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[Kevin]

The Pistons have been playing a lot better recently, but are 3-14 on the road, and are the losers of three straight at the Bradley Center heading into tonight. The Bucks, of course, are on a two game winning streak behind new head coach Jim Boylan. Brandon Jennings and Larry Sanders, in particular, seem to be thriving under Boylan. Let's hope the Bucks extend the streak tonight!

[Patti]

This is usually the game I get to see in Milwaukee (and freeze my toes off), so I'm feeling a little slighted...I should be there proudly sporting my Bucks colors and cheering them on to victory.  They are usually hard fought games, so I want to see the New Milwaukee Bucks show up tonight!  Monroe is always a handful.  Will Larry & Udoh be able to handle him & Drummond?  Or will we see Dalembert and/or Gooden again tonight?  Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

 

 

Go Bucks!

[Kevin]

The Pistons certainly seem to give the Bucks a hard time even when they're down, but I'm hoping that the combination of playing at home, as well as wanting to get revenge for that tough loss at the Palace after demolishing Miami, will propel them to the victory tonight. 
 

Ellis killed them last time, but Drummond and Monroe really gave the Bucks fits. If Larry can stay out of foul trouble, we should be okay... though it may be worth giving Dalembert some minutes, just to see if he can slow down Monroe. Detroit has a big front court, so Udoh might have some trouble defending Monroe, and don't forget that Maxiell also gives the Bucks a lot of trouble. 

 

I can't imagine Prince playing as well as he did last time though. Just have to play tough defensively, rebound the ball and not turn it over.

[Ted]

Pistons 2nd unit has been insane over the last few weeks shooting lights out from 3. They dont play their starters all that much in comparison to other teams. Their 3 leaders are Monroe, Prince and Knight all get around 32 MPG. They are almost completely different teams with their starters vs bench.

 

Starters run their offense through Monroe in the half court and often do a high low post attack with Monroe and Prince. The bench comes in and runs and guns from 3 point land and lately they've been shooting very well but I really cant see the Bucks losing this one, they should come out with way more energy than last time and I think this could very well be one of the Bucks biggest blowout wins of the year.

[Patti]

Yeah...Austin Daye and Charlie Villanueva have been shooting lights out from 3pt range, and they are awful tall guys
shooting from the perimeter. Enter Ersan & Henson? Oh yeah, Ersan is staring. Are we having fun yet?

Good thing they don't have to decide between their green or red uniforms tonight.


Go Bucks!

[Patti]

Well, 49-41 Bucks...so good first half. Now don't drop off after the break. 2 turnover first half, so that's good.
Sanders fouls are a little concerning. I like the way Boylan rotates players often and seems to keep everyone in the game.

Nice shoes Larry!


Go Bucks!

[SillyBilly]

15 seconds in the third, Monta Ellis brings the ball past the halfcourt line, waits until 3 seconds are left on the clock, then proceeds to barrel into the lane and heave up a  contested shot......only this time he gets stuffed and looks like a fool.

 

Ive seen enough of this end of quarter routine from Monta. He does it every time he gets a chance and with very little success.

 

1 Basketball is a TEAM game, how about trying to create a play involving your teammates before there are only 2 seconds left on the clock wtf

2 Youre not Kobe or Lebron, Youre not nearly tall enough to create a good shot of your own when everybody knows what is coming!

 

Sorry had to vent, but this kind of play is just egotistic and totally against what team ball and playing to win is all about. We need execution, not flashiness.

[Patti]

21% - 72% shooting 3rd qtr. Yikes!

[Ted]

well that was disheartening...so the Raptors on Sunday eh?

[SillyBilly]

Pistons 2nd unit has been insane over the last few weeks shooting lights out from 3. They dont play their starters all that much in comparison to other teams. Their 3 leaders are Monroe, Prince and Knight all get around 32 MPG. They are almost completely different teams with their starters vs bench.

 

Starters run their offense through Monroe in the half court and often do a high low post attack with Monroe and Prince. The bench comes in and runs and guns from 3 point land and lately they've been shooting very well but I really cant see the Bucks losing this one, they should come out with way more energy than last time and I think this could very well be one of the Bucks biggest blowout wins of the year.

 

Yikes, lol

[SillyBilly]

Detroit is a better and more talented team than people realize though. They had a rough start to the season but have gotten things together recently.

[Ted]

Yikes, lol

 

 

yea I missed the boat big time on that one lol...Side note what do we think of Drew Gooden's excessive accessories? Shiny shoes, black socks, half arm sleeve, head band, and shoulder sleeve...am I missing anything?

[SillyBilly]

yea I missed the boat big time on that one lol...Side note what do we think of Drew Gooden's excessive accessories? Shiny shoes, black socks, half arm sleeve, head band, and shoulder sleeve...am I missing anything?

 

LOL! Didnt realize that but you're right. I guess he hasn't had much else to think about while sitting on the bench. O Milwaukee Bucks you seem quite like Sisyphus

[Patti]

what do we think of Drew Gooden's excessive accessories? Shiny shoes, black socks, half arm sleeve, head band, and shoulder sleeve...am I missing anything?

yea I missed the boat big time on that one lol...Side note what do we think of Drew Gooden's excessive accessories? Shiny shoes, black socks, half arm sleeve, head band, and shoulder sleeve...am I missing anything?

Nope...I think you've got it covered!

I really didn't expect another blowout loss to Pistons tonight. I'm just glad it didn't cost me $1,000 to see that game
in person. lol

[Kevin]

Well... that was embarrassing. I'm really curious as to what Boylan was doing as far as the minutes/rotations go. Even with the foul trouble in the first half, there's no reason Sanders should be limited to 19 minutes in a game.