GT #79: Bucks @ Bullets 7 PM (NBC SW/980 AM)

Kanyewest · Post #1 » by **Kanyewest** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 4:44 pm

Washington making up the favor when the Bucks rested Jrue, Giannis, and Khris.

dobrojim · Post #2 » by **dobrojim** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 4:56 pm

I don't think we have to worry too much about winning this game unless 3-5 MIL starters don't play
including Giannis.

Post #3 » by **nate33** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 5:05 pm

I'm sorry to see Deni out. He has been an iron man with the Wizards. He played all 82 games last year, and was on pace to play 80 this year until this game.

payitforward · Post #4 » by **payitforward** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 6:06 pm

OTOH, if this gives us more opportunity to at least take a look at Quenton Jackson & Xavier Cooks in extended minutes that will be good. & Johnny Davis should get a solid 30 minutes.

Beats watching Kuz & Beal at this point in the season.

At the same time, I imagine we'll get some extended Kendrick Nunn time as well. Be nice if he got a contract for next year from some team or other, so here's hoping he plays great tonight (while we go down in defeat of course...).

Jay81 · Post #5 » by **Jay81** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 6:32 pm

payitforward wrote:OTOH, if this gives us more opportunity to at least take a look at Quenton Jackson & Xavier Cooks in extended minutes that will be good. & Johnny Davis should get a solid 30 minutes.

Beats watching Kuz & Beal at this point in the season.

At the same time, I imagine we'll get some extended Kendrick Nunn time as well. Be nice if he got a contract for next year from some team or other, so here's hoping he plays great tonight (while we go down in defeat of course...).

Where is Todd??

Jay81 · Post #6 » by **Jay81** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 8:53 pm

Lol delon is sick with porzingusitus

AFM · Post #7 » by **AFM** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 10:25 pm

Is that even a real injury? Sounds like something I'd call in sick with as a kid.... "yeah I have elbow...burst-itis...."

Frichuela · Post #8 » by **Frichuela** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 11:32 pm

Johnny Davis playing very solid: a 3, an aggressive dunk and 2 steals so far.

RiotPunch · Post #9 » by **RiotPunch** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 11:55 pm

Really fun game so far, love seeing Johnny start to put it together. I believe he will still be well worth his draft slot when all is said and done.

AFM · Post #10 » by **AFM** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 12:07 am

RiotPunch wrote:Really fun game so far, love seeing Johnny start to put it together. I believe he will still be well worth his draft slot when all is said and done.

Let's hope you're right--it would be quite the turnaround. He looked like he didn't even belong in the G league earlier.

WallStar · Post #11 » by **WallStar** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 12:08 am

I think it's safe to say they're in "quiet" tank mode.

RiotPunch · Post #12 » by **RiotPunch** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 12:12 am

AFM wrote:
RiotPunch wrote:Really fun game so far, love seeing Johnny start to put it together. I believe he will still be well worth his draft slot when all is said and done.

Let's hope you're right--it would be quite the turnaround. He looked like he didn't even belong in the G league earlier.

It's a mental thing with Johnny, when he is confident he has all the tools you want. Definitely rooting for him!

payitforward · Post #13 » by **payitforward** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 12:54 am

RiotPunch wrote:
AFM wrote:
RiotPunch wrote:Really fun game so far, love seeing Johnny start to put it together. I believe he will still be well worth his draft slot when all is said and done.

Let's hope you're right--it would be quite the turnaround. He looked like he didn't even belong in the G league earlier.

It's a mental thing with Johnny, when he is confident he has all the tools you want. Definitely rooting for him!

This is nice. We are all rooting for this kid to shine!

JWizmentality · Post #14 » by **JWizmentality** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:30 am

So happy for JD. Kid got his mojo back.

Frichuela · Post #15 » by **Frichuela** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:46 am

JWizmentality wrote:So happy for JD. Kid got his mojo back.

Yes. Fingers crossed! His 2 last performances have been solid. Playing with confidence and aggressiveness. His D is pretty good, so he needs to work hard in the post season on his 3 pt shot, floater and ball handling.

NatP4 · Post #16 » by **NatP4** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:01 am

So much fun watching Davis. Couldn’t ask for a better end to this particular season. Few young guys show promise, continue to lose to improve draft position.

jangles86 · Post #17 » by **jangles86** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:05 am

Pretty disappointed with gaffords play towards the end of this season.

He really hasn’t come on in the way I think we were hoping. He’s undersized and isn’t actually a very good defender.

Kanyewest · Post #18 » by **Kanyewest** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 3:59 am

Read on Twitter

NatP4 · Post #19 » by **NatP4** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 4:37 am

It would be incredible if they could somehow tank into that 5th spot. 42% shot at top 4. 10.5% shot at Wemby.

This roster is an immediate contender with Wembanyama.

closg00 · Post #20 » by **closg00** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 12:40 pm

jangles86 wrote:Pretty disappointed with gaffords play towards the end of this season.

He really hasn’t come on in the way I think we were hoping. He’s undersized and isn’t actually a very good defender.

Westbrook should be receiving a kickback from Gafford as he is largely responsible for making him look better than he actually is, we're on the hook for another 3 years. Gafford is a fine 2nd/3rd string center at 1/3 of his current salary, compare him to Kessler on a rookie deal. Oy!