Your favorite inconsistent NBA post is back from last year! I never really had a full grasp on how to do this blog, but I think I have figured it out. There will be similar elements from Bucks Buzz, but in reality, it will be its own post on Wednesday (Or Thursday). I do not really have a time for when it will be up but there will be all sorts of random shit I happen to come across on the Internet plus some thoughts about the week that was.
John Wall - Ah so this is why people were hyping up Washington before the season started because John Wall can be an All-Star this year. He played great last night against Los Angeles Lakers with 31 points and nine assists. This is Wall's third straight game of 30 plus points. Wall is also doing it very efficiently with his field goal percentage over 55 percent in each of these games including a stunning 71 percent against Toronto in a losing effort on Friday night. Wall will have a chance at another 30 point game against Milwaukee tonight.
Blake Griffin - What a stretch Blake is having right now. He must be reading SnoTap seeing people are behind him, and he is playing like a complete man. Griffin currently has a streak of eight straight double-doubles. The last time Griffin did not grab 10 boards was November 9th against Houston. The rebounds are encouraging to see from Blake after last year where he only averaged eight per game after two straight years with a double-double average. I would not say this is any indication Griffin is taking his game to another level yet it is still promising to see him do more on the court..
'I am not mad, I am disappointed' Player of the Week
Anthony Bennett - This is probably unfair because he played well in garbage time against San Antonio on Saturday, but so far, it has been a disaster for the first overall pick in the draft. Bennett is averaging two points a game. TWO. ONE BASKET. He is not playing in games. I have no idea what Mike Brown is doing with him. Even if he is not playing well, they should just throw into the wolves and see what happens with him. Sure, he will have some turnovers, but Bennett deserves a chance to play a little more. .
Team of the Week
San Antonio Spurs - Does anyone realize this team is 13-1 to start the season? ANYONE?!?! There is no talk about San Antonio's hot start. I do not care if they are a boring team; 13 of their first 14 games being wins is pretty special. They have won their last three games by more than 15 points, and putting up points in the process. They have scored over 100 points in nine games this season. They are also do it on the defense end holding opponents to only 90 points a game. Their eleven game winning streak will be on the line tonight as they head to Oklahoma City.
Team of the Weak
New York Knicks - Oh no. It is not good in the Concrete Jungle. We wondered a couple weeks ago whether Tyson Chandler's injury will affect New York and it clearly has in a major way. New York has dropped six straight and it does not get any easier for New York playing Los Angeles Clippers and Denver in the next two games. Carmelo Anthony is averaging a double-double for the season doing as much as he can, but it is not enough. Looking at Melo, he might have one of the quietest strong starts to the season. Head coach Mike Woodson had to come out yesterday and say he did not lose the locker room. That's not good.
SnoTap Medical Injury Report
Bradley Beal to miss two weeks - Last year, Bradley Beal missed the end of the season with a stress injury that cost him some time. He has a similar injury at a different spot of his leg, and he is deciding not to play through it. Beal's comments make it seem like he could if he wants to, but they are just going to wait on it. Hopefully, Beal is only out for two weeks and not any more time. With how Wall is playing right now, Wizards could make a push here in a weak Eastern Conference.
This Week in GIFs, Vines, Instagrams, Videos, Links, Pictures and anything else
- Let's start with the picture leading the program. Ricky Rubio showed up for Selena Gomez's concert last week looking like a complete scrub. I know Rubio does not need my advice, but clean it up dude. Rubio looks like he is lounging around on a Saturday afternoon.
-Dwyane Wade photobombs LeBron James by doing cartwheels in the background. I think we make too big of a deal of these things, but whatever.
- Shaq takes a tumble... I would say Shaquille O'Neal has gotten a bit better this season on television, and he runs suicides during a halftime break leading to a tumble. (H/T @cjzero)
-Rudy Gay is banning stat sheets in the locker room because that will help you from creating a brick house when he's on the basketball court.
Trading Places
Our first NBA trade of the season featured Derrick Williams, a former number two overall pick, getting dealt from Minnesota Timberwolves to Sacremento Kings for Luc Richard Mbah Moute. Williams is probably now considered a bust even if he is only 22 years old. He will definitely get his shot in Sac-Town. The Prince will help out Minnesota's defense and give them a bit on offense.
Charlie.
San Antonio Spurs - Does anyone realize this team is 13-1 to start the season? ANYONE?!?! There is no talk about San Antonio's hot start. I do not care if they are a boring team; 13 of their first 14 games being wins is pretty special. They have won their last three games by more than 15 points, and putting up points in the process. They have scored over 100 points in nine games this season. They are also do it on the defense end holding opponents to only 90 points a game. Their eleven game winning streak will be on the line tonight as they head to Oklahoma City.
Team of the Weak
New York Knicks - Oh no. It is not good in the Concrete Jungle. We wondered a couple weeks ago whether Tyson Chandler's injury will affect New York and it clearly has in a major way. New York has dropped six straight and it does not get any easier for New York playing Los Angeles Clippers and Denver in the next two games. Carmelo Anthony is averaging a double-double for the season doing as much as he can, but it is not enough. Looking at Melo, he might have one of the quietest strong starts to the season. Head coach Mike Woodson had to come out yesterday and say he did not lose the locker room. That's not good.
SnoTap Medical Injury Report
Bradley Beal to miss two weeks - Last year, Bradley Beal missed the end of the season with a stress injury that cost him some time. He has a similar injury at a different spot of his leg, and he is deciding not to play through it. Beal's comments make it seem like he could if he wants to, but they are just going to wait on it. Hopefully, Beal is only out for two weeks and not any more time. With how Wall is playing right now, Wizards could make a push here in a weak Eastern Conference.
This Week in GIFs, Vines, Instagrams, Videos, Links, Pictures and anything else
- Let's start with the picture leading the program. Ricky Rubio showed up for Selena Gomez's concert last week looking like a complete scrub. I know Rubio does not need my advice, but clean it up dude. Rubio looks like he is lounging around on a Saturday afternoon.
-Dwyane Wade photobombs LeBron James by doing cartwheels in the background. I think we make too big of a deal of these things, but whatever.
- Shaq takes a tumble... I would say Shaquille O'Neal has gotten a bit better this season on television, and he runs suicides during a halftime break leading to a tumble. (H/T @cjzero)
-Rudy Gay is banning stat sheets in the locker room because that will help you from creating a brick house when he's on the basketball court.
Trading Places
Our first NBA trade of the season featured Derrick Williams, a former number two overall pick, getting dealt from Minnesota Timberwolves to Sacremento Kings for Luc Richard Mbah Moute. Williams is probably now considered a bust even if he is only 22 years old. He will definitely get his shot in Sac-Town. The Prince will help out Minnesota's defense and give them a bit on offense.
Charlie.
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