2024 NBA Season

[jostorres]

Maybe there is no reason to score 20+ ppg by Gordon every game, as long as Westbrook and Harden actually makes enough of their baskets that kinda means it is good enough for them to make a good team in the future. I can't think of a small forward that can change the team, House is definitely a decent player and gets good enough minutes, ben mclemore is decent too however these are not really players that matter that much.

Reality is they have Westbrook+Harden+Pjtucket+Capela on their starter five, Eric Gordon is their sixth player on a team that doesn't have 5 good players, maybe they could just trade him and get a very good small forward instead or if not they could just hope that Eric Gordon just takes care of the teams second unit and be leader there.

[joshy23]

If Harden and Westbrook can do it, Gordon can do it too. I hope that this is the start for him to contribute more in terms of scoring and let Westbrook and Harden do the passing since both of them are good at it.

Maybe more like, if Harden and Westbrook will come back, Gordon can't produce points like that again.
This season, he only average 16 points, he should get at least 20 and more opportunity to drive and shoot 3s for this team.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gordoer01.html

That's right, Gordon's contribution to the team is not about his scoring ability but his defense and tenacity. When harden and Westbrook comes back, he will be back to his usual plays and not to focus on scoring.

Since he's not needed to provide that much as Harden and Westbrook are both scoring machines, he will be back as a defensive player as he
is much needed, what happened today is just another usual thing that happen to every player but when the rotations comeback to its usual
routine it will be design to each stars inside the system.

[Questat]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

[wheelz1200]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

Even without Giannis the bucks are too strong for the wizards.  Only way wizards win is if they shoot something like 60-65% on their threes.  Bucks are deep and can beat lower level teams without Giannis fairly easily

[Botnake]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

Even without Giannis the bucks are too strong for the wizards.  Only way wizards win is if they shoot something like 60-65% on their threes.  Bucks are deep and can beat lower level teams without Giannis fairly easily

Agree but since the opening was -16 Bucks, I think the chance of the bucks covering that spread is now lesser since Giannis is not playing and his contribution is big for the win, in addition, Wizards are a desperate team now, they want to have a win and beating a good team is like a challenge to them.

[Yaunfitda]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

Wizards are in the 11th (15-30) position right now, and they are coming from a lost to Hawks.

While Bucks are still on top, so even without Giannis I think they can still do better and beat the Hawks because of Middleton, Bledsoe or George Hill and Ilyasova who can carry the team.

[mirakal]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

Wizards are in the 11th (15-30) position right now, and they are coming from a lost to Hawks.

While Bucks are still on top, so even without Giannis I think they can still do better and beat the Hawks because of Middleton, Bledsoe or George Hill and Ilyasova who can carry the team.

This is an exciting game, we are about the find out soon, yes, Bucks did great last time when Giannis was absent but it's not guaranteed it will again happen.

[harizen]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.

Gianni's absence can't be considered as an advantage to the Wizards. Bucks are still great, especially in front of their home crowd, even without Giannis on the floor.

Without Giannis: (I just choose 3 games)

111-100 against Magic
112-86 against Hawks
127-112 against Pelicans

Just imagine what will happen to Wizards later on.

As for the Bucks -16, I'm sure it will be covered***. During Wizard's recent game, despite Bradley Beal's 40 points against the struggling team too, Atlanta Hawks, they still got beaten by 19 points. Where's their offense? Where's their defense?

[Kasabus]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.

Gianni's absence can't be considered as an advantage to the Wizards. Bucks are still great, especially in front of their home crowd, even without Giannis on the floor.

Without Giannis: (I just choose 3 games)

111-100 against Magic
112-86 against Hawks
127-112 against Pelicans

Just imagine what will happen to Wizards later on.

As for the Bucks -16, I'm sure it will be covered***. During Wizard's recent game, despite Bradley Beal's 40 points against the struggling team too, Atlanta Hawks, they still got beaten by 19 points. Where's their offense? Where's their defense?

