Have a hard time believing there’s a misunderstanding when Giannis asks for the ball and the Pacers assistant proceeds to smirk and then walk away with it. Pretty lame of Rick to play the victim
Carlisle: "What happened after the game was unfortunate. There was a misunderstanding about the game ball. It was Oscar Tshiebwe's first NBA point. So we always get the game ball. We grabbed the ball and a couple of minutes later several of their players ended up in our hallway."
Stephen A just said Giannis isn’t top 2 in MVP because he is 6-5 in his last 11 games. Just wanted to clarify Giannis didn’t play in 2 of those Bucks losses and the Bucks are actually 11-3 in the last 14 games Giannis has played.
How many NBA players, outside of Milwaukee, would drive over an hour on their off day to support their teammate playing in a G-League game? This is really cool
4 possessions
1. LeBron isn’t on the screen
2. LeBron doesn’t close out
3. LeBron jogs to the paint & doesn’t go for rebound
4. LeBron isn’t on the screen
To recap: Giannis played 2 of the 3 best players in the NBA this week and went 2-0 while averaging
42 points
14 rebounds
6 assists
30-45 FG (67%)
He also had a game winning block, a step back 3 to send a game to overtime, and 2 free throws to win that game. Statement Made
#MVP
Update: Giannis is out for the remainder of the season with a hyperextended knee. The next update will be from the Bucks official Twitter page. This is good news.
Notable players that Giannis has a higher 3P% than:
Damian Lillard
*Devin Booker
*Trae Young
Jayson Tatum
Luka Doncic
*Bradley Beal
*Michael Porter Jr
*Anthony Davis
*Giannis also has more 3PM
Source: Giannis will be out the remainder of the season, though no structural damage has been concluded. One final round of testing still to be completed.
Reporting with
@RamonaShelburne
on ESPN: The NBA has opened up investigations into possible tampering violations involving two sign-and-trade deals completed in free agency: New Orleans and Chicago centered on Lonzo Ball, and Toronto and Miami centered on Kyle Lowry. Story soon.
Milwaukee Bucks will play the Chicago Bulls in the 1st round. Bucks are…
-15-1 vs the Bulls in their last 16 matchups
-12-0 in games Giannis has played vs Bulls since Coach Bud took over in 2018
Bucks caught flak for resting their players today but this Luka injury (unfortunately) is the perfect example of why you do it. Not worth the risk of injury with playoffs this week
Bucks in the last 6 minutes of their last 3 games
vs Heat
Bucks down 113-99 finish with 21-6 run to win
vs Bulls
Bucks down 102-100 finish with 18-10 run to win
Vs Suns
Bucks down 113-110 finish with 22-9 run to win
Giannis is 58/135 (43%) from Long Midrange this season. To put that in perspective, Steph Curry is 51/118 (43%) & LeBron James is 59/149 (40%) from long midrange this season.
Giannis averages more points, rebounds, & assists per game with better efficiency and in fewer minutes than Embiid. Giannis is also the DPOY front runner, on a team with a better record, and the reigning Finals MVP.
What am I missing here?
New ESPN story: The latest edition of my MVP Straw Poll is the closest vote I’ve ever had, as it’s shaping up to be Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic for a second straight season.
The Bucks are now 39-4 vs the Central Division under Budenholzer.
In games Giannis has played they are 34-1 and that includes an active 31 game win streak.