t agree with your overall take here, but a very meh game? That’s the part I’m not sure I agree with. Kuz is a frustrating player by all accounts, he takes bad shots and is out of control some of the time but his energy and pace is light years beyond what I was anticipating after the trade. That can be contagious moving forward with Giannis and the rest of the team will follow suit knowing if they can get to their spots, they can be effective. Closing out defensive possessions and transitional offense were 2 things really bogging us down so far this year, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how much Kuzma helps in both those key areas….

Post #95 » by **Prez** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:42 am

This was a dope win. I'll eat some crow on Kuzma, I underestimated just how dog **** a franchise the Wizards are. Never again.

Need 34 healthy after the break, roll out some Kuz/Giannis 4/5 lineups, and get the starting lineup sorted out.

yb90 · Post #96 » by **yb90** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:43 am

Daver wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Benching Rollins for KPJ was key

Does this board still think rollins should get a multi year contract is he actuslly better than ajax see nothing in him

Yes, he should get a team friendly deal. He is a solid rotation guy. Get him on a Scotty Pippen Jr type deal and let him grow and develop.

soxperry · Post #97 » by **soxperry** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:44 am

Why would the Clippers trade us kpj for **** Marjon??

ShootingtheJ · Post #98 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:44 am

GHOSTofSIKMA wrote:rollins shot poorly but played well otherwise

Yeah, for any player, i think you can play well even we you shoot poorly. Shooting goes in streaks.

ShootingtheJ · Post #99 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:44 am

soxperry wrote:Why would the Clippers trade us kpj for **** Marjon??

He's nuts and was shooting 24% from 3.

Daver · Post #100 » by **Daver** » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:45 am

Wonka wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:
paulpressey25 wrote:The speed factor from Kuzma and KPJ was evident tonight.

Kuz is going to be so frustrating. It's night and day the difference between him and Midds athletically and I think he can be an asset defensively, but on offense it's just dribble pullups to an inefficient jumper or a wild pass. Like if he attacked the hoop he'd be incredible.

This is where I am at. His IQ and decision making leave a lot to be desired 90 percent of the time and I think it would be foolish to ignore that...but he is giving a ton of effort and he is an athlete. Just not a very good fit.

Why is he not a good fit