Nice stats, 2 of the 3 games where Bucks covered, so that -16 is still a good bet based on the past games Bucks have dominated.

Bucks needs to prove tonight again that they only don't rely on Giannis. GL
Now that the line is only -11.5, will this attract more Bucks bettors?

[wheelz1200]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

Even without Giannis the bucks are too strong for the wizards.  Only way wizards win is if they shoot something like 60-65% on their threes.  Bucks are deep and can beat lower level teams without Giannis fairly easily

Agree but since the opening was -16 Bucks, I think the chance of the bucks covering that spread is now lesser since Giannis is not playing and his contribution is big for the win, in addition, Wizards are a desperate team now, they want to have a win and beating a good team is like a challenge to them.

Right now its 57-37 still early in the game but the bucks are so strong.  They have to be the favorites to win it all with the easiest path to the finals.  I cant see any team in the east really challenging them in a 7 game series.  Only question is who would they play from the west.

[Reid]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

Monsters still came out of their closets. 
Bledsoe and Middleton combined is already 62 points. It is almost garbage time now.
This should happen more.
Even with Giannis around they should always have the same game.

Gianni's absence can't be considered as an advantage to the Wizards. Bucks are still great, especially in front of their home crowd, even without Giannis on the floor.

That is true. There is so much power in their court by now.
Fans are helping for an aim to the championship.

[matchi2011]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

It didn't stop the winning streak as Bledsoe and Middleton carried the team with a combined 85 points, even without Giannis Wizard unable to
match up with the rest of the Bucks they are really an offensive squad as all of them got the chance to shot and score.
They continue winning and staying at the very top of the league.

[milewilda]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

It didn't stop the winning streak as Bledsoe and Middleton carried the team with a combined 85 points, even without Giannis Wizard unable to
match up with the rest of the Bucks they are really an offensive squad as all of them got the chance to shot and score.
They continue winning and staying at the very top of the league.

This is what like with the bucks where they dont solely depend on one player or a superstar.Rotations are there and can shoot up and
execute good positioning to make baskets.In fact, wizards do have that crap defense rating and no surprise that score do even
rose up to 150+. For an offensive type of team then its no surprise.

[Ranly123]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

It didn't stop the winning streak as Bledsoe and Middleton carried the team with a combined 85 points, even without Giannis Wizard unable to
match up with the rest of the Bucks they are really an offensive squad as all of them got the chance to shot and score.
They continue winning and staying at the very top of the league.

The Bucks are not only depending their offensive strategy on Giannis. They literally have one all-star but most of the team members are reliable when it comes to teamwork. This is the reason why the Bucks are deadly this season.

[Captain Corporate]

 Everyone keeps focusing on Giannis when it comes to Bucks but you guys are forgetting they have one of the best coaches in the league right now. Coach Bud has literally taken Atlanta Hawks to a 60+ win season and top seed even tho they eventually lost, he also took over for Bucks just last year and made an insane change from a year ago and now they have taken another step. I am not saying Giannis doesn't play a role in this, you have to be an idiot to say that, Giannis is their star and responsible for almost everything but Coach Bud would take this team without Giannis to at least playoffs as well, he is that good.

[Russlenat]

Everyone keeps focusing on Giannis when it comes to Bucks but you guys are forgetting they have one of the best coaches in the league right now. Coach Bud has literally taken Atlanta Hawks to a 60+ win season and top seed even tho they eventually lost, he also took over for Bucks just last year and made an insane change from a year ago and now they have taken another step. I am not saying Giannis doesn't play a role in this, you have to be an idiot to say that, Giannis is their star and responsible for almost everything but Coach Bud would take this team without Giannis to at least playoffs as well, he is that good.

You are only taking about his success in Atlanta as a coach but he was the coach for 5 seasons but in 2017-18 season Atlanta does not have a good record, they are just 24-58, the worst the worst in his career as a head coach, that is why he was taken out.

