Dunc'd On: MIL/BOS; SAS/GSW; MIA/PHI Game 5s; Marc Stein on Coaching Carousel

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:50 am

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We take a long look at an incredibly intense game between the Bucks and Celtics, then briefer discussions of GSW/SAS and MIA/PHI. Then Marc Stein of the New York Times joins to discuss Mike Budenholzer's destination, the Bucks' potential opening and the domino effect it could create, Marc's report that Terry Stotts could be on the move from Portland, the assistants getting the most buzz in the process, and JB Bickerstaff's future in Memphis.

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2Mas · Post #2 » by **2Mas** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 1:34 pm

Lol these 2 hate on Boston so much it's crazy.

What's the beef with Boston man?

These dudes are real organized, they put together a real nice podcast. I'm a daily listener (for the most part), but man, the hate for Boston is so crazy. Is it cause we play the warriors tough? Idk. But it's wild.

Donnyxc · Post #3 » by **Donnyxc** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:13 pm

2Mas wrote:Lol these 2 hate on Boston so much it's crazy.

What's the beef with Boston man?

These dudes are real organized, they put together a real nice podcast. I'm a daily listener (for the most part), but man, the hate for Boston is so crazy. Is it cause we play the warriors tough? Idk. But it's wild.

I've noticed it too. Especially with this episode dishing on Horford, and lack of complimenting him and the rest of the Celtics players in general for their good decisions. Mostly focusing on the bad decisions, and focusing on things from a Bucks lens.

Playing Horford at the 5 was a CALCULATED move by Brad Stevens. You say he wasn't effective (You largely critique Al on drawing a foul on the court, the Bucks for not defending Jaylen's cut inferring Al got a "lucky" assist, and Al's shot that missed but was unreviewable.) but it was completely the opposite. Horford dominated Tyler Zeller, Thon Maker, and anyone else Milwaukee threw at him at the center position. He was the best player on the court from start to finish. With Horford playing center, Ojeleye playing power forward, and Smart back in the fold, the Celtics were able to effectively switch on nearly every pick-and-roll. Horford was not a mismatch against a center, and Ojeleye was not a mismatch against a power forward. Smart, meanwhile, comfortably defended everyone. The resulting lack of mismatches along Milwaukee’s frontline damaged its ability to orchestrate offense.

Giannis was limited to 16 points.

Give the Celtics credit where credit is due, and look at the Team through their lens, not the opponents, Nate.

I'm not looking for praise for Brad Stevens on having the team stop Matthew Dellavedova. That is trivial in this game.
Maybe instead of talking about why the Bucks lost the game, as if it was their game to lose, maybe you should talk about why the the Celtics won the game. Until you fix your notorious bias, you will not get a single dollar from me to support your podcast.