Bucks Vs Thunder.. must see tv...

[LarBrd33]

I just cracked myself up as I was looking at today's schedule.  I came across "Bucks vs Thunder" and actually got a little giddy.  Durant's my favorite non-Celtic to watch... and I'm still interested in seeing Jennings despite the fact that I think he's going to go on a tailspin.

Aside from Boston... I cant' think of two teams I'm more curious to watch right now.  Maybe the Blazers, because I get a kick out of watching Oden develop.

[PosImpos]

I just cracked myself up as I was looking at today's schedule.  I came across "Bucks vs Thunder" and actually got a little giddy.  Durant's my favorite non-Celtic to watch... and I'm still interested in seeing Jennings despite the fact that I think he's going to go on a tailspin.

Aside from Boston... I cant' think of two teams I'm more curious to watch right now.  Maybe the Blazers, because I get a kick out of watching Oden develop.

This could definitely be a more exciting game to watch than the Celtics game...

Actually, I REALLY hope it is...I'm hoping we completely blow the no-defense Raptors out of the water so I can focus on watching Jennings vs Durant.

[perks-a-beast]

I thought there was some sarcasm in that title lol

[Who]

I was thinking the exact opposite when I saw that game. Why is that game on national TV? Oklahoma and Milwaukee. Sheesh!

Jennings is in for a rough night. Westbrook has been the best defensive point guard in the league so far this season. He's going to cause Jennings a lot of problems.

Once Jennings suffers, then Milwaukee's whole roster suffers, and since Milwaukee is already without Bogut that becomes a pretty ugly picture.

Delfino on Durant? Hope they start Mbah a Moute. Delfino is way too short to contest Durant's jump shot.

This should be a comfortable enough win for the Thunder. They match up well with the Bucks.

[PierceMVP08]

Really had to do a double take with that heading but you know what? You're right.  I haven't really watched either player much but they are kind of like throwbacks.  Explosive scorers that can get you excited to watch them.  The NBA has gotten away from individual scorers and gone more to the team game, IMO (which is a good thing) but it's always interesting and fun a couple of guys who can just score in bunches.

[twinbree]

I watch the Thunder games whenever I can. They're a nice young team and I'm happy they're getting some national airtime. I haven't seen Jennings play yet so I'll try to catch parts of the game or watch him in action.

[LarBrd33]

looks like the NBA realized that Jennings is a lefty.   I will not be surprised to see him struggle from here on out. 

[PosImpos]

looks like the NBA realized that Jennings is a lefty.   I will not be surprised to see him struggle from here on out. 

He's gonna be a special player, there's no doubt about it, but he's going to have to learn to adjust now that other teams are actually gameplanning for him. 

It's a process; people need to remember the kid's a rookie, he's going to have more than a few bad nights.  Doesn't change the fact that the only other guys to have a start as impressive as his have gone on to have hall of fame-ish careers.

[scoop]

As I've said multiple times, the Bucks are heavily reliant on Bogut, he's their single winning factor.

Since he went down, they slipped from #1 defense in the league to #8 (in 5 games) and have a 2-3 record (besides his ability to produce some shots on offence). Without being good defensively and rebounding wise, they can't score much as well.

[LarBrd33]

Well since the league realized Jennings is a lefty, he's been held under 30% shooting in his last 3 games.  His coach is starting to bench him.  If he doesn't have another impact game soon, he could end up like Dajuan Wagner...

[Who]

As I've said multiple times, the Bucks are heavily reliant on Bogut, he's their single winning factor.

Since he went down, they slipped from #1 defense in the league to #8 (in 5 games) and have a 2-3 record (besides his ability to produce some shots on offence). Without being good defensively and rebounding wise, they can't score much as well.

Andrew Bogut's impact on that team over the past year has been very impressive. I'm amazed by how good he's gotten defensively under Scott Skiles. Never thought I'd see that day.

Good thing for Milwaukee that he's only out with a short term injury. They need him back in a hurry. They don't have enough talent elsewhere to make up for losing a player of Bogut's caliber.

[PosImpos]

Well since the league realized Jennings is a lefty, he's been held under 30% shooting in his last 3 games.  His coach is starting to bench him.  If he doesn't have another impact game soon, he could end up like Dajuan Wagner...

I think it has a lot more to do with losing Bogut than anything else.  With Bogut out and Redd largely ineffective coming back from injury, Jennings is their only really credible offensive threat, so it's too easy for the other team to do whatever they want to make sure he can't score.  Despite that, he's still managed to score in double digits.

Hopefully Bogut will be back soon and Redd will get his shooting touch (and conditioning) back, so Jennings won't always be in the cross-hairs of the opposing defense.

[ToppersBsktball10]

Thunder are actually good. I'm afraid the Celtics might drop one to them.

[PosImpos]

Thunder are actually good. I'm afraid the Celtics might drop one to them.

The Thunder can beat any team in the league if they're healthy and having a good night.

They are growing more mature with each game and they have 4 credible offensive threats on the floor with a lineup of Westbrook / Harden / Durant / Green / Krstic.

The Thunder are a good center away from being really good.

[wiley]

I loved watching the Thunder.....pretty soon it should be Thunder verses Blazers every year in the Western conferance finals......though the Lakers could muck it up for another 3 years I suppose....Thunder a good defensive center and a veteran or two away from elite status in the league. 

What I can't stand is seeing Miami on national T.V. Yuck.  They're going to the playoffs only because of weakness in the Eastern Conference.