[btc_angela]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

It didn't stop the winning streak as Bledsoe and Middleton carried the team with a combined 85 points, even without Giannis Wizard unable to
match up with the rest of the Bucks they are really an offensive squad as all of them got the chance to shot and score.
They continue winning and staying at the very top of the league.

The Bucks are not only depending their offensive strategy on Giannis. They literally have one all-star but most of the team members are reliable when it comes to teamwork. This is the reason why the Bucks are deadly this season.

Well they have been "deadly" last year, but they last the experienced that's why they were eliminated. But we all know that they have improved a lot this season. Yes they rely on Giannis most of the time, but they still have players that can step up like Bled and Middleton. Of course when Giannis comes back, they will step aside, but for now, they are leading the team and with the chemistry they have this year, they are a scary team with or without Giannis.

[Reid]

Everyone keeps focusing on Giannis when it comes to Bucks but you guys are forgetting they have one of the best coaches in the league right now. Coach Bud has literally taken Atlanta Hawks to a 60+ win season and top seed even tho they eventually lost, he also took over for Bucks just last year and made an insane change from a year ago and now they have taken another step. I am not saying Giannis doesn't play a role in this, you have to be an idiot to say that, Giannis is their star and responsible for almost everything but Coach Bud would take this team without Giannis to at least playoffs as well, he is that good.

That is true. No doubt.

Because of that the team learned so much including Middleton. Suddenly his confidence grew and became of the players that should be defended well or else it will be a score.
Bledsoe on the other is still unknown. He works well but there are times when his inconsistency is showing.
How about Lopez? Sure does changed a lot.

Mike Budenholzer changed a lot with the gameplay of the Bucks.
Any news about the Clippers locker room ruckus?
I have heard Stephen A once and it looks like it might be real. But there are still doubts that it might be the exact story.
There might still be something behind it.

[ultrloa]

Will the bucks winning streak be stop tonight?

Giannis has been ruled out against the Wizards, this is the time where Wizards can take advantage.
Who are talking Wizards to win straight up in this game.


source : https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-for-bucks-wizards-shoulder/

It didn't stop the winning streak as Bledsoe and Middleton carried the team with a combined 85 points, even without Giannis Wizard unable to
match up with the rest of the Bucks they are really an offensive squad as all of them got the chance to shot and score.
They continue winning and staying at the very top of the league.

The Bucks are not only depending their offensive strategy on Giannis. They literally have one all-star but most of the team members are reliable when it comes to teamwork. This is the reason why the Bucks are deadly this season.

Well they have been "deadly" last year, but they last the experienced that's why they were eliminated. But we all know that they have improved a lot this season. Yes they rely on Giannis most of the time, but they still have players that can step up like Bled and Middleton. Of course when Giannis comes back, they will step aside, but for now, they are leading the team and with the chemistry they have this year, they are a scary team with or without Giannis.

The confidence has been build up since they know Giannis  is in their side that's why almost all of the bucks players improve since they already trust each other's talents that's why we see some huge dominance on this last play even if no Giannis around.

And for sure once Giannis is on the court for sure all of the team will be crazy since the bucks is the powerhouse team for this year and they have huge possibilities to take the champ among the other team.

[Kasabus]

The confidence has been build up since they know Giannis  is in their side that's why almost all of the bucks players improve since they already trust each other's talents that's why we see some huge dominance on this last play even if no Giannis around.

That's exactly what happened to the Cavaliers, when they have Lebron, they were playing really well but when Lebron left, Cavaliers has become a shitty team, hope Giannis will stay with the Bucks for life.

And for sure once Giannis is on the court for sure all of the team will be crazy since the bucks is the powerhouse team for this year and they have huge possibilities to take the champ among the other team.

They'll have to pass the East competition first, last playoffs, they didn't win against the Raptors.